STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe and classify modern dance as an art form.

 II.     Identify definitions of modern dance.

 III.    Classify artistic elements of modern dance.

 IV.     Assess relationship between dance and stage movement.

 V.      Analyze and evaluate dance as communication.  

 VI.     Examine dance as non-verbal communication.

 VII.    Compare and contrast dance and stage movement.

 VIII.   Understand symbols in physical expression.

 IX.     Analyze and evaluate the historical and societal influences of dance.

 X       Understand the historical development of dance.

 XI.     Acquire a vocabulary of dance terms.

 XII.    Understand early forms of stage movements.

 XIII.   Apply concepts in physical expression.

 XIV.    Analyze, assess and practice application of dance techniques in stage movement and physical communication.

 XV.     Develop locomotive movements for artistic and creative expression.

 XVI.    Apply an awareness and understanding of how to move the body safely and expressively.

 XVII.   Increase short and long term kinesthetic memory.

 XVIII.  Develop characterization skills through dance and improvisation techniques.

 XIX.    Understand and apply concepts of dance and stage movements in communicating abstractions and symbols.

 XX      Analyze and apply choreographic elements in dance and stage movements.

 XXI.    Discuss and practice creative expression of choreographic elements in creating a movement pattern.

 XXII.   Craft a movement pattern that utilizes repetition and staging as choreographic tools.

 XXIII.  Compose a movement pattern utilizing elements of dramatic expression.

 XXIV.   Create and perform movement compositions that incorporate concepts presented above.

 XXV.    Prepare for performance utilizing rehearsal and warm-up techniques.

 XXVI.   Participate in frequent feedback sessions and apply ideas in performance.

 XXVII.  Demonstrate conscious technical, creative, and qualitative choices in performance.

 XXVIII. Analyze and apply understanding of audiences¿ role in live performance.

 XXIX.   Analyze and evaluate performance experience.

 XXX     Assess self-performance within context of production.

 XXXI.   Assess skills developed, areas of improvement, and future applications.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Historical Development of Dance and Stage Movement

         A.      The earliest forms of physical expression

         B.      Relationship to performing arts.

 II.     Movement as Non-verbal Expression

         A.      Basic Concepts

         B.      Nonverbal communication and symbols

         C.      Nonverbal communication as a means of abstract expression

         D.      Kinesthetic expression

 III.    Choreographic Elements

         A.      Movement symbology

         B.      Locomotive development

         C.      Creative physical expression

         D.      Composition techniques

 IV.     Performance Preparation

         A.      Rehearsal techniques

         B.      Feedback sessions - application of ideas

         C.      Elements of theatre production

 V.      Performance and Evaluation

         A.      Final preparation

         B.      Performance

         C.      Evaluation and future application