Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 123 D100

Dance Training and Movement Systems II (6)

Class Number: 4222

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    GOLDCORP

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 122 and declared dance major, extended minor, or permission from instructor. Corequisite: CA 124 must be taken concurrently.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Continues and expands on the work undertaken in CA 122. Emphasizes work in contemporary dance, ballet, and other movement techniques with attention to theoretical approaches to contemporary dance.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a continuation of CA 122, further delving into the fundamentals of contemporary approaches to movement, ballet and the Martha Graham technique, expanding on floor work, standing work and travelling exercises. The course will pay greater attention to detail inside these forms including an emphasis on musicality, somatic awarness, presence, improvisation and performative aspects of moving.   

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Each student is encouraged to:

-work with curiosity and care for themselves and their cohort

-nurture an interest in the unknown and the unformed

-cultivate rigour and attention to the specificity of movement and qualitative shifts in sensation

-arrive with a willingness to maintain a consistent presence in the space

-engage in deep listening, while also developing a practice of verbally articulating the work at hand

-question, receive and integrate feedback into your practice

-work simultaneously to make space and take space

Grading

  • Work Habits 40%
  • Mechanics 30%
  • Presence and Performance 30%

NOTES:

Work Habits 40%: Daily commitment to the working process and a engaged and progressive approach to practice.

Mechanics 30%: Physical understanding of functional alignment and movement principles covered in class.

Presence and Performance 30%: Your commitment, focus and awareness while in practice. The practical integration of

performance concepts proposed in the class.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Materials and Supplies:

• Form-fitting dancewear/athletic wear: Leggings, tights, leotards, unitards. Shorts are not recommended due to risk of floor burn.
• Form-fitting long-sleeved shirt/zip-up, socks to keep warm.
• Notebook and pen/method for recording notes when necessary.
• No jewellery that can catch or cause injury.
• Kneepads (if required for knee work)

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.