DANC 226 Contemporary Modern Dance Techniques: High Intermediate II

This course provides a continuation of the reinforcement of the aesthetics of modern dance with emphasis on placement and alignment of the body and other preparatory work necessary for the maintenance of a sound technical foundation as well as the development of performance quality. This course emphasizes increasing technical proficiency, improving anatomical awareness, and developing deeper understanding of the skills and principles of various modern dance techniques. Students at this level must be competent at the intermediate level and ready to perform longer and more complex movement sequences that approach a fuller level of synthesis and performance qualities.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DANC 225

Hours Weekly

6 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate correct and nuanced body alignment as it applies to modern dance.
2. 2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure, quality, and phrasing.
3. 3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate, self-correct and problem-solve.
4. 4. Demonstrate physical understanding and of movement principles and expression in
   performance.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate correct and nuanced body alignment as it applies to modern dance.
2. 2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure, quality, and phrasing.
3. 3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate, self-correct and problem-solve.
4. 4. Demonstrate physical understanding and of movement principles and expression in
   performance.