Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0216 - Modern-Contemporary 4

Modern-Contemporary Dance Technique 4 is an intermediate-level class, which will continue to build on students' previous study of modern dance technique. The studio will be our laboratory for a semester-long exploration of a wide range of modern dance concepts with a focus on sensation, initiation, expansive use of space, connectivity and increasingly complex phrase work. Along the way we will give continued attention to alignment, spatial clarity, 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 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 1,2,3 and/or previous study of modern dance technique. Field Trip Fees: $30-$50 to attend performances