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Subject: Dance Syllabus 6 |
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1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Performance consists of three areas of study. Firstly, there is
the knowledge, understanding and skills that physically prepare the
body for dance. The second area in the study of Performance relates
to the knowledge, understanding and skills in which this physical
preparation is applied to dance performance in the context of safe
dance practice. The third area consists of the knowledge, understanding
and skills of technique and performance applied to a "Dance".
The Dance Stage 6 Syllabus employs a generic training described as
Dance Technique, based on the fundamentals of classical ballet and
modern dance techniques, safe dance practice and anatomical principles
of movement. Students also develop a working knowledge of the systems
of the body as they relate to the dancer, and the common causes, prevention
and care of dance injury
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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P1.1 understands dance as the performance and communication of ideas
through movement and in written and oral form
P1.2 understands the use of dance terminology relevant to the study
of dance as an artform
P1.3 develops the skills of dance through performing, composing and
appreciating dance
P1.4 values the diversity of dance as an artform and its inherent
expressive qualities
P2.1 identifies the physiology of the human body as it is relevant
to the dancer P2.2 identifies the body"s capabilities and limitations
P2.3 recognizes the importance of the application of safe dance practice
P2.4 demonstrates appropriate skeletal alignment, body-part articulation,
strength, flexibility, agility and coordination
P2.5 performs combinations, phrases and sequences with due consideration
of safe dance practices
P2.6 values self-discipline, commitment and consistency in technical
skills and performance.
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4. Objectives-
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Students learn about:
- anatomical structure in relation to execution
- - performing complex sequences relative to:
- anatomical structure
- strength
- endurance
- coordination
- consistency in kinesthetic awareness
- developing consistency of interpretation
- developing strength, endurance and coordination related to the "Dance".
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5. Materials and Aids-
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studio
Computer
Television and DVD player |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Dance Technique
2.Dance Technique applied to Dance performance
3.The Core Performance dance |
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B. Development-
1.Dance Technique
1. Body skills
- body awareness
- principles of alignment/body placement
- body articulation
- axial movement
- locomotor movement
- turns
- falls
- balance
- control
- elevation
- kinesthetic awareness.
2. Sequencing (locomotor and non-locomotor)
- combinations, phrases and sequences
- temporal variations
- dynamic variations.
3. Safe dance practice
- warm-up/cool-down
- stretching
- - alignment
- body awareness
- body limitations
- - causes, prevention and treatment of injury
- – environmental
- body maintenance.
4. Variety of structures/components of a dance class which may include
- floor work, barre work, center work, moving in space, jumps and
aerial work.
2.Dance Technique applied to Dance Performance
The study of Dance Technique is not an end in itself, but a means
to allow the student the freedom to perform dance to the fullest extent
Students learn about:
1. Elements of dance as they relate to performance
- space
- level
- direction
- pathways/floor patterns
- spatial relationships
- dimension
- shape
- Time
o Accent
o Rhythm
o Meter
o Phrasing
o Duration
o Tempo
o Momentum
o Stillness
- Dynamics
o Release of energy
o Weight/force
2. Performance quality
- Control/variation of dynamics
- Quality of line
- Projection
- Kinesthetic awareness
3. Interpretation
- Application of Dance Technique to performance of a dance
The performer uses all these aspects of dance performance to realize
the content/intent of the dance.
3.The Core Performance Dance
The "Dance" is prepared as an outgrowth of classwork under
the guidance of the teacher. The "Dance" should be considered
to be a coherent organization of technical sequences, phrases and
sections that contribute to the overall unity of the "Dance",
but need not be driven by thematic considerations.
Students learn about:
- anatomical structure in relation to execution
- - performing complex sequences relative to:
- anatomical structure
- strength
- endurance
- coordination
- consistency in kinesthetic awareness
- developing consistency of interpretation
- developing strength, endurance and coordination related to the "Dance".
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