Let's Get Tapping!
The Credit Tap Class begins Monday, August 22, 2016 (Register by Thursday August 25th)Encore Tap begins Wednesday, September 7, 2016
CLC Tap I, II, and III begin Thursday September 8, 2015 (Register by September 7th)
Our Dance Revue will be November 19th, with the dress rehearsal the same day.
Our theme will be "Let It Go"
Credit will dance to :Wavin' Flag by K'Naan
Encore will dance to: Ob La Di Ob La Da by the Beattles
Tap II will dance to:Go Big or Go Home by American Authors or Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Tap III will dance to: Shake It Off by Taylor Swift or Honey I'm Good by Andy Grammer
Students will be allowed to perform solos and duets as desired. We will have space for three additional numbers. Students must choreograph their own additional number, but have their music, choreography, and costuming approved beforehand. Music selections must not exceed 2 minutes.
Course Guide (For Credit)
DANC299-001
(102879) /DANCE 299-002(102880)
Course Guide
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Semester:
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Fall
2016
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Instructor:
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Marilee
Herman
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Phone:
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505.486.5413
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E-mail:
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Office:
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1905
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Office Hours:
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As
Needed
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Meeting Location and Times
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08/22/2016-12/14/2016 Special Topics Monday,
Wednesday 09:00AM - 09:50AM, West Classroom Comp Lower, Room 1905
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Course Description
A fun energetic introduction to tap dancing. Each class
will build upon basic skills, combining steps into dance routine to be
performed at the semester-end Dance Revue. Students will also be expected to
learn step names and a basic history of tap.
Prerequisites
None
Required Text
Tap Shoes: Participation points will be reduced if students do not have
tap shoes in class by September 3rd
For a higher quality
sound, look for shoes with taps that are attached with SCREWS, not nails or
rivets. (look closely as some manufacturers try to make it look like it is a
screw, but it cannot be loosened. Capezio is usually a safe brand. Bloch is
too, but is usually more expensive.) If ordering online make sure to read all
the information to find out if the sizing matches street shoe sizing. Reading reviews
will help you make a decision on the best shoe for you.
Locally: Dance Connection, Mann Dance and Dance4Him
have a small supply of tap shoes. Payless Shoes also carries tap shoes, but the
styling is designed for children.
Online:.
Discount Dance Supply also carries a
wide variety, if you enter teacher code
78117 : you can receive 10% off your first order. Amazon and Zappos both
usually have a tap shoes starting at around $25 and up. Both offer free
shipping and free returns.
Appropriate clothing for class.
Students will also need to provide the basis for their dance revue costumes.
Generally we work within the framework of a typical wardrobe (Black pants,
colored tees, jeans, leggings, etc.) and I add accessories. I will give you
plenty of notice for costuming needs. If you do not have/cannot afford the
items required, please let me know and we can work something out.
Recommended Text
·
What the
Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing Brian Seibert,
Course Requirements
Students will do the following activities:
1.
Execute basic tap exercises and technique
2.
Perform center tap step combinations,
3.
Perform given tap combinations across the floor
4.
Choreograph short combination or warm-up routine
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Perform in Semester-end Dance revue
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Take a Written Mid-term about step names and basic Tap history
Additional Requirements for Honors Students (Section 0H1)
No Additional requirements
Participation and Attendance Policy
Attendance is 45% of class grade
10 points daily
2 points
on time
2 points
dressed appropriately (shoes)
6 points
participation/effort
Other Classroom Policies and Expectations
Missed Class:
I understand that life happens and you will occasionally have to miss
class. If you must miss, please text or email me BEFORE class and let me know
that you are missing and why. If you notify me, you will still receive 4
participation points, up to three times. Classes can also be made up during my
CLC classes on Thursday evenings (6-7 or7-8pm). The same point schedule will apply
to make up classes (punctuality, etc.)
If you are auditing my class, I would also appreciate knowing if you are
missing. A quick text/or email goes a long way.
Dance Revue:
Participation in the Dance Revue is not optional. I expect each student
to diligently work to learn the routines and perform to the best of his/her
ability. Performances rely on all students in order to be successful. Please
submit time off requests early for both the Dress Rehearsal and the Revue.
Choreography Project:
In class collaborative
choreography. The class may work together to create a routine for the dance
revue. Groups of three-four students will each be responsible for a short
section of the number.
