SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

Dance 255: Dance in World Cultures: Global Perspectives in Dance Theater

SYLLABUS Instructor: Kara Miller E-mail: karamill@hawaii.edu Phone: 956-2596 _____________________________________________________________________________ Dance 255 is a survey of Global Perspectives in Dance Theater. The practice of dance theater can be found as an expression of ritual, social events, court tradition, classical theater, and contemporary styles in live and digital performance. At the heart of this course is how dance theater embodies and is in dialogue with concepts of culture, myth, performance, and social bodies. Lectures and film screenings provide a basic understanding of contemporary issues around movement practices and the global migration of dance styles. Active classroom participation cultivates the ability to engage in discussions about dance and gain a wider appreciation for the range of commonalities and differences in movement aesthetics and theory. As currently practiced, dance is a wide-ranging interdisciplinary field. This class explores questions raised in Dance and Performance Studies in relation to performance and ritual. The W designation focuses on writing and thinking critically about the role of movement and the body in society. Why Paris? Paris is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centers in the arts. Dance, theater, music, media, fashion, and all the arts contribute to Paris as one of the world’s major global arts scene. It is the home of notable dance companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet as well as a hotbed of activity in experimentation with transnational influences of dance genres such as contemporary, bharatanatyam, salsa, breakdancing, and many more. Being in Paris affords the class the opportunity to see huge dance and theater performances as well as traditional and innovative practices in performance art. ______________________________________________________________________________ Course Objectives By the end of the semester you should be able to:

1. Identify, define, and explain basic concepts and theories in dance. 2. Explain and analyze dance in the context of culture, myth, performance, and social bodies. 3. Apply concepts, theories, and research methods to specific issues in researching and writing

about dance. 4. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities in how dance practices are expressed in

ritual, social events, court tradition, classical theater, and contemporary styles in diverse geographic regions around the world.

5. Analyze and discuss specific examples of how dance reflects the values and aesthetics of the culture in which it is found.

6. Understand the value of a creative imagination and be able to apply it to your everyday life. 7. Cooperate effectively with others in the course through collaboration on group tasks or

projects online.

SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

Student Learning Outcomes

• The student will interpret how a specific dance concept is understood from a performance and cultural perspective.

• The student will identify, describe, compare and contrast specific examples of how dance reflects the values and aesthetics of various cultures.

• The student will discuss, compare, and analyze diverse social and cultural perspectives and concepts found in dance practices around the world.

Required Text Texts will be available as pdf articles from online dance and theater journals in the UHM library. ______________________________________________________________________________ Assignments Reading assignments are listed on the day that they are due, meaning be sure to come to class that day prepared to discuss what you have read!!! Projects, written responses, and additional assignments are also listed on the day that they are due. Late submissions are not accepted. You are encouraged to consult with the instructor and turn in working drafts of papers at any point during the semester. If you are having difficulty in class, please see me. I want all of you to succeed in this course, and there may be ways in which I can help you.

W Designation: This course is a “W” course and a writing intensive. A significant portion of your grade will be based on written assignments Performance Critiques: You are required to attend five dance and theatrical performances this semester and write a critique/observation for each of them. Midterm and Final Exam: Both a mid-term and final exam will be given. The exams consist of essay questions Research Paper and Presentation: A final research paper will integrate course information with your own creative dance/theater topics inquiry and an oral presentation will be shared with participants in class.

______________________________________________________________________________ Method of Evaluation (refer to attached Schedule and Assignment Summary) Contribution to discussion in class and online (5 pts per week x 15 modules) 75 Performance Response (5 critiques x 25 pts each) 125 Research Project

Research Proposal and Bibliography 50 Research Paper Rough Draft and Bibliography 50 Research Paper Final Draft 50 Oral Presentation 50

Exams (2) 100 ____ 500 points total Grades

A 450 – 500 points B 400 – 449 points C 350 – 399 points D 300 – 349 points F 299 and under

SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

______________________________________________________________________________ Writing Format All of your work will be read. Expressing your point of view and creative engagement with the materials are encouraged. This class is a space for you to experiment. For all assignments outside of class, please type your paper using a standard font and size, double-spaced, with 1” margins on all sides. In addition to the essays, there will be a weekly online discussion forum. Assignments for posting online will be discussed during the first week of class. Use APA or MLA format for all quotations and bibliographies when citing sources. If you have questions about any of the assignments, or would like me to take a look at your work in progress, please feel free to make an appointment and see me during office hours. _____________________________________________________________________________ Overview and Attendance Readings, class discussions, film screenings, attending live performances and studio classes, in class writing exercises and assignments are all integral parts of the course. The lectures will be supplemented with film excerpts, creative activities, and discussion of both assigned reading and audio/visual materials. Practical movement sessions may be introduced however the course is not designed to provide dance technique instruction or a repertoire of choreography. All in-class activities compliment rather than duplicate the required readings. Exams will be based on both the class lectures, film screenings, discussion, and reading assignments. Regular attendance and participation are vital and figure into the final grade. Each student will be allowed one excused absence. Each additional absence will result in a 3% grade deduction. Tardiness to class is disruptive and should be kept to a minimal. Regular tardiness will result in a 3% grade deduction. Total contact hours for the course include 45 hours for the semester. ______________________________________________________________________________ On Campus Writing Assistance Resources All services are free and available to students. For more information and to make an appointment, visit the site online. THE WRITING CENTER http://www.english.hawaii.edu/writingcenter/

SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION Week One Introduction and Syllabus Review Introduction to dance and theater in Paris What is Dance? A Performance Studies Approach

Sklar. Dance Studies Five Premises for a Culturally Sensitive Approach to Dance.

Conquergood. Performances Studies. Interventions and Radical Research. (online pdf) GLOBALIZATION AND THE MIGRATION OF DANCE ACROSS BORDERS The Migration of Dance Forms Through Internet, Television, and Film Week Two Morgan. Early Globalization and Dance Hall (online article)

Marcoux. Globalization of Bollywood (online article) Birringer. Dance and Interactivity. (article handout) Dance and Media Timeline

Week Three Gray and Murphy. Manaakitanga in Motion: Indigenous Choreographies of Possibility. (article handout) Nepia. Article Handout. Dance/Theater Outing #1 DANCE, MYTH, AND RITUAL A look at dance as an expression of spiritual values and ecology in dialogue with cultures from Guåhan, Sri Lanka, Bali, and the U.S. Week Four Native and Indigenous Contemporary Dance. Week Five Reed. Performance, Ritual, and Politics in Sri Lanka. 2-15, 23-35

9-22 Skype Guest Channa Widjewardena from the Channaupuli Sri Lankan Dance Company

Dibia. Balinese Dance, Drama and Music. 8 – 17, 52 – 59 Dance/Theater Outing #2 CONSTRUCTING IDENTITIES THROUGH DANCE: SOCIAL BODIES AND CULTURAL MEMORY Framing perspectives in dance practice, preservation, political resistance, marginalization, and cultural tourism by looking at contemporary issues in the dance traditions in Taiwan, China, and Hawaii. Week Six Taiwan - From Cultural Nationalism to the Transnational and Personal Arts (pdf) (10-20) Chen Ya-ping. Identity, Hybridity, Diversity: A Brief of Dance in Taiwan. Chao Chi-fang. Holding Hands to Dance: Movement as Cultural

SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

Metaphor in the Dances of Indigenous People in Taiwan. 9-29 Dance in China: Guest Xiaozhen Liu Turn in: Research Paper Proposal

Week Seven Takamine, Victoria Holt. 2015. “Layered Stories of Hula.” Asia Pacific

Dance Festival Viewers Guide. Ku’uleialoha Stillman. “Hula Competitions”, “Globalizing Hula” .pdf

How to write a research paper in dance

Dance/Theater Outing #3 Week Eight Turn in: Rough Draft of Research Paper/Annotated Bibliography (10-20) In Class Peer Review of Research Paper Draft Conducting an Oral History Interview Class Week Nine Essay Exam #1 DANCE AND ECONOMY: COURT AND GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE Theoretical concepts engaging the role of patronage and government in the development of national, court, and classical dance performance. (India, Europe/France, Japan, Philippines, Oceania) Week Ten Venkataraman. History of Indian Dance. 451-461 Srinivasan. Sweating Sari’s. Meduri. Bharatha Natyam – What are You? Hereniko, Vilsoni. 2015. “Dancing Fiji: Old Dances, New Choreographies, Dancing Free.” Asia Pacific Viewers Guide.

Dance/Theater Outing #4 Week Eleven Van Zile. Perspective on Korean Movement, Ch. 1. Watch Online: Korean Course Videos Week Twelve Kabuki and Ballet D.R. 73 – 81, 99-102, 136-149

Dance/Theater Outing #5

Week Thirteen Alcedo, Patrick. 2015. “Philippine Culture Through Its Dance Traditions.” Asia Pacific Viewers Guide.

