Description:

This course emphasizes the movement between positions rather than the picture-perfect poses of ballet and other dance styles. Moving through space off of and onto the floor, breathing and moving improvisationally will be explored. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $12 to $40.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of belly breathing while: a) horizontal, b) vertical, c) motionless, d) moving slowly, and e) moving quickly.
2. Identify her/his leading center as well as that of others.
3. Demonstrate proper body alignment while lying, sitting, standing, and moving.
4. Demonstrate the movement concepts of modern dance.
5. List and describe the key terminology for modern dance.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Breathing methods
   A. Locate the individuals belly.
   B. Demonstrate vertical breathing.
   C. Demonstrate the slowing of breathing and increasing lung capacity
technique.
   D. Demonstrate breathing while motionless.
   E. Demonstrate breathing while in the horizontal position.
   F. Demonstrate breathing while moving slowly.
   G. Demonstrate breathing while moving quickly.
   H. Demonstrate breathing as the individual initiates movement.
   I. Demonstrate breathing during difficult movements.
   J. Describe the breathing technique for, “When in Doubt”.
	
II. The body’s leading center
   A. Discuss and explain the individuals “leading center” and the
relationship with the head.
   B. Discuss and explain the individuals “leading center” and the
relationship with the heart.
   C. Discuss and explain the individuals “leading center” and the
relationship with the belly.
	
III. Basic body alignment
   A. Realign the head over heart.
   B. Realign the heart over the belly
   C. Demonstrate the basic fundamentals of the “turnout”.

IV. Movement concepts
   A. Differentiate and describe the opposition of the following: leg/hip,
arm/shoulder, down/up
   B. Describe “resistance” in relationship to movement concepts.
   C. Describe “internal/external” movement in relationship to
movement concepts.
   D. Describe the “standing leg/working leg” movement technique.
   E. Describe the “standing side/working leg” movement 

V. Basic vocabulary   
VList and explain the terminology for the activity of modern dance.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class Physical demonstration of competencies   40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                              20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                   20-30% of grade
Projects                                           0-10% of grade
   Total:                                           100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.