NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...

take this course and/or PA154 Advanced Dance Techniques II in any order.
One is not prerequisite for the other.
PA136 Introduction to Dance Composition
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
This course introduces students to the theories of dance composition. Students
learn to choreograph solos, duets, trios, and group dances using the elements of
dance: body, effort, shape, space. Each class consists of a modern dance
technique class. Through daily active dance participation, students learn to use
improvisation as a tool to create new movement, as well as body awareness,
use of the environment, and group dynamics. No previous dance experience is
necessary for this course. The completed and work-in-progress dances are
shown in either a studio performance or an informal dance showing. Students
meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected to participate in two
additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the class meeting to comply with
the Surgeon General’s recommendation of three moderate exercise sessions
weekly.
PA138 Dance Appreciation
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of ballet, modern, jazz, hip
hop, improvisation and choreography. This is a broad overview of dance as an
art form. Students learn how one technique evolved into the next. Students
participate each week in technique classes incorporating ballet, modern, jazz,
and hip hop. This course familiarizes the student with practices, philosophies,
terminologies, styles of dance, and careers in dance. Lectures include films and
recordings. Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected to
participate in two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the class meeting
to comply with the Surgeon General’s recommendation of three moderate
exercise sessions weekly.
PA140 Self Defense
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
This course is designed to introduce students to personal safety and awareness.
Topics of study include the recognition of dangerous situations and instruction in
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