COLLIN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: DANC 2301
Course Title: Topics in Dance Technique
Course Description: A rotating topics course with instruction, participation and performance in various dance
styles. The course will explore specific technique, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and
musicality of determined dance genre and style. Includes experiencing a variety of movement styles
and material each semester. Lab required.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
3
2
2
Prerequisite: Audition or consent of Instructor
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the
following:
1. To develop a working knowledge of specific dance technique and vocabulary.
2. To increase body awareness and body alignment while developing strength, coordination and flexibility.
3. Develop communication skills by writing and speaking articulately about the movement style and
technical process.
4. To develop the ability to learn and skillfully perform selected movement combinations.
5. To understand the basic history of dance genre.
6. To demonstrate basic rhythmic skills and weight changes in a variety of meters and mixed meters,
qualities and characteristics.
7. Develop critical thinking of basic concepts of movement related to body action, dynamic variation,
movement in and through space, expression and motivation/intention.
8. To demonstrate a willingness to take risks and attempt the unfamiliar in technique class.
9. To deepen the dancer's enjoyment of movement and to provide ways to access that channel.
10. To develop an appreciation of dance form through personal participation
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required
to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office,
SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the
current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Effective Fall 2016