Course Description
Further development of technical skills in contemporary dance, including increased movement capabilities, rhythmic accuracy, and spatial relationships, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance. Prerequisite: Department placement at this level; ineligible students will be withdrawn; enrollment priority given to dance majors; Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of simple and complex concepts of contemporary dance and their relationship to dance practice.
- Apply corrections, feedback, and critical thinking to analyze and refine creative work in contemporary dance.
- Respond to improvisational and choreographic prompts with confidence, artistry, and engagement.
- Communicate about dance through critique, reflection, discussion, and presentation using discipline-specific vocabulary.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Class Attendance & Participation | 70% |
| Individual Process Work & Documentation | 10% |
| Critique Participation & In-Class Applications | 10% |
| Outside-Class Critique & Written Reflection | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 73-76 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 67-69 | D+ |
| 63-66 | D |
| 60-62 | D- |
| Below 60 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and active participation are essential components of the course and account for 70% of the final grade. Students are expected to engage fully in studio activities, discussions, and creative investigations.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.