HUMA 266 - Core of Dance Technique

PROGRAM: Humanities
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019

Introduces concert dance techniques, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises to prepare for those techniques. Study and practice of dance technique and theory will be emphasized. Understanding, appreciation and critical analysis of concert dance will be cultivated through participation in and viewing of live performances and/or historically relevant videos. The course will require attendance and written critiques of live dance performances to offer first hand experience in the art of concert dance.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Compare and contrast concert dance to other dance mediums.
Demonstrate core dance techniques.
Demonstrate proper stretching and strengthening exercises for dance.
Discuss dance using basic dance terminology.
Participate in a live dance performance.
Attend and critique dance performances.
Analyze & discuss choreography.
Follow stage directions.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Origins of and uses of dance
Dance and technology
Basic dance technique
Costumes for dance
Concert dance as an art form
The dance audience
Elements of choreography
Recent developments in concert dance

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HUMA 266 - Core of Dance Technique