Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0216 - Modern/Contemp. Dance Tech. 4

Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique 4 is a high-intermediate level class, which will build on students' previous study of modern dance technique. The studio will be our laboratory for this semester-long exploration of a wide range of modern dance concepts with a focus on sensation, initiation, expansive use of space, efficiency, safety, connectivity and increasingly complex phrase work. Along the way we will give continued attention to alignment, spatial clarity, use of breath, increasing range of motion and the development of strength and stamina. Ultimately, the goal is for each student to engage in a holistic approach to contemporary/modern dance technique-moving beyond rote mimicry toward dynamic, fully expansive movement exploration. The hope is that this consistent engagement in movement practice over the course of the semester will form the basis of a sustainable and deeply engaged movement practice-one that may inform a lifetime of embodied creative process.Prerequisite: previous study of modern dance technique.

Independent Work Variable Credit In this course students are expected to spend 2-4 hours on preparation and work outside of class time. Variable Credit. Concert ticket fees $30-$50.