Spring 2020 - CA 120 E100
Introduction to Dance Forms: Contemporary and Popular (3)
Class Number: 8584
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, Thu, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
GOLDCORP
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Instructor:
Judy Madarasz
jam5@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A studio course devoted to the development of movement skills through specific styles of dance. The content of the course changes every term including techniques in Bhangra, Afro-Caribbian, Hip Hop and Contemporary. May repeat for credit. May be of particular interest to students in other departments.
COURSE DETAILS:
Dancehall (also known as “Bashment”) is a culture of Jamaican lifestyle, music, and dance originated in the late 1970’s by Jamaican living Dancehall legend King Yellow Man (music artist) who brought a unique sound and energy influenced from Reggae music. More than just entertainment, Dancehall is the everyday living experiences and expressions of the Jamaican people and culture spiritually, physically, and emotionally. It was in the late 1980’s that the Jamaican Dancehall dance pioneers/ icons Gerald “Bogle” Levy (RIP) and the Original Dancehall Queen Carlene Davis brought a unique style of dance and fashion to the Dancehall culture in Jamaica. Their dances expressed their living experiences, which then formalized in an abstract format of dance steps. Dancehall has since evolved from Bogle and Carlene to its current level where the body is creating different dynamics levels, full sequence choreographies, polyrhythms, and storytelling in Old, Middle, and New school Dancehall dance eras.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Students will attain a greater understanding of Jamaican Dancehall history and culture. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of Old, Middle, and New School movement vocabulary, grooves, and self-expression.
Grading
- Progress: Includes individual progress from day to day, week to week and throughout the semester 25%
- Work habit: Includes complete engagement with the class content, application of information and notes given to individuals and the group, thoughtful concentration, consistency, awareness of space, surroundings and other people 25%
- Final Group Assignment: involves group presentation that applies and demonstrates understanding of course content 50%
NOTES:
If you are late, for any reason, you will be expected to observe. This is a safety issue. Take thoughtful notes including new information, observations that apply to you or inspire you.
*Dance Area Grading Policy in Regards to Attendance in Studio Courses
Attendance is mandatory in all studio classes. Any missed studio classes will affect your grade. This policy does not give you permission to miss any classes. The policy only documents the specific outcomes of missing class. The following policy is being implemented across all dance studio courses with the exception of Repertory courses where absences will result in being withdrawn from performing or from the course. It is understood that some courses are mostly or completely participatory (technique). In these courses your grade will be greatly affected by any absences. In exceptional situations related to injury, family emergencies, etc., documentation will need to be provided and excusing these absences will be at the discretion of the instructor and dance area coordinator.
Principles:
- If 10% of classes are missed within a course the highest grade that a student can receive for the studio component of the course is B-. Receiving a B- will only occur if you do A+ work in the classes you attend.
- If 20% of classes are missed within a course the highest grade that a student can receive in the studio component of the course is D. Receiving a D will only occur if you do A+ work in the classes you attend.
The following numbers of absences will affect your grade in this course in the following way.
6 = B- (10%)
8 = C+
10= C
11= C-
12= D (20%)
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS