Course Description
Study of the body and movement as relevant to dance. Emphasis on anatomical and kinesiological principles, alignment, body issues, prevention and care of injuries. Prerequisite: Dance Major with junior or senior status.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify selected anatomical structures, which have particular relevance to dance.
- Articulate selected kinesiological principles, which are directly applicable to dance.
- Describe anatomical principles in relation to the body in motion.
- Describe and articulate somatic theory related to body experience and movement.
- Describe and apply holistic health practices as relevant to the dancer.
- Analyze selected dance movements and movement patterns with application to learning and teaching.
- Express how an awareness of body issues is relevant to dancer health and well-being.
- Demonstrate an increased awareness of body and alignment principles in dance technique and performance.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Reading and Write Reflection | 18% |
| Bones & muscles Quiz | 15% |
| Create a warm-up | 10% |
| Final Reflection | 10% |
| Sharing activity in a small group | 10% |
| Draft of Midterm and Final Projects | 5% |
| Interview classmate and adapt my warm-up | 5% |
| Read TWO articles, Write Reflections, cite. | 5% |
| View TWO videos, Write Reflections, cite. | 5% |
| Somatic Activities and Reflections | 3% |
| Label and Identify Anatomy | 2.5% |
| Personal Goal Setting | 1% |
| Write Reflection Heart-rate worksheet* | 0.5% |
| Participation, Attitude, Growth | 10% |
Grades follow the University grading scale.
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Blevins, Peta , Shona Erskine, Luke Hopper and Gene Moyle. (2020). Finding Your Balance, Journal of Dance Education, 20:1, 12-22.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.