Syllabus+DP

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 * **COURSE TITLE** || Foundations of Dance ||
 * **INSTRUCTOR** || Claudia Shell-Raposa
 * **DEPARTMENT** || Performing Arts Department ||
 * **MEETING TIMES** || Daily-Dance Studio ||


 * **COURSE DESCRIPTION** ||
 * ==**What does it take to be a dancer? This exploratory course is designed to provide students with the basic techniques needed to express themselves through the art of movement. Through the use of body conditioning, the understanding of the body in motion and the introduction of technique, terminology and concepts of dance, students will explore a variety of dance styles. Students of any level, beginner through advanced, will benefit from this class. This class may be repeated.**==

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CLASS AND ALL STUDENTS WILL PARTAKE IN A SHOWCASE. A weekend rehearsal may be deemed necessary as that date approaches.
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 * **COURSE OBJECTIVES** ||
 * * Develop concentration, overcome self-consciousness and deal with stage fright positively
 * Use movement expressively, creatively and with originality
 * Work to create trust and make connections with fellow dancers
 * Identify and create basic to advanced elements of dance
 * Strive to excel and work beyond one’s comfort zone
 * Appreciate and understand live dance pieces
 * Create more self confidence in all situations ||


 * **BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS** ||
 * * Be on time
 * Be in correct dance clothing
 * Be prepared
 * Be respectful of instructor and other students
 * Particiapate and stay on task
 * No phones in the studio
 * No gum, food or drink except water allowed in studio
 * Pick up your trash ||


 * **REQUIRED MATERIALS** ||
 * * Be in correct clothing for dance class.
 * Woman - Black leotards, tights, dance short, sweats, appropriate dance shoes.
 * Men - Black t-shirts, black shorts, sweats, appropriate dance shoes
 * Notebook, ipads
 * Pens or pencils ||


 * **GRADES & SCORING** ||
 * It is the objective of the Performing Arts offerings to reduce the subjectivity of grading. Due to the varied levels of abilities within a 9-12 course, our goal becomes the measurement of a student’s understanding of concepts being presented within the curriculum, not primarily an assessment of their level performance proficiency. Conceptual knowledge, connections of concepts to individual performance, and methods of revision are the primary means for assessment.

__Self-Assessment methods:__ Self-assessment is a reflective process that allows a teacher to witness the students’ understanding and implementation of the concepts learned in class. The use of __scoring rubrics__ assists the instructor in objectively grading student response. Forms of self assessment:


 * 1) Individual Performance Assessment //(Recorded)://
 * 2) Ensemble Performance Assessment //(Reflective)://
 * 3) Homework Assessment //(Reflective)//
 * 4) Technical Assessment: (//Skills)//
 * 5) Visual Assessment: //(Teacher implemented)//
 * 6) Post Performance Self-Reflection:

Additional Methods of Assessment:
 * 1) Written Exams
 * 2) Rubric Development Sheets
 * 3) General Assessment; //Fundamental skills necessary to function effectively within a performance ensemble//
 * 4) Portfolio Assessment
 * 5) Notebook ||


 * **QUIZZES, TESTS & EXAMS** ||
 * There will be one exam per semester covering everything learned from the beginning of the course to that point in time. Exams are scheduled during the school wide exam period. Quizzes and self assessments may or may not be announced. They will be small in the scope of material that they cover. ||

All students will also be required to see the fall production and/or concert and present a short report. Students who are not part of the fall productions may be asked to usher, work front off house and if interested work on set construction or behind the scenes. Though not mandatory, this experience can further your understanding and appreciation of Theater. Note, if a student is partaking in the fall productions they will present a report about their rehearsal and performance experience. ||
 * **PROJECTS, JURIES, PERFORMANCES** ||
 * Juries will be conducted once a semester. There will be at least one project/paper for this course. Some projects will be done in small groups, others will be done individually. At the time the assignment is distributed, the size of the group applicable to the project will be announced. Students will perform in at least 2 performances a semester. Students places or spots in choreography can be changed at any time. Discretion is left up to teacher, choreographer or both.

If you are late you must enter quietly and wait to be invited into the studio. Your regular attendance and participation in class are vital to both you and your classmates. Your learning will occur through doing, observing, and evaluating. Any day you miss hurts your learning and that of the class.
 * **ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS POLICY** ||
 * Do not be late for class! Dancers learn that punctuality is a necessity. This is a performance class and the interruption of your peers work will not be allowed.

//Please see handbook.// ||
 * BBA STUDENT HANDBOOK RULES OF TARDINESS AND ATTENDANCE**


 * **AREAS OF STUDY** ||
 * # Protocals for class
 * 1) Physical Warm Ups
 * 2) History of Classic Dance or other styles
 * 3) Different styles of choreography
 * 4) Ability to apply new information immediatley
 * 5) Honest assesement of self and others
 * 6) Careers available for dancers ||


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