DANC A135: Flamenco Dance 1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 09/04/2024 |
| Top Code | 100810 - Commercial Dance |
| Units | .5-2 Total Units |
| Hours | 18-72 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 4.5-18; Lab Hours 13.5-54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Open Entry/Open Exit | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Associate Arts Local General Education (GE) |
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| Associate Science Local General Education (GE) |
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| Global and Multicultural Requirement (OGM) | Yes |
| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
A technique course in the study of various dance forms and rhythms in flamenco dance. Emphasizes on proper alignment, rhythm, footwork and arm work within a flamenco dance movement form. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Understand Flamenco dance vocabulary at the beginning level.
- Demonstrate proper body alignment and movement techniques at the beginner level, including footwork (taconeo) and rhythmic clapping (palmas).
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate an ability to do footwork combinations to a 2/4 rhythm.
- 2. Demonstrate an ability to do passages maintaining the basics of line, foot placement and arm and hand movements.
- 3. Show an ability to do castanets combinations.
- 4. Demonstrate the ability to do dance to a 2/4 rhythm (Tangos - 1st part, part 2).
- 5. Demonstrate an ability to do hand-clapping combinations to a 2/4 rhythm.
- 6. Demonstrate ability to do single turns
- 7. Demonstrate ability to do ?vuletas quebradas?
Lecture Content
Orientation Procedures and requirements Written Rehearsal performance practice History and origin of Flamenco dance Regional variations Moorish influence Historic evolution Cultural manifestations Purpose Music Singing Percussion Clapping Group participation Soloist expression Evolution Nuevo Flamenco Hybrid developments Applied practice and rehearsal Foot placement Arm movement hand movements examples technique participation Footwork and combinations Basic castanet playing Demonstration Types of castanet Theory Rhythms participation Introduction to hand clapping Demonstration Theory Rhythms participation Introduction to "Tangos" Simple dance passages to practice Line Use of arms and hands Footwork Evaluation/Critique
Lab Content
A. Basic level Flamenco footwork B. Beginning castanet combinations C. Basic rhythmic combinations D. Flamenco style dynamics/ tempo E. Rhythmic accuracy F. Practice basic level dance passages G. Beginning level artistry and expression H. Practice hand-clapping with movement using counter beats I. Basic use of props
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- Lab (04)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture and discussion; demonstrations; participation and group practice; observation of experienced teachers; written assignments; skills evaluation.
Reading Assignments
1 hour weekly reading assignmnets as assigned by instructor.
Writing Assignments
2-3 hours writting dance critique on a live dance performance.
Out-of-class Assignments
1 hour weekly reading assignmnets as assigned by instructor.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Written test based on lectures, discussion, and reading assignments. Skill demonstration. Completions of assignments, journal, term paper, attending two concerts. Participation and attendance.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Dance critiques (paper). Students critique to dance performance.
Eligible Disciplines
Dance: Master's degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.
Other Resources
1. Selected handout material to be provided and distributed by instructor.