DANC 2906 Snow College Dance Company III
- Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
- Department: Dance
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 2
- Repeatable: Yes.
- Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Audition required.
- Corequisites: Ballet I or II or III and Modern Dance I or II or III
- Semesters Offered: TBA
- Semester Approved: Fall 2022
- Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
- End Semester: Summer 2028
- Optimum Class Size: 10
- Maximum Class Size: 15
Course Description
This course builds on the experience and knowledge gained in Snow College Dance Company II by continuing the dance practice research in a professional dance company setting. Curriculum includes lecture/demonstrations and performances for the college, community, local schools, American College Dance Association, and other performances as requested. Audition or permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.
Justification
Because dance is a performing art, it is essential that students planning a career in dance have an opportunity to perform and watch performances as part of their education. In this course dance technique and theory become the foundation rather than the focus of instruction as students work as an ensemble to rehearse and perform works that will inspire and educate the audience. It is of cultural importance to build an audience for dance among the general student body and community. This course is standard at four-year institutions throughout the state for anyone pursuing a degree in dance.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Accurately perform dances choreographed by the instructor, professional choreographers and selected students.
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of contemporary dance forms
- Demonstrate professionalism as they learn to work with a variety of choreographers and as a company in rehearsal and performance situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performance, technique, marketing, outreach and other collaborative group work.
- Produce a concert while developing skills in advertising, budgeting, poster design, costume design and repair.
Course Content
Students will learn the process of auditioning, performance, in-class rehearsal, dress and technical rehearsals, casting, scheduling and concert/company promotion. Students will learn the works of the instructor as well as professional guest artists, thereby gaining important experience in rapid comprehension, retention of material and teamwork. The importance of a performer's responsibilities will be stressed. The students will participate in the American College Dance Festival when appropriate and will also choreograph and perform at Snow College Dance concerts.Snow College Dance Company welcomes dancers of all backgrounds empowering them not only as movers, but also as dance-makers and dance producers while exposing them to a range of styles including contemporary, jazz, ballet and hip-hop.
Key Performance Indicators: Participation: students must attend and participate in every class session. 30 to 60%Group work: students will participate in student-led small group rehearsals outside of regular class time; student will also work in small groups on outreach, fundraising and marketing projects for the company 30 to 60%Performance: students will participate in all public performances. 10 to 30%Written and oral assignments: students will evaluate their experiences as dance-makers through written proposals of choreographic works; students will submit bi-weekly reports on their work; students will receive instructor feedback. 10 to 30%Representative Text and/or Supplies: Videos as found on youtube and other channels.Pedagogy Statement: Instructional Mediums: Lecture/Lab