DAN-2100 Intermediate Modern Dance I

Credits: 2
This course is a first-level intermediate modern dance technique derived in part from the principles of the American founders of modern dance, emphasizing movement vocabulary. Students demonstrate two 16-32 count movement exercises that focus on stamina, spinal connectivity, and musicality. Students execute two movement phrases with a focus on level changes and spatial design. Students attend a live modern dance performance and evaluate the production based on the dancers’ technical display and choreographic intent. Lastly, there is a final class performance that emphasizes performance techniques. Please note: Dress in dance attire on the first day of the class.

Prerequisite(s): DAN-1120 completed with a C or higher or permission of the Academic Coordinator of Dance.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate two 16-32 count movement exercises
Execute two movement phrases which focus on level changes and spatial design.
Evaluate a dance production on technical display and choreographic intent.
Perform a choreographed dance which focuses on techniques.