DS 102 - Contemporary Dance Technique I

2 Credit Hours

This is a beginning course in contemporary dance technique. The studio-based course teaches basic movement principles in contemporary dance. Focusing on the connection between the body, mind, and spirit, students will be in engaged in a variety of physical exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the art of dance and movement expression. The exercises in the course draw on principles from a variety of contemporary techniques and include elements of improvisation. Overall, the class is designed to improve the students’ ability to express themselves through movement. Students will explore concepts of time, space, musicality, breath control, and energy in relation to movement execution and stage presence as a way to increase their personal movement potential and development as an artistic dance performer. The course will conclude with a live group performance presentation.