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Classes in Dance

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Learning Outcome

 

Assessment
DNCE100 - Dance History and Appreciation SLO 1Assess the value of choreographic works based on their historical significance, originality and craftsmanship. 

 

These outcomes will be assessed by internally developed examination.

DNCE100 - Dance History and Appreciation SLO 2Justify personal aesthetic choices for evaluating dance works.These outcomes will be assessed by internally developed examination.​​
DNCE100 - Dance History and Appreciation SLO 3​​​​​​

Correlate choreographic meaning to current personal, social, and political issues.These outcomes will be assessed by internally developed examination.​

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DNCE106A - Modern Dance Fundamentals SLO 1Execute basic modern dance movements with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control, and coordination as exhibited in in-class practice and performance exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in class demonstrations or public performances.

DNCE106A - Modern Dance Fundamentals SLO 2Experiment on movement possibilities and construct short dance sequences through the improvisation and composition studies developed in class.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE106A - Modern Dance Fundamentals SLO 3Evaluate dance pieces in light of their socio-cultural background, choreographic intent, and personal interpretation as evidenced by a well-substantiated written critique of a professional dance performance.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE106A - Modern Dance Fundamentals SLO 4Identify and describe modern dance terminology, movements and concepts on written and oral exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE106B - Intermediate Modern Dance SLO 1Execute modern dance movements with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control, and coordination as exhibited in in-class practice and performance exams.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE106B - Intermediate Modern Dance SLO 2Assess suitability of movements and choreographic techniques in communicating their idea as they create short dance compositions that effectively use time space and energy.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE106B - Intermediate Modern Dance SLO 3Evaluate dance pieces in light of their socio-cultural background, choreographic intent, and personal interpretation as evidenced by a well-substantiated written critique of a professional dance performance.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE106B - Intermediate Modern Dance SLO 4Identify and describe modern dance terminology, movements and concepts on written and oral exams.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE108A - Ballet Fundamentals SLO 1Critically analyze the exercises with regard to physiological awareness in turns.Classroom execution of chaines and outward pirouettes at the beginning and end of the semester, notating scores between 1 and 10, 10 being excellent.
DNCE108A - Ballet Fundamentals SLO 2Communicate knowledgeably the general order of exercises of the ballet technique class.Create a list of exercises generally performed at the barre and in the center for students. The French ballet terms will be listed out of order and the students must place them in the proper order. The list will be included in the assessment evaluation exam given at the beginning and end of the semester.
DNCE108A - Ballet Fundamentals SLO 3Reflectively apply the physiological concepts of spatial awareness, balance and breath to ballet technique.An evaluation exam was given at the beginning and end of the semester.  Students performed a penche in 1 st arabesque to the right and left. Levels of spatial awareness, balance and alignment were recorded as numbers from 1 to 10, “10" representing superior performance.
DNCE108A - Ballet Fundamentals SLO 4Reflectively apply concepts of erect posture and alignment at the barre and in the center of the ballet studio.An evaluation exam was given at the beginning and end of the semester.  The two evaluations were then compared to each other.
DNCE108B - Intermediate Ballet SLO 1Critically analyze the exercises with regard to physiological awareness in turns.Classroom execution of chaines and outward pirouettes at the beginning and end of the semester, notating scores between 1 and 10, 10 being excellent.
DNCE108B - Intermediate Ballet SLO 2Communicate knowledgeably the general order of exercises of the ballet technique class.Create a list of exercises generally performed at the barre and in the center for students. The French ballet terms will be listed out of order and the students must place them in the proper order. The list will be included in the assessment evaluation exam given at the beginning and end of the semester.​​
DNCE108B - Intermediate Ballet SLO 3Reflectively apply the physiological concepts of spatial awareness, balance and breath to ballet technique.An evaluation exam was given at the beginning and end of the semester.  Students performed a penche in 1 st arabesque to the right and left. Levels of spatial awareness, balance and alignment were recorded as numbers from 1 to 10, “10" representing superior performance.
DNCE108B - Intermediate Ballet SLO 4Reflectively apply concepts of erect posture and alignment at the barre and in the center of the ballet studio.An evaluation exam was given at the beginning and end of the semester.  The two evaluations were then compared to each other.​
DNCE115A - Tap Dance Fundamentals SLO 1Choreograph 8 counts of eight using at least six rudiments in a variety of ways.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE115A - Tap Dance Fundamentals SLO 2Arrange choreographies using Merce Cunningham's method of “Chance choreography"The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE115A - Tap Dance Fundamentals SLO 3Incorporate choreography into different pieces of music.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.​
DNCE115B - Intermediate Tap Dance SLO 1Choreograph 8 counts of eight using at least six rudiments in a variety of ways.The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE115B - Intermediate Tap Dance SLO 2Arrange choreographies using Merce Cunningham's method of “Chance choreography"The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.
DNCE115B - Intermediate Tap Dance SLO 3Incorporate choreography into different pieces of music (all are 4/4 meter).The outcomes will be assessed on the results of public performances presented.​
DNCE119A - Jazz Dance Fundamentals SLO 1Execute jazz dance movements with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control and coordination.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE119A - Jazz Dance Fundamentals SLO 2Experiment on movement possibilities and construct dance phrases.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE119B - Intermediate Jazz Dance SLO 1Choreograph 8 counts of eight using at least six skills, jazz walks, pirouettes, chene and pique turns, kicks, jumps and leaps, utilizing space and rhythm.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE119B - Intermediate Jazz Dance SLO 2Arrange choreographies using Merce Cunningham's method of “Chance choreography"These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE119B - Intermediate Jazz Dance SLO 3Incorporate choreography into different pieces of musicThese outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.​

