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2018-2019
UMBC Department of Dance Student Handbook
UMBC is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance
UMBC Department of Dance
Performing Arts and Humanities Building 342 1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
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TableofContentsIntroduction...........................................................................................................................3
DepartmentMission...............................................................................................................3
FacultyandStaff.....................................................................................................................4
CoursesofStudy.....................................................................................................................5TheB.A.inDance......................................................................................................................................................................5MinorinDance...........................................................................................................................................................................5EducationCertification...........................................................................................................................................................5
CourseInformation................................................................................................................6PhysicalEducationRequirement.......................................................................................................................................6ElectiveCourses.........................................................................................................................................................................6RepeatableCourses..................................................................................................................................................................6Co-requisiteCourses................................................................................................................................................................6AttendancePolicyforStudioDanceCourses................................................................................................................7
ConcertandProductionPolicies.............................................................................................8Auditions.......................................................................................................................................................................................8CastingPolicy..............................................................................................................................................................................9PerformanceOpportunities..................................................................................................................................................9GeneralInformationforPerformers.................................................................................................................................9PerformerContract................................................................................................................................................................10GeneralInformationforChoreographers.....................................................................................................................10ChoreographerContract.......................................................................................................................................................10MusicPolicyforStudentChoreographers....................................................................................................................10MusicRightsRequirementforStudentChoreographers.......................................................................................11CostumeSignOutPolicy.......................................................................................................................................................11
OtherPolicies........................................................................................................................12InjuryandFirstAid................................................................................................................................................................12UseofDanceStudiosandStudioRules..........................................................................................................................12SchedulingStudioRehearsalTime..................................................................................................................................12Lockers.........................................................................................................................................................................................13
2017-2018ScheduleofConcertsandPerformances...............................................................13TicketPolicy..............................................................................................................................................................................13
SummerStudyAwards..........................................................................................................13
Advising................................................................................................................................14
APPENDIXA:B.A.DegreeRequirements...............................................................................16
APPENDIXB:DanceMinorRequirements..............................................................................17
APPENDIXC:PerformerContract...........................................................................................18
APPENDIXD:ChoreographerContract...................................................................................20
APPENDIXE:ProficiencyStandardsforBalletTechniqueClasses...........................................22
APPENDIXF:ProficiencyStandardsforContemporaryTechniqueClasses..............................27
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IntroductionWelcometotheDepartmentofDance!Thishandbookisdesignedtoanswersomeofthemanyquestions you will have as you work toward the B.A. or the Minor in Dance. It containsinformation about department policies, classes, productions, studio access, and otherresources.YouwillrefertothisbookthroughyourUMBCcareer.Readitduringyourfirstweekshere,andpleasecontactJoyAbee,ProgramManagementSpecialist([email protected])orCarolHess,DanceDepartmentChair([email protected])ifyouhaveanyquestions.
Your time in college will be both challenging and inspiring. Be conscientious about youreducationandcollegecareer.Takeadvantageofthemanyopportunitiestoperform.Makethemost of your time here, as you open yourself to learning new techniques, performing newchoreography,andadvancingyourknowledgeofdance.Mostofall,workhardandenjoyyourdancing!
DepartmentMissionThe UMBC Department of Dance offers challenging and innovative instruction in technique,performance, history, composition, technology, and production. The program integrates thestudyofdanceasadisciplinewithinaliberalartsprogram.Ourprogramdevelopsthe“whole”dancer, integrating the physical with the intellectual, and the analytical with the expressive.Students train in a wide range of styles with core faculty and visiting artists, gaining newperspectivesaboutthechangingworldofcontemporarydance.
Ourgoalistoproduceuniquedanceartistswhomovebeautifully,andhavesomethingto“say”asdancersandchoreographers.Wechallengeourstudentstoperformtotheirfullestpotential,totesttheirlimitsaschoreographers,andtoquestionandthinkcriticallyaboutdance.
Thedepartmentisdedicatedtoprovidingopportunitiesforallstudents,includingnon-majors,to study dance at their skill level. Expected proficiencies at each level of Ballet andContemporaryDancecanbefoundinAppendicesEandFattheendofthishandbook.Therearenumerousopportunitiestoperformeverysemester.
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FacultyandStaffFull-TimeFacultyandStaff
CarolHessProfessorandDepartmentChair
PAHB344410-455-2951
ShanessD.KempArtistinResidence
PAHB349410-455-6280
DougHambyAssociateProfessor
DirectorofLinehanArtistScholarsProgramPAHB345
BrianJones
TechnicalDirectorPAHB354
AnnSofieClemmensenAssistantProfessor
PAHB347410-455-2952
JoyAbee
ProgramManagementSpecialistPAHB342
SandraLacyInstructorPAHB348
Part–TimeFacultyandStaffPAHB353
[email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected]@umbc.edu
JoanNicholas-WalkerTBA
[email protected]@umbc.edu
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CoursesofStudy
TheB.A.inDanceTheBachelorofArtsdegreeprogrampreparesfuturedancers,choreographers,educatorsandscholars, through a core curriculum that includes traditional and experimental techniques,creative exploration, historical and aesthetic context, technology, and production skills.Studentsmaypursueelectivestudyinanumberofdisciplinesandrelatedsubjectmatter.Thedepartmentoffersavarietyofapproachestothechoreographicprocessandtoperformance.TheArtist-in-Residenceprogrambringsnationallyand internationallyrecognizeddanceartiststotheUMBCDanceDepartmenteachyear.Studentshavetheopportunitytoworkintensivelywiththeseartistsinseveralcourses,andtolearnaboutdifferentmethodsofchoreographyandtrainingtechniques. TherequirementsfortheBachelorofArtsinDanceincludeaminimumof58credits.Agradeof“C”istheminimumacceptableforcredittowardthemajor,withtheexceptionoftheGatewayCourse,DANC320IntermediateContemporaryDanceTechniqueII,whichrequiresaminimumgradeof “B”. Studentsentering theprogramwith littleornodance trainingare required tocomplete preparatory courses in addition to major requirements. Students entering theprogramwithahighlevelofdancetrainingmaybeplacedontheAcceleratedPathwaytotheB.A.MajorrequirementsarelistedintheUMBCCatalog,andinAPPENDIXAofthishandbook.
MinorinDanceTheMinorinDanceoffersstudentstheopportunitytostudydancetechniqueandtogainsomebreadthofknowledgeaboutcontemporarydance,ballet,thehistoryofdance,andtheprocessofcreatingandperformingdance.Studentsminoringindanceareencouragedtoauditionfordepartmentproductions,andtoparticipateinthedepartmentasmuchaspossible.A19-creditprogramofstudyincludesacombinationofcorecoursesandelectives.MinorrequirementsarelistedintheUMBCCatalog,andinAPPENDIXBofthishandbook.
EducationCertificationThe Department of Dance offers undergraduate dance majors the opportunity to becomecertified to teach dance in the public school system, through its relationship with theDepartmentofEducation.StudentsdesiringtopursueMarylandStateDepartmentofEducationcertificationasaDanceSpecialistforK-12mustcompleteallrequirementsfortheBachelorofArts in Dance, required Education courses, and TeachingMethods for Dance, offered by theDepartmentofDance.TeachercandidatesmustpassthestatewidePraxisIexam,andcompleteayear-longextensiveteachinginternship.Afulllistofcoursesrequiredforcertificationcanbefoundathttp://education.umbc.edu/files/2016/08/Dance_BA_Ed_Advising_Form.pdf.The UMBC Graduate School offers a Masters in Teaching (MAT) in Dance through theDepartmentofEducation. CandidatesfortheMATmustbeacceptedbythegraduateschool.Candidatesmust completeDanceCoreRequirements prior to entry, either through aB.A. inDance, or by completing specified courses. Course requirements for theMATDance can befoundathttp://education.umbc.edu/12-month-mat/.
