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May 15, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]
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DAN 101 - Introduction to Dance
Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.
An introduction to the study of dance as an art form and its relation to other art forms. Discover how the cultural and historical aspects of dance relate to key pioneers of the field. Movement classes will include fundamentals of movement, elements of rhythm and spatial awareness, simple composition, and improvisational dance studies.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of dance history, including important figures, different styles of dance, and the cultural roles dance has played;
- demonstrate basic elements of dance;
- define dance vocabulary;
- demonstrate spatial awareness of one’s body and other bodies;
- demonstrate musical awareness of rhythm and tempo;
- demonstrate knowledge of aesthetics as it relates to dance;
- demonstrate creative and critical thinking through dance practice;
- analyze and share own perspectives through writing, speaking and choreography;
- critically reflect on others’ work though writing and discussion;
- solve creative problems individually and with a group;
- work collaboratively with others.
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