Introduction to elementary modern techniques for the avocational student with little or no background in modern dance. Simple exercises and combinations introduce fundamental modern dance positions, movements and terminology. Correct alignment stressed in basic exercises and elementary locomotor combinations. Introductory course in fundamentals of jazz dance for the avocational student with little or no dance background. Simple exercises and movement combinations introduce elementary fundamentals of jazz style and basic dance technique.
Correct alignment is stressed throughout class.
Introduction to the art and discipline of dance movement. Classes are geared to the level of the participants. Enhanced physical agility and knowledge of basic dance vocabulary are goals. Three short sections offered in ballet, modern and jazz. Beginning ballet technique introduced through barre and center floor work.