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Qualified undergraduates may pursue a 5-year BA/MAT option through the Department ofEducation.
CourseInformation
PhysicalEducationRequirementDance majors who complete the B.A. in Dance automatically complete UMBC’s PhysicalEducation requirement upon completion of DANC 410 Advanced Contemporary DanceTechnique I and DANC 420 Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique II. Beginning dancestudentsenrolledinDANC110BeginningContemporaryDanceTechniqueImayrequesttotheregistrartoapplyDANC110towardtheirPErequirementuponcompletionofthecourse.
ElectiveCoursesThedepartmentfrequentlyofferselectivecoursesindance.Studentsareencouragedtostudythecoursescheduleforeachupcomingsemester.
• DANC301SpecialStudiesinDancearefrequentlyoffered,andincludePointe,HipHop,Jazz, Tap, and Introduction to IndianDance. Specific topicsmay not be offered everysemester.DANC260AfricanDanceisofferedeverySpring.
• DANC 400 Independent Study in Dance is recommended for students interested inindependentresearchorself-directedprojectsoftheirowndesign,inconsultationwithafacultymentor.DANC400isalsorecommendedforstudentswhowantexperienceinchoreographybeyondtherequiredDANC290IndependentProjectsinChoreography,topreparefortheirSeniorProjectspiece.
• DANC 356 Special Studies in Ballet is offered once per year, and provides highintermediateandadvancedballetstudentstheopportunitytolearnandperformballetchoreography.Admissiontothecourseisbyinvitationoraudition.
RepeatableCoursesTechniquecoursesare repeatable forcredit, so that studentscangain theskills theyneed inorder toprogress tomoreadvanced levels.All courses incontemporarydance techniquearerepeatabletwotimesforcredit.DANC216BalletII,DANC316BalletIII,andDANC416BalletIVare repeatable four times for credit. Studentswhodo not earn a C or better in a techniquecoursemustrepeatthatcourseinorderforittocounttowarddancemajorrequirements.
Co-requisiteCoursesThecornerstoneofdancetrainingisthetechniqueclass,andacommitmenttotheconsistencyoftraining.Regulartrainingmaintainsand/orincreasesstrengthandflexibility,andreducestherisk of injury. Students in composition or performance courses are required to be enrolledconcurrentlyinatechniquecourseatorbelowtheirlevelofskill,forcredit.
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CoursesRequiringConcurrentEnrollmentinaTechniqueCourse
DANC230 ImprovisationDANC301 PointeDANC330 DanceCompositionIDANC331 DanceCompositionIIDANC350 DanceWorkshopDANC356 StudiesinBalletDANC390 DanceProductionWorkshopDANC450 Repertory
TechniqueCoursesthatFulfilltheCo-requisiteRequirement
DANC110,DANC116,DANC216,DANC220,DANC260
DANC301(exceptforPointe),DANC310,DANC316,DANC320DANC410,DANC416,DANC420
AttendancePolicyforStudioDanceCoursesStudents are expected to take responsibility for their progress, and to have work habitsconsistent with the field of dance. Work ethics include focused attention, fully committedparticipation,progressandaccomplishmentovertheentirecourse.Attendanceisanessentialtothedevelopmentofadancer;however,perfectattendancedoesnotguaranteeagradeof“A.”Everyone isexpectedtoattendclassasabasicrequirement.Studentsaregradedonthedegree to which they master the techniques, movements and principles in exercises andcombinationstaughtinclassasappropriatetothelevelofthecourse.Studentsareexpectedtoattendallclasses,andshouldbeinthestudioaheadoftime,readytobeginclassontime.Latenesscanaffectgrades.Studentswhoare10minutes latewillnotbepermittedtojointheclass.Studentslessthan10minuteslatemusthaveinstructorapprovaltojoinclass.Tardiness:Arriving10minuteslateistheequivalentof1/2absence.Thestudentisnotpermittedtoparticipate.Observationandnotesarerequired.Studentsmusthandintheirnotesattheendofclass.Absences
• Forclassesmeeting1xaweek,1absencewithoutpenaltyisallowed.Allotherabsencesbeyondthiswillaffectthefinalgrade.
• For classes meeting 2x a week, 2 absences without penalty are allowed. All otherabsencesbeyondthiswillaffectthefinalgrade.
• For classes meeting 3x a week, 3 absences without penalty are allowed. All otherabsencesbeyondthiswillaffectthefinalgrade
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OtherAttendancePolicies •Observationsareconsidered1/2absencebecausethestudentisnotfully participating. •Leavingclassearlywithouttheinstructor’sconsentisconsidered1/2absence. •“ExcusedAbsences”areabsencesthatarepre-authorizedbythedepartment, suchasattendanceataFestivalordepartmenttrip. •Foranyotherabsencetobeconsidered“excused,”itmustbeapprovedbythe Instructorand/orthedepartmentchairinconsultationwiththefaculty. •Excessiveabsencesduetoillnessorinjurymayrequirewithdrawalfromthecourse. •Agradeof“incomplete”israrelyappropriateforatechniquecourse. •THEREARENOMAKE-UPCLASSES.
ConcertandProductionPoliciesStudentsmayperforminamaximumof6student-choreographedpiecespersemester,andamaximumof 3 student-choreographedpieces per concert. **Students takingDANC399mayperform in 1 student-choreographed piece in the (Fall or Spring) Dance Showcase of thesemesterwhentheyaretakingthecourse.Thedepartmentproducesthreestudentconcertseachsemester
• FIRST WORKS CONCERT features first pieces by student choreographers enrolled inDANC 290 Independent Projects in Choreography, and works in progress by otherstudents.Choreographersarelimitedto2-3dancersineachwork.
• SENIOR DANCE CONCERT features major works choreographed by senior studentsenrolledinDANC475SeniorProjects.Seniorchoreographersarelimitedto5dancersineachwork.
• DANCESHOWCASEfeatureschoreographybystudentswhohavecompletedDANC290andareenrolledinDANC400IndependentStudyinDance.Choreographersarelimitedto5dancersineachwork.TheShowcasealsofeaturesfacultychoreographybyclassesthatareperformance-based,suchasPointe,SpecialStudyinBallet,Tap,HipHop,Jazz,DanceWorkshop,Repertory,andothers.
AuditionsThedepartmentholdsauditionsduringthefirstweeksofeachsemester.Alldancemajors,minorsandnon-majorsenrolledinatechniqueclassareinvitedtoaudition.
AuditionSchedulefor2018–2019(12–1pmintheDanceCube,PAHB337)
FALL2018 SPRING2019Friday,August31SeniorConcert
Friday,February1SeniorConcert
Wednesday,September5FirstWorksConcert
Monday,February4FirstWorks
Friday,September7DANC400/Showcase
Wednesday,February6DANC400/Showcase
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CastingPolicy• Dancemajors,minorsandnon-majorsarepermittedtoperforminstudentworksifthey
are enrolled in a UMBC technique course for credit during the semester of theperformance.Thisruleisstrictlyenforced.
• Onlydancerswhocanattendallrehearsalsforthepiececanbecast.• AllstudentperformersmustreadandsignaPerformerContract,availableonline,andin
APPENDIXCattheendofthishandbook.• Students cast in a piece are strongly advised to register for DANC 280 Performance
Practicum, where they can earn 1 credit for each piece performed. DANC 280 isrepeatableforamaximumof6credits.
PerformanceOpportunitiesThefollowingcoursesincludeperformancesattheendofthesemester:
• DANC 280 Performance Practicum awards 1 credit for rehearsing/performing in astudent-choreographedpiece.Studentsgainentry tothiscoursethroughauditions,orbytheinvitationofthechoreographer,andmustrequestpermissiontoenrollfromthefacultymembermentoringthestudentchoreographer.
