Rhythm Studies 3 (DNCE 2111)
Rhythm Studies 3 is the third in a series of four rhythm courses taught during each semester of the Dance Diploma. This intensive skills course focuses on the acquisition of strong skills in performance time-keeping, metre, rhythmic grouping, and tempo. The course introduces elements of Western European rhythmic principles side by side with other sophisticated rhythm traditions and practices from Africa, Latin America and India. The student develops a solid grounding in rhythmic practice and an introductory knowledge of available tools for strengthening rhythmic feel.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Course code: DNCE 2111
Credits: 2.0
Length: 37.5 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Rhythm Studies 2
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0Additional Information
- Bell patterns and African bi-rhythm concepts
- Timelines
- Introduction to polyrhythm
- Basic concepts of feel in jazz, latin and classical music
- Advanced simple and compound metre exercises
- Syncopation
- Afro Cuban rhythm sequences
- Continued development of South Indian music: Tala, Gati, Jati, Solkattu
- South Indian cadence formulas
- Introduction to common rhythmic forms
- Introduction to contemporary music rhythm concepts
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.