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Dance Performance I
Course: DAN150

First Term: 2016 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   2.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the rehearsal/performance process used in professional settings. (I)
2. Describe the performers responsibilities in a professional setting. (II)
3. Demonstrate performance skills. (I)
4. Learn, retain, and perform choreography for a dance concert. (I)
5. Analyze performance. (II)
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. The Rehearsal/Performance Process
   A. Casting
   B. Scheduling
   C. Preliminary rehearsals
   D. Technical rehearsals
   E. Dress rehearsals
   F. Performance
II. Responsibilities of a Performer
   A. During rehearsal
      1. Attendance
      2. Attitude
      3. Practice
      4. Teamwork
   B. Performance
      1. Call
      2. Preparation
      3. Mental focus
      4. Projection
      5. Presenting a professional image before and behind the curtain
      6. Strike

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 22, 2016

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.