Movement Practice: Beginning Dance Technique

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Course System Home Terms Spring 2014 Movement Practice: Beginning Dance Technique

Course Description

Summary

For those looking for a basic movement class. We begin with a slow warm-up focused on anatomical landmarks, muscular systems and basic alignment principles, but then progress to vigorous, rhythmic movement patterns and group forms. We work to strengthen, stretch, and articulate the body through longer movement phrases focused on weight shifting, changes of direction, and dynamic changes of energy. We will aim for a multi-dimensional, voluminous way of moving from the internal knowing rather than from external shaping. The class will serve as a laboratory where we observe form, strength, weaknesses, habits, and patterns, and will offer a variety of movement situations: emphasizing awareness, expanding self-perception, and our ability to carry out our intentions.

Prerequisites

None.

Please contact the faculty member :

Instructor

  • Mina Nishimura

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2014

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

20