THEA 227Dance Technique I: Modern

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Methods, Theories, and Technical foundations of techniques such as: Graham, Limon, Horton, and Cunningham. Modern dance is based on dynamism and the collision of two opposites, in techniques such as contraction and release, fall and recovery, and movement derived from natural rhythms and as a result of movement not dependent on musical or other forms. Modern dance is a form of expression designed to give physical substance to feelings such celebration, hate, passion, dreams, fears, and tragedies of life underlying human behaviors. Students will learn basic styles and techniques created by the leading choreographers in the field such as Martha Graham, Jose Limon etc. The method is center floor work, standing parallel lines, deep core work, sitting contractions, and limbering body work. This class caters for all levels.