Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythm Education And Dance
Course Code: SYB206
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Movement skills through dance, cognitive skills, choreographic and creative procedures, social and aesthetic skills, posture, body image, artistic presentation, developing healthy, introducing different dance forms

Course Content

Dance composition (choreography) , basic concepts of rhythm, Note, measures, rhythm, melody , music selection and oral rhythm exercises, movement: movements that depend on the structure of Music, basic locomotor movements (dance stepping techniques: walks, leaps, tabs, turns, shifts, jumps), traditional folk dances , kolbastı, creative activity in movement and dance, classical dances: Waltz, Latin dances: Tango, samba, rumba, pasodobli steps, forms of arrangement: and the way they use it, compositions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Elçin SAVAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows knowledge of notes, music measurements and oral rhythm in dance education
2.Can use motion concepts in rhythm and dance programs
3.Using small parts of the body, apply the concepts of motion for small shapes to a composition
4.Locomotive movements (jump, jump, etc.) do the required quality and competence
5.To be able to comprehend different dance practices
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altay F., Bulca Y. (2006) Rhythm Education and Dance, Ankara
2.Aktas, GA. (1999) Basic Dance Education, Izmir
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to movement and dance education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Giving notes and measurement information. Walking with tempo and studying various step forms.
Week 3 - Practice
Walking by changing directions, movement exercises by music, using various step forms, studying arm positions from basic dance positions.
Week 4 - Practice
Study of arm positions with appropriate stepping to music. arm ripples and brushing movements. Giving information about choosing dance music.
Week 5 - Practice
Galop, hopping, tay movements to work by taking place. The movements, flexions and their application in various step forms.
Week 6 - Practice
Jump and jump, teaching turns. Intermediate stepping through splashes and joining of turns.
Week 7 - Practice
Dance series preparation exercises using learned basic skills.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Vals, tango and Polka
Week 10 - Practice
Latin dances (salsa basic step)
Week 11 - Practice
Latin dances (salsa basic step)
Week 12 - Practice
Latin dances (salsa transition step)
Week 13 - Practice
Latin dances (bacata)
Week 14 - Practice
Artistic dances (ballet, modern, jazz and other creative dances) sample dance work.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment213536
Practice Examination110212
Midterm Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes