Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythm Education and Dance
Course Code: AEB033
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To associate rhythm and dance with music, to combine movement concepts and skills with dance, to examine different types of dance and to create a unique dance composition.

Course Content

Preparing compositions with music using various body forms. Learn to step salsa, tango, waltz, polka

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Exploring movement potential, aesthetic skills, rhythim feeling and imaging
2. Expressing feelings and ideas through creative movement experiences, via dance,
3.Developing of concept about dance in all populations
4.To express the perceived rhythm by using body language
5.To be able to perceive the rhythms heard
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altay F., Bulca Y. Ritim Eğitimi ve Dans 2006 Ankara
2.Aktaş,G. (1999)Temel Dans Eğitimi.İzmir
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of Dance, why we need dance, dance terminology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction basic rhythms), using rhythm, music, area, spatial awareness, using imagery, rhythmic games and activities, using locomotor and nonlocomotor movements
Week 3 - Theoretical
Creating and performing dance, improvisation, basic body movements, improve extension and release tension, (contraction - relaxation) step’s techniques, travellings, skips and hops, swings and circles, turns, waves
Week 4 - Theoretical
Dance composition and choreography, the logical connection of the movements, fluid mobility, distribution of difficulties, connecting elements, technical, aesthetic and emotional in relationship with the music, musical time
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic ballet exercises (at bars and floor), Basic arm and food positions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Dance composition and choreography, the logical connection of the movements, fluid mobility, distribution of difficulties, connecting elements, technical, aesthetic and emotional in relationship with the music, musical time
Week 7 - Theoretical
Creative thinking skills, creative movement creative dance,
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vals,Tango and Polka basic step
Week 10 - Theoretical
Latin dances (salsa basic step)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Latin dances (salsa basic step)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Latin dances (salsa step switch)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Latin dance (bacata)
Week 14 - Theoretical
accurate positions and posture, sequential movement activities
Week 15 - Theoretical
accurate positions and posture, sequential movement activities
Week 16 - Final Exam
final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice143270
Term Project1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
4
3
OÇ-4
5
4
4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026