DANC 163 - Somatic Preparation for Technique

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

DANCE

Description:

This course will assess the general, physical strengths and weaknesses of students. Specific fitness needs will be formatted into a prescribed set of exercises that will condition the following areas: cardio vascular strength; muscular strength; muscle stamina; flexibility; balance; rhythmic time; orientation to space; and neuro-muscular sensitivity. This course focuses on corrective patterning and cross-training media for the dancer. Instruction supplements traditional dance vocabulary with exercises on balance, posture, and equilibrium, weight training and isometrics -- empowering students to prevent and remedy strain and injury, building confidence in physical exertion, and thus enhancing artistry of dance. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify a path of preparation to warm up and condition the body to begin practice of body alignment and it process. (2) Explore, engage and define core, neck, head and torso relationship to attain strength, stability, and a balanced aligned body. (3) Execute defined alignment in repetition of exercises to achieve body balance. (4) Execute and transfer balanced body alignment to foundational dance vocabulary and explore its improved functions. (5) Compare and contrast sufficient and insufficient use of muscle pattern in dance vocabulary and functions to recall balanced alignment. (6) Integrate alignment study into technique classes to become intentional and accountable for your progression.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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