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Rhythmic Theory for Dance I
Course: DAN221

First Term: 1998 Fall
 Lecture   2 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   2.7 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Exploration of the ways in which music, time, pitch, and energy work with the art of dance. Emphasis on reading and writing music notation and performing movement that correlates to the notation and vice versa



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the concept of time as it relates to music and dance. (I)
2. Define the connection between pitch and space as they relate to music and dance. (I)
3. Define the use of energy as it relates to music and dance. (I)
4. Define time signature and explain its use in rhythmic notation. (II)
5. Define meter and rhythm and describe their use in rhythmic notation. (II)
6. Illustrate the relative value of notes used in rhythmic notation. (II)
7. Describe a musical staff and its use in rhythmic notation. (II)
8. Read a simple rhythmic score and translate the rhythms into movement. (II)
9. Observe a simple movement pattern and translate it into a rhythmic score. (II)
10. Create a simple solo choreography and score to accompany. (III)
11. Perform the score as the choreography is being performed. (III)
12. Critique the effectiveness of the score for the choreography. (III)
13. Critique the performance of the score for rhythmic clarity. (III)
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. Basic Concepts of Music and Dance
   A. Time
   B. Space and Pitch
   C. Energy
II. Building Notation Skills
   A. Measuring time
      1. Measure
      2. Time signature
      3. Meter
      4. Note value
   B. Rhythm
      1. Definition
      2. Devices
   C. Writing rhythms
      1. Simple
      2. With pitch
   D. Moving rhythms
      1. Simple
      2. With pitch-space connection
   E. Observing and writing rhythms
III. Utilizing, Analyzing, and Critiquing Skills
   A. Final project
   B. Final score
   C. Effectiveness of work as performed
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  2/24/1998

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