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Hannah Wiley
DANCE 493
Seattle Campus
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and its applications in dance movement.
Class description
This course introduces students to selected scientific aspects of dance, including anatomical terminology; identification of bones and muscles; and, the functional application of the above to dance. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal working process and to consider philosophical aspects of the teaching and studying of dance.
Student learning goals
• Understand basic principles of dance teaching methodologies and dance science as applied to technical and aesthetic development.
• Engage in a variety of self-assessment and reflective practices that encourage life-long learning.
• Develop an awareness of the extent of one's personal responsibility toward his/her own learning process and social contribution.
• Think analytically, comparatively, and contextually.
• Become articulate about the art form, via the spoken and written word.
• Understand and expand their creative and artistic potentials.
General method of instruction
Two lectures and one lab weekly
Recommended preparation
Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing. Minimum one year dance technique advised.
Class assignments and grading
Take home quizzes, in-class ID tests, comprehensive final exam.
25% quizzes 25% ID tests 50% final exam
