Beginning Repertory Syllabus, Expectations, Grading, Objectives

BEGINNING REPERTORY SYLLABUS – Period 7

Description:  Basic Repertory is the course that provides the foundation for learning repertory or excerpts from repertory in any dance style appropriate for the student level.  This course provides the foundation in basic skills of performance and ensemble work.  The class meets on “B” Days from 10:25-11:45 a.m.

Course Objectives:

1.                  Students will experience fundamentals of performance through the use of imagery.

2.                  Students will study the history surrounding the original intent of the choreography of the works studied.

3.                  Students will discover and develop performance skills that include both technique and performance quality.

4.                  Students will understand and appreciate the skills that are specific to the repertory.

5.                  Students will master dance techniques and skills required of each dance performed. 

6.                  Students will gain performing experience at BTWHSPVA on an introductory scale.

7.                  Repertory will include but is not limited to solo repertory from the American Dance Legacy Institute, Repertory Etudes Project

Course Prerequisites: No prerequisite

Description of Activities: Beginning Repertory will involve repertory that is appropriate to the student skill level of the class.  The students will experience a variety of dance styles including but not limited to Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Cultural, and/or Tap.  Students will gain experience through mock auditions.  They will also learn the skills necessary for both solo and ensemble work and will gain performing experience at an introductory level.  Students will also be required to research the choreographer of the work they are learning.

Method of Evaluating

Students will produce work for informal concerts and/or community or school performances.  Portfolio assessment is ongoing throughout the year via videotape critiques and analysis. Students will respond orally and in writing through peer and instructor critiques.  Students can expect written assignments once a week and skills tests/evaluations every 5 classes.

Grade:                        The grade will be based on studio performance as evaluated in the following areas:

                        SKILLS (Mastery)                                         40%

                        PARTICIPTAION (Approach/Effort)            40%

                        IMPROVEMENT                                           20%

                        WRITTEN                                                      (PART OF SKILLS)

If a student cannot participate in class due to an illness or an injury, a note, e-mail or a phone call that day is required!  After one week of non-participation, a student must have a note from a physician.  Students who do not participate in class will be given a written/research assignment due the same day by the end of class.  Keep in mind that long-term injuries will require a meeting before the administration and a committee if it requires non-participation for more than 30 days.

Conferences:  You may reach the dance faculty at the following numbers to schedule a conference at least 24 hours in advance.

Lily Cabatu Weiss, Dance Coordinator                                                          (972) 925-1226

                                                                                                                                                aweiss@dallasisd.org

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