Fullerton CollegeSpring 2007
Conditioning for Dance
DANC 102F – CRN #22722
TTH 10:00 -10:50am
Melanie Kay Rosa
Office: 1211-09
Office Hours: Monday 1:30 – 3:00pm & Thursday 1:00 – 4:00pm
Phone: 714-992-7000 Ext. # 26298
Mailbox: Physical Education Office
Email:
Course Description:
This class is designed to prepare a student mentally and physically for dance. Students will learn floor mat exercises and floor barre to increase flexibility, strength, body alignment and use of turn out. Relaxation and visualization techniques will be covered. Course may be taken four times for credit.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the strength and flexibility to perform floor mat and barre exercises.
- Evaluate what muscle groups are used for proper body alignment and turn out and demonstrate the use of them.
- Compare and contrast methods of relaxation of the body and mind.
- Use visualization techniques to improve body alignment and dance technique.
- Develop realistic and challenging goals for their dance technique and performance skills.
Course Requirements:
Dress: Appropriate dance and or athletic wear. Attire should be form fitting so that your body lines are visible. No Street clothes permitted!
Participation: Roll will be taken each class session. You should be in class every day, allowing 10 minutes for personal warm-up before class and 10 minutes personal cool-down after class. You are not allowed to participate in class if you are tardy more than 15 minutes (due to your own safety and the on-going concentration of the class in session).
Class Assignments:
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Attend The FullertonCollege Faculty Dance concert
Concert Dates: May 18, 2007 & May 19, 2007
Written Critique on FullertonCollege Faculty Dance Concert
Grading Policy – 300 points.
- Mid-termExam – March 8, 2007 100 points
-no make-up exam will be given
B.Final Exam – May 15, 2007100 points
-no make-up exam will be given
C.Dance Critique of a live performance50 points
Written assignment is to be typewritten, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, using 12 point font. The heading should include your name, the class in which you are enrolled,and the date. The critique should be a 4 page report of the Fullerton College Faculty Dance Concert. The reportshould include a discussion on the dance movement, originality of production, musical accompaniment, costumes, stage setting, lighting design, the dancer’s technical ability, the choreographer’s use of time space and energy, and a personal comment reflecting what did or did not work for you, the viewer.
Concert Dates: May 18, 2007 & May 19, 2007
-DUE DATE: May 21, 2007 – no exceptions
D.Participation:50 points
-full participation in the class is required to count as having attended class. Watching class will count for ½ attendance grade for the day if the student writes a valid critique of the class, while watching. To receive full credit the critique must be printed and handed to the teacher at the end of class.
-only 2 absences will be allowed to obtain the full 50 points credit for Participation.
-the student’s participation grade will be lowered by 5 points per absence after the first 2 absences.
-tardies: 3 tardies equal 1 absence
-if you arrive 15 minutes after class starts you will not be allowed to participate. This is for your protection and will insure that you do not get injured.
Total Grade Points:
300 - 270= A
269 - 240= B
239 - 210= C
209 - 180= D
179 and below= F
Extra Credit Options:(Due Date: May 21, 2007)
- Maximum of ten points may be earned
A. Participate in a master class at Fullerton College 5 points
B.Attend a dance concert and write a 2 page critique, this is in addition to critique required for the class. 5 points
(Ticket stub from the event must be attached to the critique)
Note:
If entering late, please do not walk across the front of the class.
If for some reason you must leave early, please notify me ahead of time.
No pagers or cell phones allowed in class. Turn them OFF!
ADA Statement:
FullertonCollege is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities upon request of the student (in a timely fashion) and upon verification of disability. If you require special services, it is your responsibility toalert your instructors. Please see me, after class or during my office hours to discuss possible arrangements.
Classroom Environment:
Because you are not required to be here, I expect that all of you in this class are adults who want to learn in a respectful manner. It is imperative that you give your full attention to classroom sessions. Part of giving full attention to class meetings involves not disruptively socializing during class. If disruptive socializing in the form of talking or other offensive behavior should occur, the following process will be automatically initiated:
- Individual students will be verbally warned
- If subsequent verbal warnings are necessary, participation points will be deducted for that class meeting (2 points per episode – not day)
- If the disruptive behavior continues, the students or students will be excused from the class to meet with the appropriate FullertonCollege officials.
Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy:
Do not intentionally or unintentionally passing off others’ work as your own. If you decide to incorporate another’s idea, you MUST cite the source in your paper. If a student cheats on any course work material that involves evaluation for course credit, that student will be reported to appropriate FullertonCollege officials, will fail the assignment and may even fail the course itself. Cheating belittles the perpetrator, the other class members who are putting in the effort to learn, the integrity of the course, and the instructor as well. Don’t risk it—it’s not worth it. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please do not hesitate to talk to me!!! (For more information on the Academic Honesty Policy please refer to the FullertonCollege Catalog)
Emergency Response Message:
Please take note of the safety features in and close to our classroom, as well as study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, running out of the building can also be dangerous during earthquakes. During strong quakes, the recommended response is to duck-cover-and hold until the shaking stops. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to you and others.