• DANC 230 Improvisation performs either site-specific work on campus or a stageperformance.
• DANC301SpecialStudiesinDancearecombinedtechniqueandperformancecoursesinavarietyofstyles.Checkthecourselistingsforeachsemestertoseewhatisoffered.
• DANC350DanceWorkshopisaregularlyscheduledcourseinwhichstudentsparticipateinthebuildingofadancepiecedirectedbyfacultyorvisitingartists,andperformsintheDanceShowcase.
• DANC356StudiesinBalletoffersstudentstheopportunitytolearnandperformneworrepertorychoreography inballet.Forhigh intermediateandadvancedballetstudents,eitherbyauditionorinvitationofthefaculty.
• DANC390DanceProductionWorkshopisaspecialcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentsthe opportunity to perform in a piece choreographed by a faculty member, at theinvitationofthefaculty.Whenoffered,theclassperformsintheDanceShowcase.
• DANC 450 Repertory challenges students to learn and/or build choreography at anadvanced level, choreographed by a faculty member or visiting artist. Prerequisite:DANC350.
GeneralInformationforPerformers• Studentsinterestedinperforminginadanceconcertmustattendtheauditionforthat
particularconcert.• There are separate auditions for Senior Concert, First Works Concert, and Dance
Showcase.• Castlistswillbepostedwithin3daysoftheaudition.• Studentsmustbeabletoattendallrehearsals,showings,techrehearsals,performance
warm-ups,performances,andtechnicalstrikeinordertoacceptcasting.• StudentscastinapieceshouldregisterforDANC280immediately.
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• StudentsmustcompleteallassignmentsforDANC280inordertoreceivecredit.• Performers must be UMBC students enrolled in a technique course for credit, and
maintainahighattendancerateforthecourse.• Performers must read and sign the PERFORMER CONTRACT and agree to their
responsibilitiesdescribedtherein.• Studentsmayperform inamaximumof3 student-choreographedpiecesper concert,
andamaximumof6student-choreographedpiecespersemester.• StudentsenrolledinDANC399mayperforminamaximumof1student-choreographed
pieceinthesemestertheytakethecourse.
PerformerContractAll students performing in a student-choreographedpiece, regardless of enrollment inDANC280,mustreadandsignaPERFORMERCONTRACTforeachpieceinwhichtheyareperforming.SeeAPPENDIXCofthishandbook.
GeneralInformationforChoreographersStudentchoreographersmustbeenrolledinacourse(DANC29O,DANC400orDANC475)tochoreographapiece.
• FirsttimestudentchoreographersarerequiredtotakeDANC290IndependentProjectsinChoreography.Contactyouradvisorforpermissionifyoumeettheprerequisite.
• Student choreographers who have completed DANC 290 may request permission toregisterforDANC400IndependentStudyinDance,for2ormorecredits,dependingonthescopeoftheirproject,asdeterminedbytheinstructor.
• Choreographers must read and sign the CHOREOGRAPHER CONTRACT, and agree totheirresponsibilitiesdescribedtherein.
• Choreographersmustsignupforregularrehearsaltimes,andwillbeprovidedaccesstothestudiocalendarsafterauditions.
• Choreographers must attend all rehearsals, showings, tech rehearsals, andperformances.
• Choreographersmustsignupforandcompletetechnicalhours.• Studentsmaychoreographamaximumofonepieceperconcert.• PerformersmustbeaUMBCstudent,enrolledinatechniquecourseforcredit.• Arriveatrehearsalspreparedwithmovementideasorphrases.• Schedulerehearsalswhenalldancersareavailable.• CollectPERFORMERCONTRACTsfromdancersandturnthemintofacultymentor.• Costumesshouldnotbepurchaseduntiltheperformancelistisposted.
ChoreographerContractAll student choreographers are required to sign the CHOREOGRAPHER CONTRACT. SeeAPPENDIXDofthishandbook.
MusicPolicyforStudentChoreographersThedepartmentseekstofosteracultureofexperimentationandresearch,wherestudentsarechallenged to push their own boundaries, and expand their knowledge regarding music
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selectionforchoreography.TheMusicCoordinatorisahelpfulresourcewhocansteerstudentchoreographers in various directions toward researching and exploringmusic. Guidelines formusicmayvaryamongcourses(DANC290,DANC400,DANC475),andstudentsareexpectedtoadheretothem.Studentchoreographersshouldconsultwiththeirinstructortoensurethattheirselectionofmusicfallswithinthespecificationsfortheircourse.Choreographersshouldhavealternateselectionsofmusicinmind,incasetheirfirstchoiceofmusicisnotclearedforusebythecompaniesthatholdtherightstothatmusic.Otherrequirementsinclude:
• Unlessmusicisbeingplayedlive,finalmusicmixes,onacceptablefileformatsmustbesubmittedtothetechnicaldirectoroneweekpriortothefirsttechrehearsal.
• Musicmust behighquality or CD-quality formats (at least 44.1 sample rate and .AIF,.WAVorAACfiles).
• MP3filesandYouTubedownloadsarenotacceptableassourcefiles.Ifthemusicsourceis not available in a high-quality format, contact the Music Coordinator BEFOREproceedingwithanyediting.
MusicRightsRequirementforStudentChoreographers
There is much conflicting and unclear information about the use of copyrighted music fordance, and various universities and studios address it in different ways. The departmentfollows the recommendations of UMBC’s legal counsel regarding music usage in studentchoreography created for public performance. All choreographers must acquire “grandperformance rights” permission via direct consent from the publisher, composer (or agentthereof) foranymusicused inapublicperformance.TheMusicCoordinator teaches studentchoreographershowtodotheresearchtodetermineallpermissionsnecessaryforeachpieceofmusictheywishtouse.
• Amusicrightsinformation/requestformmustbecompletedandsubmittedtotheboththe instructor and Music Coordinator seven (7) weeks before the scheduledperformancedate.TheMusicCoordinatorwillprocessandsubmitrequestsdirectlytomusicpublishersandotherrequiredentities.
CostumeSignOutPolicy
The department maintains a small inventory of costumes that student choreographers mayborrowforUMBCperformances.Therulesareasfollows:
• StudentchoreographersmustsignoutallborrowedcostumesintheDanceOffice.
• Immediately after the last concert involving the borrowed costumes, choreographersmuseensurethattheirdancershavehungtheborrowedcostumesonthecostumerack.DO NOT TAKE BORROWED COSTUMES HOME AFTER THE SHOW. DO NOT WASHCOSTUMES.
• Gradesmaybewithheldifcostumesarenotreturnedimmediatelyafterthelastshow.
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OtherPolicies
InjuryandFirstAidEachdancestudioisequippedwithaFirstAidKitforemergencyuse.ThereisanicemachineonthethirdfloorofthePAHBacrossthehallfromthedressingrooms. All injuriesshouldbereportedtotheDanceOffice.
• Acuteortraumaticinjuryinclassisaseriousmatter.Iftheinjuredstudentcannotmoveon theirown,donotattempt tomove them. Call 911. If it isnecessary tomove thestudenttopreventharm,onlydosowiththestudent’sconsent.
• Ifastudentisinjuredduringclassandmuststopdancing,theywillstillbeconsideredaspresentfortheclass.
