All technique courses may be repeated for credit. Should have foundation in basic allegro and positions of the body. Studio classes designed to increase physical skills, range, and artistry in modern dance techniques. Studio classes in modern dance techniques at the advanced level. Admittance by auditions at the beginning of fall term.
Student makes a year's commitment.
Fall Kathleen McClintock Note Four class periods per week of modern dance technique must be taken concurrently, selected from Dance 107 or 109. Based on the choreographic theories of Louis Horst, emphasis is upon the practice of theme and development while demonstrating the stylistic qualities of the pre-classic period. Authentic pre-classic music is used for all assignments. Spring Tom Hagood Note Four class periods per week of modern dance technique must be taken concurrently, selected from Dance 108 or 110. Based on the choreographic theories of Louis Horst's Modern Dance Forms, emphasis is on contemporary style and compositional techniques in music and art as they relate to dance.