THR* 126 Dance as Cultural Expression

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of modern dance and its relationship to human culture. Class work will introduce students to technical concepts involved in training the body in order to be an articulate expressive instrument. The course will cover the basic elements of dance including stretch, strength, coordination, building confidence, body awareness, cardiovascular, and dance vocabulary. The course will explore basic elements of composition and improvisation. The course will focus on creating group presentations as a path to understanding dance as a form of cultural expression throughout history. This course is cross-listed with DAN*125.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None