This course studies dance as a communicative art. It includes dance technique, choreography, and production.
Students gain an appreciation of dance as an art form and develop self-expression.
They study the history of dance, grow in their ability to work in a group, and gain performance experience. The course includes application of the elements and principles of dance, study of historical and contemporary dance from a world-wide perspective, and instruction in the critique process. This course focuses on dance and rhythmic expression through body movement. The course emphasizes expressive movement rather than specific dance techniques. However, students may explore movement through various forms of dance from many cultures who use dance in work and leisure activities.