UseofDanceStudiosandStudioRulesStudio use is restricted to Faculty Research and Dance Majors or Minors who arechoreographing for a department concert. All dancemajors have swipe access to the dancestudios anddressing roomsvia their campus card. If the campus carddoesnotwork, pleasenotify the Dance Office.With the exception of the Dance Council ofMajors, UMBC StudentOrganizations and Clubs are not permitted to use the dance studios. Students who provideaccessforunauthorizeduseofthedancestudiosrisk losingtheiraccess.Dancestudentswhoreserve studio space or provide access for non-department use will be prohibited fromreservingstudiospace.Dancestudentsmusthelpthedepartmenttoenforcestudiorules:
• Nofoodordrinkinthestudios.Waterispermitted.Wipeupspilledwaterimmediately.• Removestreetshoesbeforeenteringthestudios.• CloseallopenwindowsinFA317afterrehearsal.• If anyone is in the dance studios that is not a UMBC dancemajor choreographing a
piece, practicing, or part of a department scheduled activity, PLEASE ASK THEM TOLEAVE.OrcallCampusSecurityat55555or53136
• Ifyouseeasuspiciouspersonand/oryoufeeluncomfortable,CALLSECURITY55555or53136
SchedulingStudioRehearsalTimeThreestudios–FA317,PAHB337(TheDanceCube),andPAHB231(DanceTechnologyStudio)may be reserved for practice and rehearsal through the department’s Google Calendar.Becausestudiospaceislimited,priorityisgivento:
1. Faculty2. DANC475Students3. DANC290Students4. DANC400Students
Access totheGoogleCalendarwillbegivenonly tostudentswhoarechoreographing foraUMBCconcert.TheTechnicalDirectorwillprovidecalendaraccesstoDANC475,DANC290andDANC400studentsinthatorder,afterauditionsforeachconcert.Students who need to cancel any reserved studio time should remove their time from theGoogleCalendarsothatothersmayhavetheopportunitytoschedulethestudioatthattime.
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LockersLockersarelocatedinthePAHBdressingrooms,andareavailableforusebydancestudents.StudentscheckoutalockerkeyintheDanceOfficeatthebeginningofeachsemester,andreturnthekeytotheofficeattheendofeachsemester.Lockerassignmentsareforonesemester.
• StudentsmusthavetheirCampusIDinordertoreceivealockerassignment.• UnderNOcircumstancesmaystudentslendortransferlockerkeystosomeoneelse.• LockersmustbecleanedoutandkeysreturnedtotheDanceOffice,orviathekeydrop
boxbythelastdayofthesemester.• Anylockercontentsremainingaftertheendofthesemesterwillbediscarded.• Latekeyswillresultina$20fine.
2017-2018ScheduleofConcertsandPerformancesFormoredetailsaboutdepartmentevents,ticketpricingandpurchasing,checkUMBC’sArtandCulturecalendarathttps://artscalendar.umbc.edu/category/all-events/arts/dance/
Fall2018 Spring2019September27and28–8pmintheDanceCubeShamelPittsandMirelleMartinsperformBLACKVELVET
February7,8,9–8pmintheProsceniumTheatreBaltimoreDanceProject
November9and10–8pmintheDanceCubeSeniorDanceConcert
April19and20intheDanceCubeSeniorDanceConcert
November16–8pmintheDanceCubeFirstWorksConcert
April26–8pmintheDanceCubeFirstWorks
December6,7,8–8pmintheProsceniumTheatreFallDanceShowcase
May9,10,11–8pmintheDanceCubeSpringDanceShowcase
TicketPolicyDeclared dance majors receive free admission to student concerts in which they are notperforming. Tickets are available at tickets.umbc.edu, and are non-transferable. All studentsmustpurchaseticketstoperformancesbyvisitingorguestartistsandBaltimoreDanceProject.
SummerStudyAwardsUMBC offers many opportunities for undergraduates in every major to gain significantexperience with independent creative work, scholarship, and research. Students frequentlyparticipateinfacultyresearchintheDance,Music,Theatre,andVisualArtsDepartments.UndergraduateResearchAwardTheUndergraduateResearchAward(URA)isofferedbytheOfficeofUndergraduateEducation,andisopentoallundergraduatestudents.Throughacompetitiveapplicationprocess,studentsmayreceiveupto$1,500tofundasummerresearchproposal.Studentsmustsubmitadetailedproposalandbudgetfortheirproject,undertheguidanceofafacultymentor.Dancestudents
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have received awards for summer study at the Bates Dance Festival, the American DanceFestival,BroadwayDanceCenter,Jacob’sPillow,andotherprestigioussummerprograms,andhave applied the skills andmethodologies learned at those festivals to choreograph originaldance works which are presented at UMBC on Undergraduate Research and CreativeAchievementDayeachApril.SummerDanceResearchandStudyAwardThis award is specific to the dance department and is available to Dance Majors who arecurrent sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated excellence in performance and/orchoreography and who have strong potential for success as professional dance artists. Theawardisdesignedtosupportstudentswhowishtoengageinsummerresearchthroughstudyat an established summer dance program or through a self-designed program of study at anationallyrecognizeddancecenter,withprofessionalteachers.Fundingmaybeusedtocovertuition,travel,androomandboarduptoamaximumawardof$2,500.Studentsmustsubmitanapplicationformandbudget.Thisawardmaybereceivedinadditiontoanyothersummerresearch awards offered byUMBC, such as theUndergraduate ResearchAward and LinehanSummerAward.
AdvisingYou are responsible for knowingwhat classes you need to take andwhen those classes areoffered.Consult thePathways to theB.A. inDance in theAppendix to thishandbookas youplanyourjourneytowardyourdegree.Youracademicadvisoristheretoassistyouinmappingout your schedule and graduation requirements. Successful completion of all course worktoward fulfillment of your dance degree is ultimately your responsibility. Changes in yourjourney such as a change of major, leave of absence, academic probation, are also yourresponsibility. You should prepare for meetings with your advisor by checking your DegreeAudit throughmyUMBC,andUMBC’sonlineClassSchedulebeforeadvisementsessions.Youradvisor can make sure you have the right classes at the right times. Many courses are notofferedeverysemester.Studentsmustconsider“fall-only”or“spring-only”intheirplans,andworkwiththeiradvisortoensurethattheyareontracktocompletetheirdegree.
Anadvisorwillbeassignedtoeachdancemajorduringthepre-registration/advisementperiod.All dance majors are responsible for understanding the requirements of the dance majorprogram.AllcoursesofferedbytheDepartmentofDancehaveaprefixofDANC.Mostdancecourseshaveprerequisitesandrequirepermissionofthedepartment.Nostudentcanenrollina permission-required course without having been pre-cleared by a dance advisor. Studentswith questions regarding class permissions and registrations for dance courses should firstconsulttheiradvisor.Checkthetablebelowtofindyouradvisor.
