MCCCD Program Description

Dance Practicum

Course: DAN280

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate technical and performance skills at an advanced level. (I, II, III, IV) 2. Demonstrate ability to synthesize skills learned in Choreography. (I, II) 3. Manage the production of project. (I, III, IV) 4. Manage the rehearsal process in a professional manner. (I, II, III, IV) 5. Demonstrate the ability to direct and produce new work. (I, II, III, IV) 6. Demonstrate an ability to work and act constructively with critical evaluation. (II, III, V) 7. Evaluate the performance, including the successes and challenges encountered in the process. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Preparation A. Choreographing the work B. Scheduling rehearsals C. Auditioning and casting the piece D. Set production schedule 1. Costumes 2. Sets 3. Props 4. Music 5. Showing dates 6. Publicity II. Rehearsal A. Preliminary rehearsals B. First showing clean-up C. Second showing clean-up D. Final showing clean-up E. Technical rehearsal F. First dress G. Second dress III. Production A. Costume fittings B. Working sets and props C. Lighting Design D. Working music E. Flyers and posters F. Programs G. Public service spots H. Cue-to-cue I. First dress J. Final dress IV. Performance A. Group warm-up B. Centering time C. Debriefing D. Strike V. Evaluation A. Success of performance B. Success and challenges of process

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.