Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0206 - Modern Dance Technique 2

Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique 2 is an advanced-beginning level class, which will establish a foundational experience with 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 the embodiment of phrase work. Along the way we will also bring attention to alignment, spatial clarity, use of breath, increasing range of motion and the development of strength and stamina. 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.

Independent Work Variable credit Students are expected to spend 2-4 hours weekly in preparation and work outside of class time. Prerequisite: Modern Dance 1,2,3 and/or previous study of modern dance technique. Field Trip Fees: $30-$50 to attend performances