Dance 180 Professional Studio Practices Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus:  

SANTA ANA COLLEGE  /  FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Department of DANCE

Dance 180 Sec 58113

Professional Studio Practices

Fall 2018  .  M/W 2:50-4:55p  .  Room G-108

 

Instructor: Leann Alduenda, Assistant Professor of Dance

Office: E-104

Hours: Tuesday 2-3p, Thursday 2-5p, Friday 12-2p

Email: alduenda_leann@sac.edu

Units: 2.0

 

Term: 2018FA Fall 2018

Start Date: 27 August 2018

End Date: 16 December 2018

Last Day to Add (add code required): 09 September 2018

Last Drop Date with ‘W’: 18 November 2018

Last Drop Date without ‘W’: 09 September 2018

Last Date to get Refund: 09 September 2018

 

Course Description

• Learn the procedures, management, and expectations of dancers working in private studios. Applicable for both the dance educator and the professional dancer.

 

Course Objectives

• Exhibit proper teaching etiquette and develop a personal teaching philosophy
• Define objectives, identify methodologies, and execute skills for a specific dance style
• Design properly sequenced movement activities to create a safe and effective warm-up and age-appropriate methods for teaching dance
• Self-assess of one’s own teaching effectiveness along with student learning outcomes to make instructional revisions
• Assess and critique studio management skills and the business model

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Understand movement vocabulary and movement concepts both written and verbally
• Understand and apply verbal instruction and correction to improve dance technique
• Analyze and critique one’s own technical skills as well as the technical skills of others
• Acquire physical dance knowledge appropriate to effectively communicate as an instructor
• As an ongoing process, develop a personal teaching style and philosophy that showcases strengths and provides clear and positive instruction. 

 

Course requirements

• Full participation in each class with commitment, focus, and contribution to daily activities. Participation includes group discussions, hands-on facilitations, and one-on-one feedback with other students. Each class MAY BE WORTH 5 points based on the following criteria:

- Arriving on time, staying for the entire class session, and dressing in appropriate dance attire

- Exhibiting a positive attitude when receiving comments or corrections

- Always giving full effort and attention, both physically and mentally 

- 32 classes X 5 points = 160 points

- IMPORTANT: Please note that per departmental policy, a student may be dropped from the class after   missing 10% of the course which equates to 2 unexcused absences!

 

• Completion of weekly assignments and readings. All assignments and readings will be given one week in advance and must be completed prior to each class session. Written assignments will be collected at the beginning of each class session in hard copy form. No exceptions. (20 points each)

 

• Completion of a draft and final portfolio. Portfolios will be worked on throughout the semester. Final drafts will be turned in at the last class meeting. (70 points)

 

• Participation in and completion of a final pedagogy project. Final projects will be presented during the last class sessions, including finals week. Students are responsible for presenting their project at the assigned time. (70 points)

 

• NOTE: this class uses “touch instruction” and hands-on facilitation to enable and support kinesthetic learning, which teaches students how to sense muscular activation. At any given time that a student does not want to be touched by an instructor or another student, the student has the right to refuse participation and my opt to facilitate the activity by themselves. 

 

Absences

• A student may be dropped for excessive absences when the total hours of absences exceed 10% of the total scheduled hours of the class (approximately 4 classes) but it is the student’s responsibility to officially drop from the course. Failure to do so will result in receiving an “F” for the course. 

 

Attire

• Leotards, tights, leggings, and any other form fitting, modest attire is required. NO baggy clothing, street clothing, or revealing / unsupportive clothing will be allowed. This is a movement class and students should be aware of their support and coverage needs. NO loose fitting gym shorts will be allowed without dance shorts or trunks underneath. Hair must be pulled up and away from the face. Excessive or noisy jewelry is unacceptable. 
• NO GUM - NO CELL PHONES - NO STREET SHOES - NO EXCEPTIONS! 

 

Injuries

• If an injury occurs in class, the student must inform the instructor immediately. The student must refrain from any further dance movement until the injury is assessed by the first by the instructor (minor injuries only) and then by a PT or doctor. If the injury requires ice/compression or medical attention, the instructor will call security for further assistance. If a student has an chronic or existing injury, it the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor before participation in the first class session. A medical note from the student’s doctor may be required to permit physical participation in the class.

 

Flu/Sickness

• If a student is ill with a fever and/or flu-like symptoms, the student should refrain from attendance in class and presence on campus until the fever/flu has been broken for a full 24 hours. Any other contagious health issues should be given medical attention and the student should remain at home until advised by a doctor to return to campus. Frequent washing of the hands and proper cleanliness is highly suggested.

 

Emergency Evacuation

• In the case of an emergency due to a FIRE, EARTHQUAKE, or other emergency, please STAY CALM! Please refer to the posted handout on emergency procedures. 

 

 

 

 

Disabilities

• “ A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Office in VL-203 or by phone 714.564.6295 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS department.”

 

Grading

Participation          160         450-500 points = A 90-100%

Assignments         200         400-449 points = B 80-89%

Portfolio                  70         350-399 points = C 70-79%

Pedagogy Project   70         300-349 points = D 60-69%

Total Points           500         348-below        = F 59%

 

 

 

Pass/No Pass

Students who register for this course as a P/NP must earn points equivalent to a C grade or better to receive credit for this course.