DNCE204A - Dance Production

SLO 1

Listen, speak, use problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills to interpret, adapt, and analyze choreography. These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.

DNCE204A - Dance Production

SLO 2

Use cultural dance forms and work in social groups demonstrating their ability to compose, perform, and interact with community. These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE204B - Dance Production SLO1Listen, speak, use problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills to interpret, adapt, and analyze choreography at an intermediate level. These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.​
DNCE204B - Dance Production SLO1Use cultural dance forms and work in social groups demonstrating their ability to compose, perform, and interact with community. These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE205 - Performance Ensemble SLO 1Demonstrate knowledge of the artistic, rehearsal, and performance practices commonly associated with a wide range of intermediate to advanced level of difficulty in multiple dance styles. These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE205 - Performance Ensemble SLO 1Demonstrate an understanding of the expected performance ensemble goals and commitments.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE250A - Hip Hop Dance I
SLO 1		Execute basic hip-hop dance movements with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control, and coordination as exhibited in in-class practice and performance exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE250A - Hip Hop Dance I
SLO 2		Identify and describe hip-hop dance terminology, movements, and concepts on written and oral exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE250A - Hip Hop Dance I
SLO 3		Evaluate dance pieces in light of their socio-cultural background, choreographic intent, and personal interpretation as evidenced by a well-substantiated written critique of a professional dance performance.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.

DNCE250B - Hip-Hop Dance II

SLO1

Execute intermediate hip-hop dance movements with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control, and coordination as exhibited in in-class practice and performance exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.

DNCE250B - Hip-Hop Dance II

SLO2

Evaluate dance pieces with a more sophisticated lens in light of their socio-cultural background, choreographic intent, and personal interpretation as evidenced by a well-substantiated written critique of a professional dance performance.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.

DNCE250B - Hip-Hop Dance II

SLO3

Incorporate Hip-Hop choreography using various pieces of music.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.​
DNCE251 - Hip Hop Dance III
SLO 1		Execute hip-hop dance movements at an advanced level with improved flexibility, posture, strength, control, and coordination as exhibited in in-class practice and performance exams.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE251 - Hip Hop Dance III
SLO 2		Evaluate dance pieces with a holistic approach in light of their socio-cultural background, choreographic intent, and personal interpretation as evidenced by a well-substantiated written critique of a professional dance performance.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.
DNCE251 - Hip Hop Dance III
SLO 3		Incorporate advanced Hip-Hop choreography using various pieces of music, movements, and styles. Explore a dance fusion approach using unconventional and traditional methods to produce Hip-Hop choreography for different environments.These outcomes will be assessed by the results of in-class demonstrations or public performances.​