DANC107 Freshman Seminar in Dance
Department of Arts and Communication: Dance
- I. Course Number and Title
- DANC107 Freshman Seminar in Dance
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introductory seminar to understanding dance as a career, dance performance techniques, and dance improvisation. The class explores improvisation, participating in a rehearsal process, basic elements of dance, injury prevention, and dance professions. The class demonstrates how to make a career in the dance field.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- describe dance and its relevance through a technical, somatic, and historical lens;
- describe professions available in the field of dance;
- recognize the importance of injury prevention and how to actively apply the practices of self-care, as well as communicate about it to other dancers;
- analyze a dance related topic of interest and demonstrate individual/group presentation skills;
- demonstrate critical and reflective thinking in relation to improvisational dance studies; and
- describe the steps necessary for starting a dance studio or performance company.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to dance and its relevance through a technical, somatic, and historical lens.
- Introduction to career opportunities.
- Somatic practices, that focus on injury prevention and self-care.
- Introduction to different dance topics including theatrical elements and performance production.
- Introduction to movement research demonstrating critical and reflective thinking.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Written assignments: Career research paper. Each student researches a career in dance throughout the semester and completes a research paper.
- Performance assessment: Students develop a 5-minute improvisation movement project. Students collaborate with students in the class and present at the end of the semester. This is assessed through a rubric focusing on project guidelines and execution of techniques being learned
- Worksheets: Students assess their knowledge of injury prevention through worksheets focusing on safe ways to prevent injuries in dancers.
- Group Discussions: Students participate in group discussion based upon the material/ readings due that week. This assesses the student's ability to clearly speak about dance in relation to technique, improvisation, and professional aspirations.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 6/1/2020; Revision 6/1/22; Revision 10/5/22