Dance Kinesiology

Catalog description

This course includes the study of human movement specific to dance, with emphasis on the anatomical principles and the laws of physics as they apply to dance technique and performance. The course includes structural and neuromuscular analyses including individual analysis of alignment, muscular imbalances, body types, conditioning needs and movement behavior. Students will be required to attend certain dance events for this course; some may require a fee. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment limited to students with department of Dance.