• Studio Practice 60%
• Collaborative projects & Small Assignments 40%

NOTES:

Studio/Practice: 60%
Evaluation will be ongoing throughout the semester and will focus on enhanced: -Kinesthetic awareness -Body Alignment -Strength and flexibility -Overall body connectivity and movement efficiency -Active class participation in all class work, including discussions

Collaborative Projects & Small assignments: 40%
A few individual small assignments and two to three collaborative projects in the form of group presentations. Each presentation will include a short paper submitted by each student in the group.

*Please note assignments may be amended at instructor’s discretion. (I encourage you to communicate with me if you have any questions during the course or around assignments.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Dance Area Grading Policy in Regards to Attendance:

Attendance is mandatory in all dance classes. Missed classes will affect your final grade. Students are expected to attend and participate fully in all classes. It is understood that some courses are mostly or completely participatory (studio classes and studio/theory classes). In these courses your grade will be greatly affected by any absences. In serious situations, involving illness, injury, emergencies, etc. please communicate with your instructor directly or via email. Excusing these absences will be at the discretion of the instructor and possibly the Dance Area Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expectations Students are expected to commit to all aspects of the course, this includes attending every class and participating fully in the class work. The course work is cumulative in nature and missed classes can’t be made up. You may be graded in each class on the quality of your studio work, including your level of participation. It is essential that you be on time for class to prepare physically and mentally for the practical work. Latecomers are distracting and tardiness impedes your learning and progress. If you are more than 10 minutes late you may be asked to observe the class and take notes. These notes will be handed in at the end of class legibly written. But please note, observing class doesn’t constitute active participation and can affect your final grade.

Chronic illness or injury that prevents your active participation at the start of the semester should be discussed immediately with the instructor. It may be necessary to withdraw from the course. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely but please do not wear baggy clothing as this prevents both the instructor and yourself from observing body alignment. And for safety reasons, please no jewelry.

You should be prepared to experience new movement patterns, let go of old habits and gain knowledge and tools for re-directing neuromuscular patterning. Commitment, risk-taking and motivation will assist you in making these changes. Curiosity in learning new approaches to movement training will facilitate your progress. Discussions are an importantpart of the course work, please be prepared to contribute to all discussions. Ask questions, it’s likely that others in the group will have a similar question.