Villaruz, Basilio Esteban. 1994. "Sayaw: An Essay on the American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions in Philippine Dance." Sentrong Pangkultura NG Pilipinas.

RESEARCH PROJECT, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, AND FINAL EXAM Week Fourteen Turn in: Final Research Paper In Class Peer Review

Week Fifteen Oral Presentation and Project Review

Week Sixteen Final Exam

SYLLABUS – Dance 255 University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Paris Study Abroad Fall Semester 2017

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

Bring a notebook to every class for your in class writing assignments. Guidelines will be discussed for all assignments in class. Online Discussion Forum Each week there will be a question based on the assigned reading in the Discussion Forum on the course website. Post a critical reflective response. Your answers should be approximately 150 words each and are due no later than 11:59pm on Monday of each week. Performance Response Attend five Dance or Theatrical performances in Paris. Write a 1 page close reading response and critique of the event. A list of suggested concerts will be presented at the first class meeting. Research Paper Proposal Write a one page research proposal about a dance form or topic that interests you. Later in the semester you will use this topic for a final research project 10-12 page paper and an oral presentation. All topics for the final research project must be approved by the instructor so after you have submitted the proposal, you will meet with the instructor to confirm content. Research Paper Rough Draft and Annotated Bibliography Submit a rough draft of at least six pages of your final research paper (final will be 10-12 pages). Include a typed bibliography with 4-6 sources in alphabetical order. Final Research Paper Submit the final draft of your research paper including the oral interview research (10-12 pages) Oral Presentation Each person will sign up for one 10 minute presentation to the class based on your research paper to. The sign up sheet will be passed around in class a month before. Guidelines will be discussed in class. Exams Exam #1 Midterm Exam #2 Final Exam The Exams consist of essay questions. Guidelines will be discussed in class.

Rough Draft of Research Paper 75 points

Each column receives points. 1 is the lowest and 15 is the highest (variable according to column)

Student Name: _____________________ Excellent OK Requires More Development Total Thesis 15 pts.

The paper has a central purpose and an insightful approach to the subject. The introduction includes a one-sentence thesis statement expressing the main ideas and how they are logically related.

The paper has a clear approach to the subject. A thesis statement in the introduction expresses the main ideas but may just list the ideas without indicating how they are logically related.

The paper lacks a clear thesis or has a thesis that does not show insight into the subject or is not expressed clearly in the introduction. Logical connections among the main ideas may not be clear.

Organization 15 pts.

The paper is unified with a relevant introduction and conclusion, clear connections between the thesis statement and topic sentences, focused body paragraphs, effective topic sentences, a logical progression of ideas, and smooth transitions.

The paper is organized logically, but there could be clearer connections between topic sentences and the thesis statement, better-focused body paragraphs, more effective topic sentences, a more logical progression of ideas, or better transitions.

The paper does not show an understanding of essay structure. The paper may lack topic sentences, connections between the thesis statement and body paragraphs, focused body paragraphs, a logical progression of ideas, or effective transitions.

Support and Development of Ideas 15 pts

Ideas are developed with abundant evidence and clear explanation and interpretation tailored to the audience.

Ideas are developed with evidence and explanation tailored to the audience, but some ideas may lack support.

Ideas lack sufficient evidence and explanation, or the ideas are not appropriate for the audience. Paper does not include annotated bibliography.

Insight Into Subject 15 pts

The ideas are consistently original and insightful and demonstrate a sophistication and complexity of thought.

The ideas are generally clear and logical, perhaps relying heavily on commonly accepted concepts.

The ideas are not consistently clear or logical, lack insight, or rely entirely on commonly accepted concepts.

Style, Grammar, and Punctuation 10 pts

The paper expresses ideas clearly, with a confident and sophisticated writing style, quotations smoothly integrated, varied sentences, effective word choice, and logical transitions. The paper is a minimum of 8 written pages not including the bibliography.

The paper has grammar and punctuation errors, but most errors are minor. Most of the formatting is correct.

The paper has many grammar and punctuation errors and may have major errors. There may be formatting problems.

Bibliography 5 pts

Paper includes annotated bibliography with solid academic sources and a minimum of 6 sources.

Paper includes bibliography but not complete.

The ideas are not consistently clear or logical, lack insight, or rely entirely on commonly accepted concepts.

Grand Total