Southwest Virginia Community College: Cultural Perspectives of Dance: [Cultural Topic]

Cultural Perspectives of Dance: [Cultural Topic] - DAN 156 at Southwest Virginia Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/swcc/courses/DAN156-CulturalPerspectivesofDanceCulturalTopic

Effective: 2022-05-01

Course Description

Explores the cultural aspect and study of dance technique under tribal and social origins through an introduction to basic elements, forms, and styles of dance across different cultures around the world. Includes skills such as self-expression, dance routines, oral communication, and written communication, surrounding themes studied in the course.

Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

2 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

DAN 156 provides opportunities for students to actively participate in the study of multiple dance genres, such as African, Indian, and Chinese, derived from cultures around the world. Students will continue to learn movement vocabulary specific to certain genres.

Course Objectives

Critical Thinking

Identify and explain how elements of dance genres and themes from around the world (movement sequences, proper execution, and musicality) contribute to personal growth

Development and Cultural Significance of Dance

Identify and explain the origin and history of genres, themes, and cultural significance of dance from around the world
Identify how learning and executing diverse dance genres and themes from around the world may increase technical and artistic versatility
Identify and execute specific technical and artistic corrections given throughout the course

Communication

Effectively communicate dance terminology through written and oral communication

Building Blocks of World and Cultural Dance

Improve knowledge and execution of dance technique from various cultures
Demonstrate useful anatomical principles as they pertain to efficient dance movement, injury prevention, and artistic quality
Develop physical stamina, strength, and flexibility
Demonstrate intermediate rhythm structures and patterns
Expand spatial patterns

Artistry and Musicality

Improve coordination, articulation, and musicality
Expand artistic expression through the development of performance skills

Major Topics to be Included

Building Blocks of World and Cultural Dance
Artistry and Musicality

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