Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0122 - Dancing Modern I

Dancing Modern 1 is a beginning level modern dance technique course, which will introduce students to "modern" and "contemporary" dance practices. Establishing the studio as a kind of the laboratory, students will be invited to embody a wide variety of movement sequences designed to bring attention to the body's capacity for articulation, spatial awareness, musicality, interpretation and personal expression. How does this capacity change throughout the semester-long process? What might the refinement of these skills prepare us for? What is the relationship between our in-class practice and the art form's manifestation in performance contexts? By viewing choreographic works by experienced choreographers, students will learn to read, discuss and write about a diverse range of dance performance. Students will be expected to approach class work with openness and a commitment to rigor, to develop dance literacy by attending live performances throughout the semester, and to use the written word as a way to record and process various aspects of the experience.

Arts, Design, and Media Writing and Research Independent Work Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours weekly in preparation and work outside of class time. Fees: $30-$50 to attend performances. No previous dance experience is necessary.