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Advisorsfor2018–2019
ClassStanding
Advisor
Office
CurrentFreshmenNewTransferStudentsCurrentSophomores
Juniors
DougHamby
PAHB345
JuniorsRisingSeniors
SeniorsDanceEducationStudents
CarolHess
PAHB344
DanceMinors
SandraLacy
PAHB348
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APPENDIXA:B.A.DegreeRequirementsTherequirementsfortheBachelorofArtsinDanceconsistofaminimumof58credits.PreparatoryCoursesmayincludeDANC110,DANC116and/orDANC220DanceTechniques(minimum20credits)Aminimumof12creditsinmoderndancetechnique,whichmustincludethefollowingcourses:
• DANC310 IntermediateContemporaryDanceTechniqueI (3)• DANC320 IntermediateContemporaryDanceTechniqueII (3)• DANC410 AdvancedContemporaryDanceTechniqueI (3)• DANC420 AdvancedContemporaryDanceTechniqueII (3)
Aminimumof8creditsinballettechnique(includingrepeatablecourses)fromthefollowing:
• DANC216 BalletIIIntermediateBallet (2)• DANC316 BalletIIIHighIntermediateBallet (2)
Note:StudentsenteringtheprogramatahigherlevelofballetmayapplyDANC416BalletIVAdvancedBallettotheaboverequirement.ChoreographicProcess(10credits)
• DANC230 Improvisation (3)• DANC290 IndependentProjectsinChoreography (1)• DANC330 DanceCompositionI (3)• DANC331 DanceCompositionII (3)
DanceHistory(6credits)
• DANC201 DanceHistoryICulturalandClassicalForms (3)• DANC202 DanceHistoryIIContemporaryForms (3)
DanceandRelatedDisciplines(11credits)
• DANC240 MusicforDance (2)• DANC315 BeyondTechnique:TheBodyandMotion (3)• DANC325 DanceandtheContemporaryArts (3)• DANC340 DanceandTechnology (3)
TechnicalTheater(3credits)
• DANC399 DancePracticum (3)CapstoneExperience(3credits)
• DANC475 SeniorProjects (3)
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APPENDIXB:DanceMinorRequirementsTheDanceMinorconsistsofacombinationofcoreandelectivecoursesforatotalof19credits.CoreCourses
• DANC230 Improvisation (3)• DANC310 IntermediateContemporaryDanceTechniqueI (3)• DANC350 DanceWorkshop (2)Onecourseinthehistoryofdance:• DANC201 DanceHistoryI:CulturalandClassicalForms (3) Or• DANC202 DanceHistoryII:ContemporaryForms (3)
Onecourseinballettechniquefromthefollowing:• DANC116 BalletI–ElementaryBallet (2)• DANC216 BalletII–IntermediateBallet (2)• DANC316 BalletIII–HighIntermediateBallet (2)
PLUSsixcreditsindanceelectivesfromthefollowing:
• Anadditionalcourseinballet(DANC216,DANC316,orDANC416) (2)• DANC220 BeginningContemporaryDanceTechniqueII* (2)• DANC260 IntroductiontoAfricanDance (3)• DANC320 IntermediateContemporaryDanceTechniqueII (3)• DANC301 SpecialStudiesinDance (1-3)• DANC330 DanceCompositionI (3)• DANC331 DanceCompositionII (3)• DANC399 DancePracticum (3)• DANC390 DanceProductionWorkshop (3)• DANC450 Repertory (3)
*PrerequisiteforDANC310,whichmaybewaivedbasedonthestudent’sdancebackgroundandexperience.
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APPENDIXC:PerformerContractUMBC Department of Dance
PERFORMER CONTRACT (revised 1/18)
Semester __________________ Choreographer _________________________ This contract applies to ALL students who perform in Dance Department productions. Students enrolled in DANC 280 may have additional requirements. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE CAST IN DANCE DEPARTMENT PRODUCTIONS IF:
• You are registered in a dance technique course FOR CREDIT • You are not on artistic probation • You have signed this contract
AGREEMENT
I, _________________________________________________, verify that I am eligible to perform. If I am cast in a piece choreographed by a student, faculty member, visiting artist or guest choreographer, I will follow the policies set forth below. REHEARSALS AND SHOWINGS
• I will be on time, warmed up and ready to rehearse at all scheduled rehearsal times set by the choreographer.
• I will participate in scheduled pre-show warm-ups. • If I do not attend warm-up, I will not be allowed to perform. • I will acknowledge all calls and directions from the Concert Director, Technical Director, stage crew
and stage manager with a polite “Thank you.” • I will maintain the integrity of the production by avoiding changes to the movement, timing,
costumes, or roles, once the choreographer and designers have set them. • I will inform the choreographer and Concert Director of any injuries, illness, or incapacity. • If I cannot perform due to illness/injury, I will teach my part to my replacement.
PERFORMANCES
• I will be on time for all performance calls. • I will participate in scheduled pre-show warm-ups. • If I do not attend warm-up, I will not be allowed to perform. • I will acknowledge all calls and directions from the Concert Director, Technical Director, stage crew
and stage manager with a polite “Thank you.” • I will maintain the integrity of the production by avoiding changes to the movement, timing,
costumes, or roles, once the choreographer and designers have set them. • I will inform the choreographer and Concert Director of any injuries, illness, or incapacity. • If I cannot perform due to illness/injury, I will teach my part to my replacement.
COSTUMES AND MAKEUP
• I am responsible for supplying my own stage make-up and appropriate undergarments for my costumes.
• I will wear complete costumes during all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances, unless otherwise directed by the Concert Director.
• I will return all department costumes promptly after the last performance.
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By signing below, I verify that I have read the Performer Contract and I agree to its terms. If I do not comply with the requirements of this contract, I risk being placed on artistic probation, and will not be permitted to perform in or choreograph for Dance Department productions for a full semester. This may mean that I do not graduate on time. _______________________________________ Print name _______________________________________ Signature _______________________________________ Date
APPENDIXD:ChoreographerContractUMBC Department of Dance
CHOREOGRAPHER CONTRACT
Semester _______________________ Name _________________________
Checkone! Senior Concert ! First Works ! DANC 400/Showcase
This contract applies to ALL students who choreograph for Dance Department productions. Students enrolled in DANC 400 may have additional requirements. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT CHOREOGRAPHY FOR DANCE DEPARTMENT PRODUCTIONS IF:
• You have taken DANC 290 Independent Projects in Choreography. • You have registered for DANC 400 Independent Studies in Dance, or you have obtained faculty
permission to submit a piece. • You are not on artistic probation. • You have signed this contract.
AGREEMENT I, _________________________________________________, verify that I am eligible to choreograph, and agree to follow the policies for student choreographers set forth below. CASTING AND SCHEDULING • I may use no more than the maximum number of dancers permitted for my concert. • I may not use any dancers who are unavailable for all of my scheduled rehearsals. • If I am enrolled in DANC 475, I may not perform in my piece. • I will not schedule events that conflict with production rehearsals and performance dates. • I will inform the Concert Director at the beginning of the semester, of any university class conflicts during
production/tech week. REHEARSALS AND SHOWINGS • I will establish a rehearsal schedule for the semester, reserve rehearsal space online, and I will notify my
DANC 400 Faculty Advisor and/or the Concert Director, and my dancers well in advance of rehearsals. • I will schedule sufficient rehearsal time (approved by the Concert Director) to complete and polish my
piece. • I will be on time, warmed up and prepared at all scheduled rehearsal times. • If I anticipate being late or missing a rehearsal, I will notify my dancers in advance. • I will arrive at scheduled photo shoots on time with necessary costumes. • I will arrive at the performance venue at the announced call time for all scheduled tech and dress
rehearsals. • I will remain at tech and dress rehearsals until released by the Concert Director. • I will make sure that my dancers know the schedule for rehearsals, photo shoots, showings, tech
rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. • I will treat my dancers, Concert Director, Technical Director, and technical crew with respect.
SHOWINGS/AUDITIONS • I will be on time for all scheduled auditions or showings of my piece. • My piece must be completed (a “first draft”) by the date of the first showing/audition. Incomplete pieces
will not be considered for the Showcase.
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• The week after the first showing, I will be notified as to whether my piece has been accepted into the Showcase, ranked as “Provisional” for the Showcase, or scheduled into the First Works Concert.
• If my piece is ranked “Provisional,” I must improve or re-work sections of the piece and re-submit the piece by showing it at a later date, to be announced by the Concert Director.
MUSIC AND PROGRAM INFORMATION • I will submit all required music information to the Music Coordinator no later than 7 weeks before the
concert. • I will submit all program information to the Concert Director and Technical Director no later than four
weeks before the concert. FEEDBACK SESSIONS • I will arrange for the Concert Director to attend one or two rehearsals in order to obtain feedback and
critique the progress of my piece. • I will maintain a positive, open attitude and encourage my dancers to do the same.
PERFORMANCES • I will be on time for all performance calls. • My dancers are required to participate in scheduled pre-show warm-ups. If my dancers do not attend
warm-up, they will not be allowed to perform. • I will acknowledge all calls and directions from the Concert Director, Technical Director, stage crew and
stage manager with a polite “Thank you."
REQUIRED PRODUCTION HOURS • I sign up for and complete 3 production hours during the semester, and perform the duties assigned by
the Technical Director. • I will adhere to the policy on choreographer production hours.
