DANC 315 - Beyond Technique: The Body and Motion

(3.00)

This course focuses on techniques that enable dancers to move with physical awareness, efficiency, and enhanced expressivity. Study of the musculoskeletal system will provide students with knowledge of sound skeletal alignment and principles or movement. The course will introduce students to a variety of alternative modalities and approaches to achieving personal movement goals and to move fully and successfully in traditional dance classes of any style. Students will learn techniques for moving with increased range of motion, energy, joint ease, and less muscular tension. Students will explore the use of breath and methods for increasing flexibility and strength.

Course ID: 100513
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete DANC 310 or DANC 216 with a C or better.