ART 115 - Introduction to Dance

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Arts

Description:

This introductory dance course is designed for students with and without previous dance training. Students will engage in a range of yoga exercises and improvisational dance techniques to develop breath control, strength, flexibility, and spontaneity. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore improvisational dance concepts such as spatial, tempo, rhythm and directional variations, and moving with intention. Themes will be generated from literature, musical scores, ordinary objects, photographs, fabric, observations, and life experiences. The end of class period will be devoted towards integrating the above concepts into designing individual and group dances. Each student will be asked to create, participate in, and demonstrate a dance developed over the course of our time together.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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