Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - CA 123 D100

Contemporary Dance II (5)

Class Number: 12756

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 122. Corequisite: CA 123 and CA 124 must be taken concurrently.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Continues and expands on the work undertaken in CA (or FPA) 122. Emphasizes work in contemporary dance and ballet technique with attention to theoretical approaches to contemporary dance. Students with credit for FPA 123 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a progressive studio course in contemporary dance and ballet for serious dance students who have been accepted to the Dance Program via audition. Five technique classes per week will be devoted to contemporary dance and three technique classes to ballet. Classes in ballet and contemporary dance technique will be based upon a series of exercises aimed at strengthening and refining movement skills. Emphasis will be placed on anatomically sound alignment, strength, articulation and control. These exercises will build into more complex movement combinations, with importance given to spatial awareness, breath, use of weight, dynamics and musicality. The objective is to enable the students to use the body in a more expressive manner, and to promote kinesthetic awareness and efficient use of the body in ways applicable to contemporary dance techniques and ballet techniques. Written assignments may be required.

Grading

NOTES:

Students are advised that grades in studio courses are based on attendance, active participation, attitude, work ethic, overall improvement/progress, technical level and performance potential. Grades are determined primarily by the instructor’s observation and work accomplished in class over the semester. Due to the nature of this course, class attendance is crucial and mandatory and will affect final grades.

Registrar Notes:

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