MAKEUP AND COSTUMES
• Costumes should not be purchased until the concert list is posted. • Use of unusual makeup, body paint, costume or sets must be cleared with the Concert Director at least
three weeks prior to the concert date. • I will return costumes, sets, props and equipment owned by the Dance Department, immediately after the
last performance. OTHER PRODUCTION ELEMENTS (SETS, VIDEO, SLIDE PROJECTIONS, LIVE MUSIC, ETC.)
• All production elements must be approved by the Concert Director before beginning work on the piece. • All production elements must be shown in progress, at the scheduled showing date. • I will arrange for set up of projectors, microphones or any other elements prior to the showing. • I will assist with set up and strike of other production elements during production rehearsals and
performances. By signing below, I verify that I have read the Choreographer Contract and I agree to its terms. If I do not comply with the requirements of this contract, I risk being placed on artistic probation, and will not be permitted to perform in or choreograph for Dance Department productions for a full semester. This may mean that I do not graduate on time. _______________________________________ Print name _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature Date
APPENDIXE:ProficiencyStandardsforBalletTechniqueClassesUMBCDEPARTMENTOFDANCE
ProficiencyStandardsforBalletI–IVThefollowingchartrepresentstheskillstaughtateachlevelofballet.Studentsmustmeetproficienciesbeforeadvancingtothenextlevelofstudy.Studentsaregradedontheirprogresstowardattainingtheproficienciesappropriatetotheirlevel.TheyareexpectedtoknowtheFrenchtermstaughtateachlevel.Astheyprogressthroughthelevels,studentsareaskedtoperformatincreasinglyhigherdegreesofskill,withattentiontothenuancesandsubtletiesofalignment,coordination,useofweight,qualitiesanddynamics,musicality,workhabits,complexity,andvocabulary.
1.ALIGNMENT:Abilitytomaintainclarityofalignmentinstillnessandinmotion.BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillinthemechanicsofturnout
!Incorporatestheuseofsymmetryinturnoutinbarreandcenterworkwithreminders
!Demonstratesincreasingstrengthinturnout,andclearlyunderstandstheirindividualturnout
!Consistentlyworkswithindividualmaximumturnout
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillatmaintainingskeletalalignmentatthebarre,particularlyinmovementsàterre
!Consistentlymaintainsskeletalalignmentatthebarre,particularlyinmovementsàterre
!Demonstrates“oppositional”alignmentenergy-“liftandelongation”withincreasingattentiontojointarticulationandrefinementof“line”
!Consistentlyperformswithexcellent“line,”andmovesfreelywithcleararticulationofthejoints
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillatmaintainingalignmentincenterpractice,withreminders
!Showsdevelopingabilitytocarryproperalignmentprinciplesfromthebarretocenterpractice
!Demonstratesconsistentproperskeletalalignmentinallpartsoftheclass
!Maintainsalignmentandnuanced“line”inpositionsandinmotionthroughspace
!Consistentlyshowsimprovementindevelopingflexibility
!Demonstratesincreasingstrengthandplacementwithlegsenl’air
!Demonstratesbothstabilityandfluidityofmotionwithlegsen’lairandinrelévé
!Maintainsfluidityofmotioninupperandlowerbodythroughoutclass
!Challengesoneselftoincreasestamina
!Maintainsenergythroughoutsimplecombinations
!Showsincreasedflexibility,strengthandstaminaincomplexcombinations
!Showsincreasedstaminainlongercombinationsandcansustainpositionswithlegsenl’air
!Appliescorrectionswhentheyaregiven.Frequentlydemonstratestheabilitytoapplycorrectionsfromoneskilltoanother,withreminders
!Maintainssomecorrectionsfromoneclasstothenext,withsomereminders
!Maintainsmostcorrectionsfromoneclasstothenextandappliesmosttootherskillsinclass,withfewreminders
!Maintainscorrectionsfromoneclasstothenextandappliesthemthroughoutandbeyondtheclasswithveryfewreminders
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2.COORDINATION:Abilitytocoordinateupperandlowerbody,andtomovewiththefullinvolvementofthebody.
BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV!Coordinatesbasicpositionsofthefeetandarms
!Demonstratesarmpositionsandportdebraswithbasicbarreandcentervocabulary
!Demonstratesfluiduseofupperbody,epaulement,anddevelopinguseofhead
!Appliesepaulement,headpositionsandharmoniousupperbodyinallpartsoftheclass
!Performssimplemovementsincombination
!Performsbasicvocabularyinsimplecombinationswithuseofarmpositions
!Incorporatesupperandlowerbodyfluidlyinincreasinglycomplexcombinations
!Articulatessubtletiesofdetailinupperandlowerbody
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillinmovingacrossthefloorwithlargemovements
!Consistentlymovesacrossthefloorwithfullinvolvementofthebody
!Maintainsfluiditywithportdebrasinlargemovementsacrossthefloorwithchangesofdirection
!Performscomplexgrandallegrowithconnectednessthroughoutthebody
3.USEOFWEIGHT:Abilitytoshiftandtransferweightwithfluencyandresiliencybetweenmovementsacrossthefloorandinjumping.
BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV!Demonstratesproperjumpingtechniqueinsimplejumps,singly
!Consistentlyusesproperjumpingtechniqueinsimplecombinations
!Demonstratesproperuseofjumping,landingincleanpositionsandconsistentlymakesfluidchangesofdirectioninmoresophisticatedcentercombinations
!Shiftsweightwithconfidenceandappliesproperjumpingtechniqueincleanpositionswithincreasingspeedincomplexcombinations
!Consistentlyusesthepliéinmakingtransitionsfromonemovementtoanother.
!Demonstratesfluidshiftsofweightanduseofpliéfromonemovementtoanotherthroughoutcentercombinations,andinturning
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillinusingthepliéconsistentlyinlargejumpsandturns,developingsenseofballon
!Usespliéwelltomaketransitions,tochangedirection,andtopropelthebodywithstrengthingrandallegro
4.QUALITIESANDDYNAMICS:Abilitytorecognizeandperformarangeofdynamicqualities.
BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV!Demonstratesdevelopingabilitytochangequalitiesandspeeds
!Demonstrateschangesofqualityandspeedinsimplecombinations
!Demonstratesdifferentqualities,speeds,anddynamicswithsomerange,anddevelopingartistry
!Consistentlydemonstratesawiderangeofqualities,speedsanddynamicsfrommoresustainedadagioworktofasterallegrowork,withartistry
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5.MUSICALITYANDPHRASING:Abilitytoperformmovementsequenceswithrhythmicclarityandbeginningtoinvestigatephrasinginmovementcombinations.
BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV!Keepstimetomaintaintempo,withmusicalaccompaniment
!Maintainsrhythmwithinthemusicalframework,anddemonstratessimplephrasing
!Consistentlydemonstratesrhythmicclarity,withdevelopingnuancesofmusicalphrasing
!Consistentlyperformswithrhythmicacuity,withgreatersophisticationofphrasing
6.LEARNINGMOVEMENTSEQUENCES:Abilitytoacquireandperformmovementsequencesofincreasingcomplexityandlength.
