Modern IV
David Parsons Dance Company (this is my friend Julie)
Course Description
This course will focus on student’s expanding and elaborating on the understanding of modern dance movement material and modern dance terminology through complex and challenging movement combinations and stylized choreography. Technical ability, individual expression, connectivity, and performance quality are emphasized. Students will continue to pursue the fundamental principles of alignment, dynamics, rhythmic phrasing and improvisation. Additionally students will apply basic anatomy and kinesiology to their technique training.
This course will focus on student’s expanding and elaborating on the understanding of modern dance movement material and modern dance terminology through complex and challenging movement combinations and stylized choreography. Technical ability, individual expression, connectivity, and performance quality are emphasized. Students will continue to pursue the fundamental principles of alignment, dynamics, rhythmic phrasing and improvisation. Additionally students will apply basic anatomy and kinesiology to their technique training.
Syllabus: Download and refer to class syllabus & pacing guide for specific class supplies and content.
|
|
Participation: Students receive weekly participation grades. Download the Participation Rubric.
|
|
Make-up Assignments: If a student is absent from class they can complete a make-up assignment to earn participation points. Choose an article from the NY Times Dance section and write a one page summary of the article concluding with a paragraph about what you learned and how it applies to your dance education. Use the link to NY Times website. Must submit through the form below using the Make-Up Assignment Fact Sheet.
|
|
Technique Class Assessment: Students are evaluated twice a quarter on their technical ability. The first evaluation is just before mid-term and then the second re-evaluation occurs before the end of the marking period resulting in one Technique Assessment Grade per quarter.
*Please note this is different than the Departmental Dance Assessments. Movement Exams: Students will be evaluated on set sequences they have been working on in class. |
|
Assignments:
Weekly Assignment:
Journal Entries are due by 7:00 am Monday morning from the previous week. Journals are due once a week through the "Weekly Journal Entry" tab. |
Assignment #1 - Self Assessment/Goal Setting. Fill out the form provided in the link "1st Quarter Goals". Remember to focus on goals that are attainable in a 9-week period.
Due Friday, August 14th |
Assignment #2 - Self Assessment/Progress. Fill out the form provided in the link "1st Quarter Progress".
Due Friday, September 4th |
Assignment #3 - Self Assessment/Final. Fill out the form provided in the link "1st Quarter Final".
Due Monday, October 5th |
Assignment #4 - Performance Goal Setting. Fill out the form provided in the link "2nd Quarter Performance Goals". Remember to focus on goals that are attainable for the upcoming Fall Dance Concert.
Due Friday, October 23rd Assignment #5 - Performance Goals Self Assessment. Fill out the form provided in the link "2nd Quarter Final".
Due Monday, November 30th |