DAN 211 - Modern and Contemporary Dance Aesthetics

FA/SP
This studio course provides the instruction of contemporary movement aesthetics, modern frameworks, improvisational tools, and contemporary partnering used in Concert Dance, with special attention given to professional contemporary trends. Students will learn about the physicality and intelligence needed to be a professional concert dancer through movement progression, exploration of individual movement vocabulary, learning about the theoretical foundations of these techniques, while gaining knowledge of current successful dancers and dance companies throughout the world. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness General Education requirement.

(Cr: 1)