BalletI BalletII BalletIII BalletIV!Performsbasicvocabularysinglywithrepetitions,andinverysimplecombinationswithrepeateddemonstration
!Performsimplecombinationsatthebarre.andincenterwork.Performsallegrocombinationsatslowtomoderatetemposwithexplanationanddemonstration
!Accuratelyperformscombinationsofincreasinglengthandcomplexitywithexplanation,butlittledemonstration
!Performscomplexcombinationswithlittleexplanationordemonstration.Isabletoacquirenewmaterialwithsomeexplanationandverylittledemonstration
7.WORKHABITS:Acquisitionofmatureworkethics,habits,andattitudesconsistentwiththedanceprofession.Atalllevels,studentsareexpectedtodemonstratestrongworkhabits.! Superior4Consistentlyarrivesontime,hasexcellentattendanceandexcellentclassroometiquette
! VeryGood3Consistentlyarrivesontime,hasverygoodattendance,andfrequentgoodclassroometiquette
! Average2Sometimesarriveslate,hasgoodattendance,andoftenshowsgoodclassroometiquette
! BelowAverage1Consistentlyarriveslate,andhaspoorattendanceordoesnotunderstandgoodclassroometiquette
! Failure0Consistentlyarriveslate,ormissesclassoften,ordoesnotshowgoodclassroometiquette
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8.VOCABULARYANDSKILLS:Generallistoftechniquesandvocabularyforeachlevel.BALLETI:Anintroductiontobasicpositionsandvocabulary:
Barre Center:Adagio,PetitAllegro
andTurning)
GrandAllegro Other
Pliéinfirst,secondandthirdpositions,Battementtendufromfirstorthirdposition,BattementdégagéfromfirstorthirdpositionRonddejambeàterreBattementfrappéDeveloppéGrandbattement
SimpleportdebrasTempsliéChassé1stand2ndarabesquePasséDéveloppésenfaceBalancéIntroductiontocroiséSimpleglissadeBasicjumps:Sautéinfirst,second,ChangementÉchappéchangéPasdebourréeAssembléoverJeté(ordinaire)derrierePasdechatIntroductiontoturning(chainé)
ChassécoupéTempslevéindifferentpositionsGrandjetéSimplecombinationsoftravelingvocabulary
SimplebalancesononelegSpottingtechniqueforturningStretchingtechniques
BALLETII:BuildsonandincludesvocabularyinBalletIplusthefollowing:
Barre Center:Adagio,PetitAllegro
andTurning)
GrandAllegro Other
Demiandgrandpliéinfirst,secondandfifthBattementtendufromfirstandfifth,encroix,BattementdégagéfromfirstorfifthSimplecombinedmovementsatthebarreBattementfrappéPetitbattementsurlecoupdepiedRelevépassé/retireStretchesatthebarreBattementfondu
UseofeightbodydirectionsPirouetteendehorsPiquepirouetteendedansÉchappésindifferentdirectionsSissonnesFailliSoutenu
PiquéarabesqueandattitudeIncorporatecentervocabularyandsimpleconnectingmovementsincombinationacrossthefloor
Moreworkatthebarrefrom5thpositionIncreaseduseofrelevéatthebarreShiftofweightinsimplecombinationsIncreasedspeedIncreasedcoordinationofarmswithvocabulary
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BALLETIII:BuildsonandincludesvocabularyinBalletIIplusthefollowing:
Barre Center:Adagio,PetitAllegro
andTurning)
GrandAllegro Other
Increasedcomplexityofcombinations.GreaterrangeofspeedDemiandgrandpliéinallpositionsCirclingportdebrasBattementfrappé-singlesanddoublesRonddejambeenl’airGrandronddejambe
LongeradagioDéveloppésindifferentbodydirections3rdarabesqueFouettéPromenadeinarabesqueVariationsofbasicvocabulary(glissade,pasdebourée,assemblé,jeté)IncorporationofturnsincentercombinationsPirouettesendehorsandendedansfromdifferentpositionsMultiplepirouettesRoyaleEntrechatquatreGrandbattement
EmboitéentournantFouettésautéGrandjetésinvaryingpositionsSautdebasqueJetéentrelacé
IncreasedvariationsonbasicvocabularyUseofepaulementUseofheadUseofbeatsIncreaseduseofbalanceinrelevéLongercombinations
BALLETIV:BuildsonandincludesvocabularyinBalletIIIplusthefollowing:
Barre Center:Adagio,PetitAllegro
andTurning)
GrandAllegro Other
GreatercomplexityofcombinationsChangesofweight
MoresustainedadagioworkFivearabesquesPromenadesinopenpositionsRenverséPirouettesinattitude,arabesque,andàlaseconde,FouettésentournantReversalsandvariationsofbasicstepsBatterieBrisé,brisévolé
JumpingandturninginbiggerpositionsPetittoursendiagonalEnmanègeDanishgrandjetéinattitude
ContinuedrefinementoftechniqueLongercombinationsrequiringstaminaandstrengthAttentiontoartistry
APPENDIXF:ProficiencyStandardsforContemporaryTechniqueClasses
UMBCDEPARTMENTOFDANCEProficiencyStandardsforContemporaryDanceTechniqueClasses
ThefollowingchartsrepresentskillstaughtateachlevelofContemporaryDance.Studentsmustmeetproficienciesbeforeadvancingtothenextlevelofstudy.Studentsaregradedontheirprogresstowardattainingtheseproficienciesandthespecifictechniquesandprinciplesofthestyletaught.Astheyprogressthroughthelevels,studentsareaskedtoperformatincreasinglyhigherdegreesofskill,withattentiontothenuancesandsubtletiesofalignment,coordination,useofweight,qualitiesanddynamics,musicality,complexity,andvocabulary.Studentsatalllevelsmustdemonstratestrong,consistentworkhabits.1.ALIGNMENT:Abilitytomaintainclarityofalignmentinstillnessandinmotion.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Demonstratesdevelopingskillinthemechanicsofalignmentwhileseated,standingandinmotion
!Showscontinueddevelopingskillinthemechanicsofalignmentwhileseated,standing,inmotionandthroughoutsimplelocomotorpatterns
!Frequentlydemonstratestheabilitytomaintainalignmentwhileseated,standing,inbothinternalandexternalrotation,inmotion,andmovingthroughspace
! Consistentlydemonstratestheabilitytomaintainalignmentinbothinternalandexternalrotation,andwithincreasedrangeofjointarticulationinstillnessandmovingthroughspace
! Consistentlymaintainsalignment,internalandexternalrotation,withanincreasedrangeofjointarticulationinincreasinglycomplexcombinations
! Consistentlyintegratesanawarenessofalignment,jointarticulationandinternalandexternalrotationthroughoutcomplexcombinationsrequiringgreaterrangesofmotion
!Demonstratesdevelopingflexibilityandstrength
!Continuestodemonstrateincreasingflexibilityandstrength
!Frequentlydemonstratesincreasingflexibilityandstrengthwhilemaintainingalignment
!Consistentlydemonstratesincreasingflexibilityandstrengthwhilemaintainingalignmentthroughexpansivemovement
!Consistentlydemonstratestheuseofalignment,flexibilityandstrengthinincreasinglycomplexcombinations
!Consistentlydemonstratestheuseofalignment,flexibilityandstrengthincombinationsrequiringgreaterrangesofmotionandcomplexity
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2.COORDINATION:Abilitytocoordinateupperandlowerbody,andtomovewiththefullinvolvementofthebody.BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII
!Demonstratesdevelopingabilitytomovethebodyasaunit
!Demonstratesadevelopingabilitytomovewithclearrelationshipsbetweenbodyparts
!Demonstratestheabilitytousetheupperbodyandtorsoandtoincorporatebasicspinalmotionsincombinations
!Frequentlycoordinatestheupperbody,lowerbodyandspineinmovementcombinationsofgreatercomplexity
!Consistentlyintegratestheupperbody,lowerbodyandspinewithincreasingpowerandcontrol
!Consistentlyintegratestheupperbody,lowerbodyandspinewithpower,control,andsubtletiesofdetail
!Demonstratesdevelopingskillinmovingacrossthefloorwithlargemovements
!Consistentlymovesacrossthefloorwithfullinvolvementofthebody
