DANC 240.1 - Modern II

1 Credits

0.25 Units

A continuation of the foundational material established in Modern I while providing students with the information and the tools needed to extend: technique, skills and performance quality. Each student will be expected to engage in comprehensive and ongoing movement research, concert viewing, readings, discussions, and reflective writing assignments. Modern II will also incorporate more challenging movement studies, individual and group improvisations, movement projects, and dance viewing to acquaint students with a range of modern dance styles within a cultural and historical context. Breath, balance, body connectivity, use of the floor, basic inversions, as well as the scientific and anatomical principles of dance technique will be emphasized and utilized within Modern II. Students will be asked to investigate and explore their own mental, physical, and emotional nature in relation to dance and their dancing, so as to inform and expand their capabilities as a dancer and artist. These investigations will also aid in developing awareness of students own body capabilities and expressiveness through self-exploration.

Prerequisite: DANC 140.1
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade