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Analyze these seven elements of dance
Assessment Strategies
through classroom discussion
through class demonstration
on a written exam
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
Criteria
you summarize these seven elements of dance (gravity, balance, gesture, posture, rhythm, and moving in space, breathing) as matches classroom lecture and handout
you identify three specific elements of dance as personally relevant to their dance training
you implement goals for using selected elements in their dance technique training
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Analyze the relationship between physical alignment and balance in dance movement
Assessment Strategies
through classroom question and answer
through class demonstration
on a written exam
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
Criteria
you use the term "postural center" appropriately
you explain the role of "postural center" in maintaining balance in dance movement
you explain the muscular and skeletal adjustments necessary to engage "postural center"
you demonstrate control over their own "postural center" while engaged in dance movement
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Implement the use of "turn-out" in technique training
Assessment Strategies
through classroom question and answer
through class demonstration
on a written exam
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
Criteria
you define the term "turn-out" in relationship to dance training
you explain the muscular and skeletal adjustments necessary to maintain movement in a "turned-out" position
you use of your own degree of "turn-out" while engaged in dance movement
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Demonstrate Jazz dance Isolations
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
on a written exam
Criteria
you explain the term "Isolation" as it relates to Jazz dance training
you demonstrate the Sundari head movements of Jazz dance isolations
you demonstrate the head rolls of Jazz dance isolations
you demonstrate the shoulder isolations of Jazz dance isolations
you demonstrate the arm/wrist/hand sequences of Jazz dance isolations
you demonstrate the ribcage sequences of Jazz dance isolations
you demonstrate the pelvis sequences of Jazz dance isolations
you generate improvisational Jazz dance isolations
you explain the "Resistance" as it relates to Jazz dance training
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Demonstrate Centre Barre work
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
on a written exam
Criteria
you demonstrate the demi in first position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the grande' plie' in first position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the demi in second position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the grande' plie' in second position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the demi fourth position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the grande' plie' in fourth position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the plie'-releve' Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the releve' Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the cambre' Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the battement tendu Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the battement tendu jete' Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the coupe' position Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the passe' Centre Barre exercise
you demonstrate the grand battement Centre Barre exercise
you explains the muscular and skeletal adjustments necessary to perform "Rounding Down"
you explain the muscular and skeletal adjustments necessary to perform "Rounding Up"
you demonstrate "Rounding Down"
you demonstrate "Rounding Up"
you demonstrate a "flatback or tabletop position"
you explain the muscular and skeletal adjustments necessary to perform a "flatback or tabletop position"
you explain the concept of "Contraction and Release"
you explain the "Principle of Opposition" as it relates to Jazz dance training
you demonstrate the "Principle of Opposition" in designated movement exercises
you demonstrate stretching sequences in the following positions: Frog Position, Fourth Position, Second Position, Supine Position, and Swastika Position
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Demonstrate Locomotor movements
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
Criteria
you demonstrate stylized Jazz walks
you demonstrate skip/hop/jump variations
you demonstrate prances
you demonstrate runs
you demonstrate grapevine movements
you demonstrate chasse' Locomotor movements
you demonstrate triplets Locomotor movements
you demonstrate triplets with a change of direction Locomotor movements
you demonstrate grand battement in a la seconde Locomotor movements
you demonstrate Tuck Jumps Locomotor movements
you demonstrate grand jete' Locomotor movements
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Demonstrate Auxiliary movements
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
Criteria
you demonstrate the Jazz Square Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Jump and Lunge Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Jazz Pas de Bourree Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Coupe' Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Hip Lifts Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Lindy Auxiliary movement
you demonstrate the Fan Kicks Auxiliary movement
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Demonstrate Auxiliary movements
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
on a written exam
Criteria
you demonstrate pivot turns
you demonstrate chaine' turns
you demonstrate en de dans pirouette
you explain he term "Spotting" as it relates to Jazz dance training
you demonstrate use of "Spotting" technique
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Explore Improvisational Movement
Assessment Strategies
by class demonstration
through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by the instructor
on a written exam
Criteria
you explain the concept of "Improvisation" as it relates to movement
you produce improvisational movement with a swinging quality
you produce improvisational movement with a sustained quality
you produce improvisational movement with a percussive quality
you produce improvisational movement with a suspended quality
you produce improvisational movement with a vibratory quality
you produce improvisational movement with a collapse quality