STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Identify the value and necessity of Dance in human culture and society.

 2. Compare and analyze the relationship between the audience and the dancer.

 3. Describe the artist`s responsibilities and activities.

 4. Explore knowledge of dance through hands-on experience in different dance styles.

 5. Analyze dance as an historical form of art and ritual through writing critical essays and/or oral presentation.

 6. Develop and/or improve critical thinking and communication skills such as listening, reasoning, analysis, and criticism through the medium of dance.

 7. Utilize contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in relation to dance movement as an art form.

 8. Analyze, read, and apply written materials in exploring the relationship between music and creative movement as a form of human expression.

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

  I.  Definition of dance as a cultural and artistic form

  a. Elements of dance

  b. Relationship of dance to other art forms

  c. Roles of choreographer, dancer, audience member

 II.  Value and role of dance genres in society, history and culture

 III.  Different genres of dance/movement

  a. Performance

  b. Social

  c. Somatic

 V. Language of dance and principles of movement

  a. Dance terminology

  b. Anatomy and movement

  c. Relationship of music to dance

  d. Cultural values of movement

 VI. Reflection and critique of dance performance

  a. Movement/choreography

  b. Lighting

  c. Costuming

  d. Video