Combinestheprinciplesof bothmoderndance and post-moderndanceand isdesignedto provide studentswith knowledge and practical applicationto understandandmaster a contemporary dance techniquelanguageatan elementary level. Technique classes will address body alignment, kinesthetic awareness, centering, weight, quality of movements; dynamics, use ofbreathe,flowanduseofspace.

Further development of Modern Dance 1, DAA1104, Combines the principles of both modern dance and post- modern dance andisdesignedtoprovide students with knowledge and practical applicationtounderstandandmaster a contemporary dance technique languageatanelementarylevel. Incorporatedintothisclassisalsothe studyofcontemporarymusicfocusing onasymmetricalrhythmsandphrasings. Prerequisite: Completion...

Ballet Technique 1 - mayberepeated once. Beginning exploration of techniques and theoretical concepts ofballetwhich includes developing, and/orincreasingawarenessofproper alignment, balance, coordination, and application of various musical meters. Basicpositionsandfundamental barre exercises are emphasized. The ballet vocabulary is used for a thorough understandingofalltermsandpositionsofthebod...

Continuing exploration of techniques and theoretical concepts of ballet, placing further emphasis on precision of lines and exactness of movement. Prerequisite: Completion of DAA1204 or permission of the department.

Further development of modern dance techniques, creative aspects and theoretical concepts emphasizing components based on Graham, Horton andLimóntechniques. Prerequisite: Completion of DAA1105 or permission of the department.

Further development of moderndance techniques, creative aspects and theoretical concepts based on Graham,HortonandLimóntechniques. Prerequisites: Completion of DAA2106 or permission of the department.

Continuing exploration of techniques and theoretical concepts of ballet placing further emphasis on precision of movementIntroductionofpointwork. Prerequisite: Completion of DAA1205 or permission of the department.

Continuing exploration of techniques and theoretical concepts of ballet placing further emphasis on precision of line and exactness of movement. Prerequisite: Completion of DAA2206 or permission of the department.

Examinesdancethroughtheages from the stone age participatory dances to the spectator dances of the Orient,theClassicalperiodinGreece andRomeandtheEarly Middle Ages. Emphasis is on dance as a participatory art form.

Continuation of the historical development of danceformsinthelateMiddle AgesthroughtheRenaissanceintothe 21th Century. Emphasisisondance as a spectator event in relationship to other art forms. Prerequisite: Completion of DAN2130 or permission of the department.

This course is an introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), a body of work that focuses on understanding human movement and expanding movement choices within the context of Body/Effort/Shape/Space. The student will physically explore these concepts and learn how to apply them in creating movement phrases and choreography.. 3 Hr. Lecture

A further study of Laban’s basic principles, this course provides insights into one’spersonalmovementstyleand increases awareness ofwhatmovement communicates and expresses. Prerequisite: Completion of DAA2430 or permission of the department. 3 Hr. Lecture