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Improvisation
Course: DAN164

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


Description: An introduction to and an exploration of basic improvisational dance skills.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Respond to a given stimulus with an improvised movement. (I)
2. Differentiate between arbitrary and honest responses to stimulus. (II)
3. Respond honestly not arbitrarily to stimulus. (II)
4. Improvise as a soloist or group member. (III)
5. Demonstrate intelligence and clarity in shaping of improvisational material. (III)
6. Demonstrate the use of phrasing and its impact on improvisation. (III, IV)
7. Demonstrate the effect of motivational sources on improvisation. (IV)
8. Focus attention and keep with direction of improvisation. (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. Responding to Stimuli
   A. Basic elements of dance
   B. Abstractions from everyday life
II. Differentiating Between Arbitrary and Honest Responses
   A. Arbitrary
   B. Honest
   C. Learning to illicit honest responses
III. Material Development
   A. As a soloist
   B. As a member of a group
IV. Connecting with Internal Motivational Sources
   A. Emotion
   B. Intellect
   C. Intuition
   D. Kinesthesia
V. Keeping Attention Focused and Directed
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 22, 2016

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