Course Description
Advanced/pre-professional level course designed to aid the student in further continued acquisition and development of technical skills in contemporary dance. Technique and theory basic to this dance form plus motional properties as they relate to dance will be emphasized.
Athena Title
Contemporary Modern Dance IV
Prerequisite
Eight hours of DANC 4654 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
- Develop a kinesthetically sound movement foundation. - Gain a theoretical perspective through application of movement principles. - Advance one's technical proficiency relevant to the contemporary dance genre. - Fulfill expressive potential, expand movement possibilities and imporve overall performance abilities. - Nurture and enrich artistry through full-bodied investment.
Topical Outline
The second advanced level practice of skill proficiency required of a professional level contemporary dance performer. Course will include movement exercises and phrases that support and establish proper alignment; efficient movement patterns; strength and flexibility; locomotion skills; level change; qualities and phrasing; and Space Harmony principles. Performance quality will be emphasized in lengthy, fast-paced and complex movement combinations. Outside research to deepen theoretical understanding of this style will be studied and applied. Discussion of contemporary dance performances, juried assessments and self evaluation papers required.
Syllabus