Contemporary/Modern Dance I

Catalog description

First in a three-course sequence. Introduce and practice fundamental movement vocabulary and concepts of modern/contemporary dance. Warm up, center, and traveling movement sequences practiced on the floor, standing, and through studio space. Emphasis on body awareness, spatial awareness, and musicality. Discover the body as an expressive instrument. Build biomechanical, aesthetic, and historical foundations for further contemporary/modern dance training. May be repeated up to four times for credit.