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Course Information DANC 1310.001 Understanding Dance Fall, 2011 A H 2 1.204, MWF 9:00-9:50am Professor Contact Information Micki Saba msaba@utdallas.edu Office phone: 972.883.2083 Office: Jo 5.502 Office hours: By arrangement Course Description
Understanding Dance offers the student an opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of dance in its cultural, social, and artistic contexts through explorations in dance aesthetics, history, and the creative process. Students will study dance through lecture, viewing and critiquing of live and video dance performances, readings, participatory study of selected dance genres, exposure to the art of theatrical production, and exploration of the creative process. This class will view dance, talk about dance, and explore dance as a living embodiment of our culture and ourselves.
Given text readings, video viewings, and class discussions, students will demonstrate recognition of significant historical dance figures and periods and selected world dance genres.
Drawing from texts, viewing of live and video recorded dance, discussion and lecture, students will demonstrate an understanding of the creative process and of dance as an and activities, and presentations. art form by completing and experiencing classroom assignments, movement workshops
Students will be able to analyze live performances by applying fundamental concepts of Space/Time/Energy as discussed in class and course texts. prominent figure in dance. Students will be able to synthesize and present research on social dance forms and a
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Textbook:
Additional handouts will be distributed during the course of the semester. It is suggested that the student acquire a small notebook or folder to accommodate these handouts. Attire: On specified days (see course schedule for movement practicum), students will be required to dress for movement class. Wear stretchy, reasonably form-fitting pants and tops, long hair must be tied back from your face, no dangling jewelry, chewing gum, or hats. Feet will be bare (unless otherwise noted). Water bottles are recommended. Additional Course requirements Students will be required to view and critique two live dance concerts. You will be provided with a list of approved dance concert performances from which to choose a concert to attend. Some performances have an admission fee. Choose the dates, ticket prices and locations that are appropriate for you and attend accordingly. Students are responsible for their own transportation to these events. Please staple the concert program to the back of the critique. \Assignments & Academic Calendar
8/24 8/26 Review Syllabus View Video Assignment-Read Chapter One/Answer discussion questions 2-4 Class discussion on Chapter 1 Assignment-Read Chapter 2/Answer discussion questions 1-3 Class discussion on Chapter 2 Continue discussion on Chapter 2 chapters
Assignment-Read Chapters 3 and 4/Answer discussion questions1-3 for both Labor Day Holiday
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Assignment-Read Chapter 5/Google a Major Figure in Ballet Continue video/Class discussion on Chapter 5
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Continue class discussion on Chapter 5 and google assignment Assignment-Read Chapter 6/Google a Major Figure in Modern
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9/16
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Continue video Class discussion on Chapter 6 and google assignment Continue discussion on Chapter 6 and google assignment Class discussion on Chapter 9 and google assignment Assignment-Read Chapter 9/Google a Major Figure in Jazz, Musical Theater, or Tap Continue class discussion on Chapter 9 and google assignment Video Continue Video States
Assignment-Read Chapter 10 and google a Dance from a country other than the United Hand Out Exam 1 / Class discussion for Chapter 10 and google assignment Continue Chapter 10 assignments Assignment Read Chapter 7 Discuss Chapter 7 Exam I due Video / Proposal for Social Dance Presentation due Continue Video
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Assignment Read Chapter 11 Class discussion on Chapter 11 Technical Theater Presentation Guest Workshop Video Class activity
10/21
Guest Workshop
Social Dance Presentation/First Performance Analysis Due Quiz on Presentations/Hand out Exam II Class Activity Video
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Video Workshop/Lec/Demo/Activity analysis due Exam II Due/Proposals for Final Presentations Due Class Activity Research Day Research Day
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12/5
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If final presentations are not finished by the last day of class they will continue on the designated exam day.
Attendance
Participation
Dance Performance Attendance and Analysis Final Presentation B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82 C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72 D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62 F 59 & below
** UTD Dance Ensemble with residency guest artist will present V.I. P. on October 27, 28, 29 at 8:00pm. This performance will be the subject of one of the two required live dance analyses. Attendance is required at this event.
