COURSE OUTLINE DANC-172 Beginning Modern Dance Technique II 2 Credits HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Description This course is a continuation of DANC-171 and provides a reinforcement of the fundamentals of modern dance techniques with emphasis on placement and alignment of the body and other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a sound technical foundation. This course provides further development of knowledge, skills, abilities and appreciation through daily practice, and vocabulary of modern dance. Students at this level must be competent at the Introductory level and ready to perform longer and more complex movement sequences. Prerequisite: DANC-171. (3 hours weekly) Overall Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Alignment: (at a Beginning level) a. Describe correct body alignment as it applies to modern dance techniques b. Analyze correct body alignment as it applies to modern dance techniques c. Demonstrate correct body alignment as it applies to modern dance techniques 2. Anatomy/Kinesiology: (at a Beginning level) a. Identify basic anatomical landmarks (bony and soft tissue) and major muscle groups b. Define the actions of major muscle groups and joints c. Apply and Demonstrate an awareness of experiential anatomy and kinesiology to dance movements 3. Musicality: (at a Beginning level) a. Identify musical structures most used in modern dance b. Classify modern dance movements according to musical commonalities c. Perform modern dance movements with sensitivity to musical structure 4. Synthesis and Evaluation: (at a Beginning level) a. Recognize body alignment and movement as pertaining to the various modern dance aesthetics in self and others b. Use one’s own awareness in order to self-evaluate and self-correct c. Measure one’s own progress through a written self-assessment 5. Connection: (at a Beginning level) a. Explain how the values of modern dance are reflected in daily practice b. Interpret historical context and aesthetic values in a written analysis of a live, professional modern dance performance c. Relate one’s own connection to the tradition of modern dance in a written self-assessment 6. Performance: (at a Beginning level) a. Demonstrate a physical understanding of movement principles as applied to modern dance techniques b. Demonstrate expressiveness in the performance of modern dance movements c. Perform sequences of movement with sensitivity to aspects various modern dance aestheticsMajor Topics I. Physical Practice II. Modern Dance Theory, Vocabulary, and History III. Music for Modern Dance IV. Experiential Anatomy and Kinesiology V. Analysis of Modern Dance Performance VI. Classroom Etiquette and Best Practices Course Requirements Specific assignments and procedures for evaluating student performance in this course will be described in the individual class syllabus, but should include the following: 1. Attendance and Daily Active Participation in Individual/ Group Activities and Discussion 2. Practical Evaluation(s) 3. Written Evaluation(s) 4. Written Self-Assessment(s) 5. Oral Presentation and Practical Demonstration(s) 6. Attendance at Live, Professional, Modern Dance Performance(s) 7. Written Analysis Paper on Performance(s) Other Course Information This course serves as an Arts & Sciences, Arts and Humanities elective. Participation is required to master course