Dance 300 - ST:TECHNQ & PERFORM-GYROTONICS

These one-credit topics are designed to give students a weekly study of a specific dance technique to augment their on-going training. Students registered for a topic in this course must have completed or be concurrently registered for a related two-credit technique class and are required to be at the high intermediate or advanced level in that technique. Dance faculty should be consulted concerning questions about level placement. The independent investigation section of this course requires permission of the department chair for registration and the mentorship of a member of the Dance faculty. As with regular technique courses, students may repeat any Study in Dance Technique and Performance course topic two times for credit. 1 credit per topic.: The GYROTONIC Expansion System® was created by a professional dancer, Julio Horvath, as a way for him to heal and regain strength and agility after suffering from a series of debilitating injuries. This course is an introduction to the GYROTONIC® method (meaning circular toning). It is designed for dancers of all levels and will focus specifically on applying this movement system to dance technique. Students will learn exercises designed to simultaneously lengthen and strengthen muscles, support joint stability and mobility, stimulate circulation, build core strength through breath support, enhance coordination, and promote a practice of mindful movement. The course will meet in group sessions as well as private sessions to address the specific concerns of each student.

Topic: The Gyrotonic Method Applied to Dance Technique.