Dance Composition Basics

Dance Composition Basics

• Description|Table of Contents|Author|Ancillaries|Excerpts|Sample Content| 27 lesson plans that draw from and highlight selected portions of original compositions by King and Rhoden|33 reproducible assessment and self-evaluation forms|An instructor guide that includes a sample course syllabus plus written exams for each chapter| PowerPoint presentations to guide students through each lesson|A web resource featuring online videos that are closely tied to the lesson plans and provide a richer learning experience for students; students can access this resource inside or outside of class|An introductory statement and a vocabulary list|A warm-up to prepare the body and focus the mind| Structured improvisations that help dancers understand the movement concepts of the lesson| Problem-solving activities that allow dancers to apply the concepts presented in the improvisations| Discussion questions to engage dancers and promote understanding| Assessment rubrics to guide evaluation of each dancers learning