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DAN 125
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Title: | History of Dance I: GT-AH1 |
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Long Title: | History of Dance I: GT-AH1 |
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Course Description: | Introduces the history of dance as a theatre or performing art. Examines dance from Classical Greece through the Renaissance, including court and classical ballet to modern dance with African and Caribbean influences.~~This course is one fo the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer Courses. GT-AH1. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Discuss the creative process.
2. Define art as it applies to performance.
3. Describe the basic elements of dance.
4. Describe the styles of dance popular in Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, 17th through 19th century France and Russia.
5. Discuss the key figures in Western European dance from 19th century to the present.
6. Explain the relationship of dance styles to the cultural period when they were popular.
7. Demonstrate a knowledge of dance terminology.
8. Discuss the importance of bodily alignment.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between specific movements and anatomical parts.
10. Demonstrate proper balance and coordination.
11. Demonstrate the ability to dance to several different rhythms.
12. Discuss the relationship between music and dance.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Dance as Art
A. Creative Process
B. Elements, Values, Historical Content
II. History of Dance
A. Stages of Dance
B. Cultural Influences
III. Language of Dance and Principles of Movement
A. Dance Terminology
B. Anatomy and Movement
IV. Relationship of Dance to Music
A. Define the Basic Elements of Music
B. Various Rhythms
C. Influence of Music on Dance
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