Int Modern Dance I

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This course is a first-level intermediate modern dance technique derived in part from the principles of the American founders of modern dance, emphasizing movement vocabulary. Students demonstrate two 16-32 count movement exercises that focus on stamina, spinal connectivity, and musicality. Students execute two movement phrases with a focus on level changes and spatial design. Students attend a live modern dance performance and evaluate the production based on the dancers' technical display and choreographic intent. Lastly, there is a final class performance that emphasizes performance techniques.Please note: Dress in dance attire on the first day of the class.