Individual
Choreography. Each student will need to choreograph at least six
eight-counts, to music of their own choosing. These routines will be shared the
last two weeks of class. We will spend time in class practicing choreographing
Grading
To determine final grades.…
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Category
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Weight
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Attendance
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45
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Midterm
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20
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Choreography
Project
Dance
Revue
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10
15
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Final
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10
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Key Dates to Remember
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Fall 2016
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August 22
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First
Day of Instruction
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August 22-September 9
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Drop Period for
Full-Term Classes
(No Grade Recorded
on Transcript)
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September 3-5
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Labor
Day Holiday – Campus Closed
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October 12
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Written
Midterm
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November 19
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Fall
Dance Revue: Dress Rehearsal 1:00 pm Dance Revue 7:00 pm
San Juan College Little
Theater
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November 23-27
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Thanksgiving
Holiday – Campus Closed
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December 5 and 7
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Choreography
Projects Due
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December 12
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Final
Exam
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December 14
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Last
Day of Semester
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December 17-January 1
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Winter
Break – Campus Closed
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College Policies
The following information also applies to your work in this
class.
1. Academic Accommodations—American with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
If you believe you need academic accommodations due
to physical or learning disabilities, you are encouraged to inform me as soon
as possible. If you have special needs
for campus emergency situations, please inform me immediately. You can also contact the college’s disability
advisor in the Advising/Counseling Center at 566-3271. The advisor can work with you in verifying
your disabilities and developing accommodation strategies.
2. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA)
Your personal information and grade are confidential. Aside from routine reporting to the college
required for this course, I will not share such information with anyone unless
I have your permission.
3. Academic Honesty Rules
San Juan College expects all students to adhere to
the Academic Honesty Rules as posted online:
<http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/AcademicHonesty>. These are the official guidelines for
all classes at San Juan College (July 2006).
4. Student Conduct Statement
College is preparation for professional
opportunities, and professional conduct is expected in courses, including
online classes, as well as any written communications, and interactions with
members of the college community. As part of our learning community,
students are expected to interact and communicate in a mature, respectful,
thoughtful, and supportive manner. Students who demonstrate
disrespectful, hostile, belittling, bullying or other disruptive behavior will
be subject to potential consequences and possible dismissal from the
college. The college will take
appropriate action when students demonstrate threatening behavior (to others or
self). Students should refer to the Code
of Conduct in the Student Handbook for additional information.
5. Student
Safety
Keeping students safe is a priority,
and part of that is ensuring that we have the ability to communicate emergency
messages – whether for school closures due to weather or for more or urgent
situations. Rave is San Juan College’s emergency messaging system. Through your SJC student email, you will
automatically receive email messages, however, it is also vital that you
receive text messages. In order to
receive the messages, you must register with Rave. This is a simple process and
can be done at www.sanjuancollege.edu/campusalerts. When registering, please make sure that your
mobile status is “confirmed.”
The Department of Public Safety is
available 24 hours per day. In an
emergency, they can be accessed by calling 215-3091 or 566-3333.
In the event of an emergency, a Rave
message will be sent, and depending on the situation, you will be instructed to
do one of the following:
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Evacuate the building
o Shelter
in place (Campus doors are locked, and operations continue as normal. During
this situation, no one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of the
campus.)
o Lockdown
(Campus doors are locked. All operations cease, and you should take cover in
your immediate area. No one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of
the campus.)
6.
Drop for
Non-Attendance and/or Non-Participation
Class
Attendance and Participation Expectation:
Face-to-Face
– Students are expected to attend and participate in class regularly. Any student missing more than 10% of
consecutive class time, (For example, in a regular 15 week class that meets
twice a week, this equates to the student missing 3 consecutive classes)
without consultation with the instructor may be considered as having abandoned
the course.
On-line – Students are expected to
participate regularly and submit all course assignments, based on the course
guide definition. A student who does not
submit any assignments during a consecutive 10% of the course (1.5 weeks of a
15 week semester) without consulting the instructor, may be considered as
having abandoned the course. Logging in
does not meet the attendance standard.
Competency-Based Education Classes – Students are
expected to have regular and substantive interactions with their instructor and
to actively work on course content. A
student who has not submitted coursework, nor had substantive interactions with
the instructor over a consecutive 10% of the term, without the instructor’s
prior approval, will be considered to have abandoned the competency
progression. Last date of attendance
will be recorded as the last date that coursework was submitted or that the
student met with the instructor. For
on-line learners, logging in does not meet the attendance
standard.
Failure to
Meet Class Participation Expectation:
Students who fail to meet participation expectations
will have their last date of attendance recorded. This date will be used to recalculate any
financial aid received/veteran’s benefits received, and the student may be
required to repay the institution/government.
If the student does not drop the course, an ‘X’ grade will be
recorded. An ‘X’ grade impacts the grade
point average the same as an ‘F’.
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