Course Description
The acquisition and development of technical skills in contemporary dance. Techniques basic to this dance form plus motional properties as they relate to dance will be emphasized.
Athena Title
CONTEMP DANCE I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in DANC 1650
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The study of fundamental movement concepts, principles and processes will be developed through the practice of low intermediate-level proficiency skills in modern dance technique. A variety of movement sequences support technical foundations and clarify contemporary dance technique, theory and style.
Topical Outline
The practice of movement exercises and phrases that develop proper alignment; efficient movement patterns; strength and flexibility; locomotion skills; level change; qualities and phrasing; and spatial orientation inherent in contemporary dance technique. Motional properties as they relate to technique will be emphasized. Improvisation will be used to further explore and embody particular movement concepts and processes. Discussion of contemporary dance performances, juried assessments and self evaluation papers required.