DANC 1245 - Beginning Modern Dance

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 1
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. May be repeated for credit once. CIP Code: (5003015226)
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize and exhibit dance class etiquette such as spatial awareness, active listening, personal responsibility, commitment to the practice, and respect for the larger community of dance. 2. Demonstrate vocabulary related to modern dance both kinesthetically and verbally. 3. Evaluate improvement in biomechanics related to alignment, traveling, coordination, flexibility, and strength/stamina in modern dance disciplines. 4. Exhibit increased facility in movement phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, and execution of learned movement (picking up material quickly). 5. Articulate an understanding of the legacy of modern dance as relevant to contemporary practices.