Please note that this is an introductory class. Although students in the class will have a wide range of dance experience, class participation grades are not based on technical mastery, previous knowledge, or on comparison with other class members. Participation grades are based positive and supportive attitude toward the material and your classmates.
on positive and active contribution; engaging fully in class discussion and activities with a
Attendance: Attendance is critical to your success in this class! Please see the instructor in advance if you know that you must miss a class. Absence from class is not an excuse for late
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work or failure to be prepared for the next lesson. Exchanging email addresses with a classmate
is suggested as a way to keep informed in case of unforeseen circumstances. You may also email
the instructor with questions regarding the course and course materials. Students will be
allowed two unexcused absences over the course of the semester. Excused absences are; illness,
medical emergency, accident, death in the immediate family, University sponsored activities excused per above guidelines will not affect student grade. Students will still be required to complete assignments for missed days. Each class has a value of 3 points.
(athletic teams, et...) & MUST be accompanied by official written documentation. Absences
Tardiness: A student is tardy if he/she arrives after official class time (9:00am).
additional 1 point deduction will be taken for every 15 minutes of class missed.
Late arrivals will result in a 1 point deduction up to the first 15 minute of class.
If student
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arrives after 15 minutes into a movement practicum session it may not be safe for the student deduction from the movement practicum grade (1.5 points).
to participate and he/she may be asked to sit out and observe, incurring a further point
Classroom Assignments: Assignments include study questions, readings, google assignments, presentations, and any other assignment given by the instructor for a specific class period. Required Written Assignments: 4 written assignments of your choice from Chapter or google assignments must be written and turned in. All students are required to do all reading assignments, study questions, and google assignments, but only 4 of the above must be
turned in to the instructor. Please be prepared to discuss assignments in class. (4%) with requirements will be given separately. (4%)
Social Dance Presentation: Short presentation of social or folk dance. A separate hand out Workshop/Lecture/Demonstration/Activity Analysis: %) A two page written analysis on
related activities. This will be a reflection paper on the experiences provided in these classes. (2
Dance Performance Attendance and Written Analysis: Students will be required to attend 2 dance performances and write an analysis for each. Program of the performance must accompany each paper. The UTDallas Dance Ensemble performance of V.I.P. is required for one performance list. A separate hand out will be distributed with analysis requirements.
of the concerts. The second is a concert of students choice from the instructors approved
Exams: Comprehensive exams on chapters from the text, study questions, google assignments, and video viewing will be given during the semester. Final Presentation: The final presentation topic will be on an influential person in dance. A separate hand out will be given explaining requirements for the presentations.
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Observation: If a student is ill or injured or provides a valid reason to the instructor (prior to sitting out will hand in written class observations at the end of the session.
class) for non-participation in a movement session, student may sit out and observe. Students
Cell phone: Cell phones must be silenced before start of class!! If there is an emergency that to notify may result in loss of 1 point per disruption from the participation/class discussion grade.
requires your cell phone be left on; instructor must be notified before the start of class. Failure
Written works (analysis, classroom assignments, and required papers) must be typed, double spaced with 1 inch margins and 11-12 inch font size. They will be graded on form (correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and organization) as well as content, creativity, and Late assignments may be accepted, a 3 point deduction will be taken off the grade for each class period it is late beginning on the due date (the only exceptions will be extenuating
research analysis. All assignments are to be turned in on time in order to receive full credit.
circumstances, which will be discussed with the facilitator ahead of time, if possible.) If you are unsure about your writing, present it to the facilitator well before the due date so the more than two weeks late will not be accepted. proper advice can be given with the assignment still remaining punctual. In most cases work
Missed work: missed work such as in class assignments and quizzes can not be made-up unless missed due to documented approved excused absence.
Extra Credit: Please check with instructor for extra credit opportunities.
Important Dates: Last day to drop without a W Labor Day holiday WP/WF begins WP/WF ends Fri., Sept. 9 Mon., Sept. 5 Wed., Sept. 28 Tues., Nov. 1 Thurs. Oct. 27, Fri. Oct. 28 & Sat. Oct. 29 @ 8:00pm Thurs., Nov. 24 Sat., Nov. 25 Tues., Dec. 6 Mon. Dec. 13, 2:00pm
V. I. P. University Theater
Thanksgiving Holiday Last day of classes Final Exam Field Trip Policies
Students are responsible for obtaining their own tickets and providing their own transportation to and from dance concerts and any other events they choose to attend.
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University Policies
For information on university policies regarding student conduct and discipline, Academic Integrity, Email Use, Withdrawal from Class, Student Grievance Procedures, Incomplete Grade Policy, Disability Services, Religious Holy Days, and Off-Campus Instruction and Course Activities go to: http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies ______________________________________________________________________________
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
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