The student learns a technique, which is disciplined. This technique involves exploration, sensing, concentration, focus, projection and commitment, with an active use of memory, application, analysis and evaluation. Examinations test movement skills and terminology. Students are required to see live dance performances and write critiques, thus aiding the understanding of live performances. Beginning modern dance is an introduction to modern dance as a diverse form of an expression with the development of a language of movement.
Material is presented by means of demonstration and description.
Practice and repetition are the primary means of learning and are followed by correction and clarification. Women wear leotards and tights. Men wear tucked in T-shirt, shorts, sweat pants or tights and a dance belt. Bare feet for this class. No bulky clothing permitted in class.