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UPPER DIVISION PHYSICAL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE ARTS
GRADES 11-12
(1st and 2nd Semester)
No Prerequisite

 
COURSE OVERVIEW: 
This course provides students with an introduction to dance movement. Dance education provides the learner with experiences in dancing, dance making (creating dance), and dance appreciation (responding to dance). Dance is the resource for developing creative experiences, kinesthetic awareness, and aesthetic understanding. It promotes the development of a positive self-image and body mastery and is a means of self-expression. Dance deepens one's understanding of other art forms, offers unique interpretations of history and cultures, and promotes good health through aerobic fitness.  In alignment with Illinois Learning Standards, dance arts presents knowledge and skills to enhance physical development and health.  Dance Arts also addresses the language of the fine arts, expressive qualities, and how this enhances the quality of life.  Dance attire is required for this class.


UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:

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Body Awareness/Cardio-vascular and Strength Fitness

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Introduction to Ballet Technique

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Jazz/Modern Technique

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Tap/Hip Hop Technique
 

STUDENT OUTCOMES:
bulletAcquaint students with the structure of, and relationships among the systems of the body - nervous, muscular, and skeletal; how these interrelationships effect movement. (23.A, 26.B)
bulletApply knowledge of kinesiology and biomechanics. (19.B, 20.A, 26)
bulletIdentify types and characteristics of compositional forms. (19.B, 20.A, 26)
bulletUnderstand devices and structures used in choreography. (19.B)
bulletApply choreographic principles to solo and ensemble work. (19.A, 20.B)
bulletUnderstand use of fitness assessment and application toward personal goals. (20.B, 20.C)
 

MAJOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES: 
bulletProper dance attire required for class.
bulletAnalyze how the body moves and what is happening – kinesthetic awareness.
bulletIdentify elements of a dance and the skills needed to perform a specific dance.
bulletParticipate in class choreography; individually and in small groups.
bulletExecute defined movement with efficiency, correct alignment, and clear intent.
bulletAttend a dance class offered within their community and write up a critique of the class and instructor.
bulletComplete pre and post fitness assessments.
bulletPresent a cultural dance perspective.
bulletMake connections dance and healthful living.
bulletEnter personal data into personalized electronic portfolio.
bulletWrite personal fitness plan during designated semester.
 

ADOPTED TEXT OR PRINCIPAL MATERIALS USED: 

bulletCalais – Germain. Anatomy of Movement. Seattle: Eastland Press.
bulletCohan, Robert. The Dance Workshop. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc.
bulletFeldman, Anita. Inside Tap. Pennington, New Jersey: Princeton Books Co.
bulletFranklin. Dance Imagery. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
bulletKirstein, Stuart, Dyer. The Classic Ballet. New York: Alfred A. Kropf.
bulletLockhart, Aileene. Modern Dance Building and Teaching Lessons. Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C.Brown Co.
bulletMinton. Choreography. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
bulletSherbon, Elizabeth. On The Count of One. Pennington, New Jersey: a Cappella Books.
bulletTutterow, Gayle. The Encyclopedia of Tap. Largo, Florida.
bulletVoight, Karen. Precision Training for Body and Mind. New York: Hyperion.

Periodicals:
           Dance Magazine, New York: Dance Magazine, Inc.
           Dance Teacher Now, New York.

 

Rev. (04/28/05) 

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