A beginning exploration of the physical technique of modern dance, with primary emphasis on movement concepts of space, time and energy. Discussion of history, anatomy, and aesthetics is included. May be repeated once. Class structure includes a full barre warm-up, center technique and turns.
Participants work with, define, and discuss principles of dance such as space, time, and force.
Students focus their concentration and physical abilities as they create their own movements in response to specific kinesthetic problems. Intermediate modern dance focuses on the physical technique of modern dance, with a primary emphasis on building advanced skills. Discussions on contemporary trends in choreography as well as a look at new dance techniques, are included in this class. Dance techniques based on jazz styles. Class structure incorporates warm-ups, floor stretching exercises, fundamental technique work for strengthening and articulation, and basic movement vocabulary.