Dance 205A & 205B Dance Touring Ensemble Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus:  

SANTA ANA COLLEGE  /  FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Department of DANCE

Dance 205A Sec 58522 - Dance Touring Ensemble I

Dance 205B Sec 58523 - Dance Touring Ensemble II

Fall 2018  .  Friday 8:00a-12:20p  .  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

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

• 205A: Pre-professional ensemble to provide performance experience in various settings such as high school lecture-presentations, dance festivals, or off-campus performing venues. For advanced students.  Repertoire and casting vary each semester. Requires audition prior to enrollment. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. A combination of Dance 205A, 205B, 205C, and 205D may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. CSU/UC
• 205B: Pre-professional ensemble to provide continued performance experience in various settings such as high school lecture-presentations, dance festivals, or off-campus performing venues. For advanced students. Repertoire and casting vary each semester. Requires audition prior to enrollment. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. A combination of Dance 205A, 205B, 205C, and 205D may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.  CSU/UC

 

Course Objectives

205A

• Identify the expected performance ensemble goals and commitments. 
• Assess and adapt the performance to various venues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the organization of a lecture-demonstration performance and how to assess and modify lecture-demonstration for specific audiences.
• Execute responsibilities and understand the logistics and practicalities of touring.
• Evaluate and critique ensemble performances.

205B

• Continue to identify the expected performance ensemble goals and commitments. 
• Further assess and adapt the performance to various venues.
• Further develop the organization of a lecture-demonstration and how to assess and modify the lecture-demonstration for specific audiences.
• Continue executing responsibilities and understand the logistics and practicalities of touring.
• Evaluate and critique ensemble performances.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

• Perform a full length dance work
• Exhibit a pre-professional level of technical ability, maturity, performance skills, and rehearsal decorum
• Exhibit retention skills, personal expression, style, spatial awareness, and musicality

 

Course Requirements

• Participate in both sections A & B and/or sections C & D of this course. This course is a required two (2) semester commitment. Enrollment in Dance 205A and/or Dance 205C for the fall semester requires successive enrollment in Dance 205B and/or Dance 205D for the spring semester. 

 

• Full participation in class with full energy, commitment, focus, and contribution to daily activities. Participation includes learning and performing choreography, engaging in improvisational exercises, contributing to group discussions and work sessions, and engaging in one-on-one feedback with other students. Each class MAY BE WORTH 15 participation points based on the following criteria:

- Arriving on time, ready to dance / punctual and prepared (if you are late and/or have excessive     unexcused absences, you will earn fewer participation points)

- Staying for the ENTIRE class session

- Dressing in the appropriate dance attire with proper grooming

- Exhibiting a positive attitude throughout the class session

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

- 16 classes X 15 points = 240 points

-  A total of 2 excused absences (prior notification) are allowed 

  *Please note that an absence MAY result in the dancer not being utilized in the choreography    learned at the class session. 

- IMPORTANT: Please note that per department policy, a student may be dropped from the class   after missing 10% of the course which equates to 3 unexcused absences!

 

ABSENCE/NON-PARTICIPATION/ DROP 

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course via WebAdvisor. However, because of enrollment demand a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting or not participating in the first course activity designated to account for active enrollment.  A student may be dropped for non-participation if he/she has missed in excess of 10% of the total course activities including but not limited to class attendance, discussions, assessments, etc.  Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor. 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 3 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. Note: Only those drops completed prior to the refund deadline are eligible for refund consideration. 

Observations

• A student cannot physically participate (dance/move) in class if 15 or more minutes late, unless approved by the instructor. It is, however, necessary to attend, observe, take notes, and participate in discussions in order to receive participation points for the class session that day. Notes should be taken and the student must remain OFF OF THEIR CELL PHONE! Failure to do so will result in a deduction of points for that class session. If a student continues to sit out on a regular basis, a meeting with the instructor is necessary to discuss other options.

 

• 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. 

 

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 high intensity 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. Please avoid wearing heavy amounts of perfume or body spray. Please bring a towel to absorb / wipe up sweat. Please wear deodorant or an alternative.
• 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.”

 

Academic Honesty Policy

• Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.  As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

 

 

Grading - Pass / No Pass

Students who register for this course are graded Pass or No Pass and must earn points equivalent to a “C” grade or better to receive credit for this course.

 

Participation    240        210-300 points = 70%-100% Pass

Effort                 60         209-below = 60% and below No Pass

Total Points     300