!Maintainsfluiditywithlargemovementsacrossthefloorwithchangesofdirection
!Consistentlyperformslargescalemovementacrossthefloor,incorporatingchangesofdirectionwithconnectednessandefficiency
!Consistentlyperformslargescalemovementacrossthefloor,incorporatingchangesofdirectionwithconnectednessefficiency,andattentiontodetail
!Consistentlyperformslargescalemovementacrossthefloor,incorporatingchangesofdirectionwithconnectedness,efficiencyandstylisticdetails
3.USEOFWEIGHT:Abilitytoshiftandtransferweightacrossthefloor,fromthefloortostanding,andfromstandingtothefloor,withfluencyandresiliency,andinjumping.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Showsdevelopinguseofthepliéinmakingtransitionsfromonemovementtoanother
!Continuestodevelopuseofthepliéinmakingtransitionsfromonemovementtoanother,throughspaceandfromfloortostanding
!Frequentlydemonstratessuccessintransferringweightfully,andshowsadevelopingsenseofweightinessandgroundedness
!Consistentlydemonstratesanawarenessofthecenterofgravityandfrequentlyshowsanabilitytomobilizethebodythroughspace
!Consistentlyincorporatesshiftsofweight,andfluidtransitionsinandoutofthefloorwithasenseofweightiness,powerandcontrol
!Consistentlyincorporatesshiftsofweight,andfluidtransitionsinandoutofthefloorwithasenseofweightiness,powerandcontrol,inincreasinglycomplexsequences
!Demonstratesproperjumpingtechniqueinsimplejumps
!Consistentlyusesproperjumpingtechniqueinsimplecombinations
!Demonstratesproperuseofjumpingandlanding,andconsistentlymakesfluidchangesof
!Demonstratesproperuseofjumpingandlanding,andconsistentlymakesfluidchangesof
! Demonstratesproperjumpingtechniquewithincreasedelevation,andclarityoflinewithmore
! Consistentlydemonstratestheabilitytomovefluidlymaintaininglineandclaritybetweenextremelevelsof
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direction directioninmorecomplexcombinations
complexchangesofdirection
elevationandthefloor
4.QUALITIES,DYNAMICSANDFOCUS:Abilitytorecognizeandperformarangeofdynamicqualities,withfocus.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Demonstratesdevelopingabilitytorecognizeandperformamoderaterangeofspeedsanddynamics,andmaintainsfocusinsimplemovement
!Recognizesanddemonstratesanincreasedrangeofdynamicqualitiesandspeedsinsimplemovements,andbeginstomaintainfocusinsimplecombinations
!Frequentlyrecognizesandperformsanincreasedrangeofdynamicqualitiesandchangesoffocusinmanyaspectsofclass,andthroughoutcombinations
!Consistentlyintegratesawiderangeofdynamicqualitiesandclearchangesoffocusinmostaspectsofclass,andwhilemovingthroughspace
!Consistentlyintegratesshiftsofdynamicsandfocusatawiderangeofspeedsinmostaspectsofclass,includingcomplexcombinations
!Consistentlyintegratesshiftsofdynamicsandfocusatawiderangeofspeedsinallaspectsofclass,andthroughoutcomplexandchallengingsequences
5.MUSICALITYANDPHRASING:Abilitytoperformmovementsequenceswithrhythmicclarityandbeginningtoinvestigatephrasinginmovementcombinations.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Frequentlystaysintimewithmusicalaccompaniment
!Maintainsrhythmwithinthemusicalframeworkwithdevelopingabilitytodemonstratesimplephrasing
!Frequentlyrecognizestempoandmusicalphrasing,andperformswithsomeattentiontophrasingandtransitions
!Consistentlyperformsintimewithmusicalaccompaniment,anddemonstratesrhythmicclaritywithdevelopingnuancesofphrasingandtransitions
!Consistentlyperformswithrhythmicaccuracy,andincreasinglynuancedphrasingandtransitions
!Consistentlyperformswithrhythmicaccuracy,andsophisticationofphrasingandtransitions
6.LEARNINGMOVEMENTSEQUENCES:Abilitytoacquireandperformmovementsequencesofincreasingcomplexityandlength.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Demonstratesdevelopingabilitytoacquiresimplemovementsandcombinationswithrepeateddemonstrationanddetailedexplanation
!Demonstratesabilitytoacquiresimplemovementsandcombinationswithrepeateddemonstrationandsomeexplanation
!Frequentlyacquirescombinationsatslowtomoderatetemposwithlimiteddemonstrationandsomeexplanation
!Consistentlyacquiresnewmovementinformationandcomplexcombinationslimiteddemonstrationandsomeexplanation
!Consistentlyacquiresdetailsofcombinationsofincreasinglengthandcomplexitywithlimiteddemonstrationandexplanation
!Consistentlyacquiresdetailsofcomplexcombinationswithlittledemonstrationandminimalexplanation
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7.APPLYINGFEEDBACK:Abilitytoapplyandintegratefeedbackfromtheinstructor.BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII
!Appliesfeedbackwhengiven.Beginstoremembertoapplyfeedbackfromoneclasstoanother,withconsistentreminders
!Frequentlyrememberstoapplyfeedbackfromoneclasstoanother,andbeginstoapplyfeedbackfromoneskilltoanother,withconsistentreminders
!Maintainsmostfeedbackfromoneclasstothenextandfrequentlyappliesmostfeedbacktootherskillsinclass,withfewreminders
! Frequentlyretainsfeedbackfromoneclasstoanother,andconsistentlyappliesfeedbacktootherskillsinclasswithfewreminders
!Consistentlyretainsfeedbackfromoneclasstotheanotherandgeneralizesfeedbacktootherskillsinclassandbeyond,withfewreminders
!Consistentlyretainsfeedbackthroughoutandbeyondtheclasswithadevelopedsenseofself-feedback
8.DEVELOPINGENERGYANDSTAMINA:Abilitytomaintainenergythroughoutclassandincombinationsrequiringendurance.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Maintainsenergythroughoutsimplecombinations
!Challengesoneselftoincreasestamina
!Showsincreasedstaminaandenergyincomplexcombinations
!Showsincreasedstaminaandsustainedenergyinlongercombinations
!Consistentlyshowsstaminaandsustainedenergythroughoutmostoftheclass
!Consistentlydemonstratesstaminaandtheuseofsustainedenergythroughouttheclass
9.PRINCIPLESSPECIFICTOTHETECHNIQUESTUDIED:Abilitytoperformelementsofmovementspecifictothetechniquetaught,andtoapplyprinciplesofthattechnique,appropriatefortheleveloftheclass.
BeginningI BeginningII IntermediateI IntermediateII AdvancedI AdvancedII!Demonstratesabilitytoembodyspecifictechnicalprinciplesinbasicmovements
!Demonstratesabilitytoembodyspecifictechnicalprincipleswhilemovingthroughspace
!Frequentlyembodiesspecifictechnicalprinciplesinsimplecombinations
!Frequentlyidentifiesandembodiesspecifictechnicalprinciplesthroughoutthemajorityofclass
!Consistentlyidentifiesandembodiesspecifictechnicalprinciplesthroughoutthemajorityofclass
!Consistentlyidentifies,embodies,andintegratesspecifictechnicalprinciplesthroughoutentireclass
10.WORKHABITS:Acquisitionofmatureworkethics,habits,andattitudesconsistentwiththedanceprofession.Atalllevels,studentsareexpectedtodemonstratestrongworkhabits.! Superior4Consistentlyarrivesontime,hasexcellentattendanceandexcellentclassroometiquette
! VeryGood3Consistentlyarrivesontime,hasverygoodattendance,andfrequentgoodclassroometiquette
! Average2Sometimesarriveslate,hasgoodattendance,andoftenshowsgoodclassroometiquette
! BelowAverage1Consistentlyarriveslate,andhaspoorattendanceordoesnotunderstandgoodclassroometiquette
! Failure0Consistentlyarriveslate,ormissesclassoften,ordoesnotshowgoodclassroometiquette