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  • Dance 113fModern: I

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    An introduction to the basic principles of dance movement: body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility, basic forms of locomotion. No previous dance experience required. Does not meet a distribution requirement The department 2 credits
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  • Dance 114sModern: II

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    Advanced beginning modern technique. The course will concentrate on aspects of strength, flexibility, and anatomical integration in order to improve technical skills. Improvisation as well as various body therapies will be included in the class format. Does not meet a distribution requirement The department 2 credits
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  • Dance 119s: Contact Improvisation

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    Contact improvisation is a duet movement form that explores communicating through the language of touch, momentum, and weight. Classes will develop simple solo and duet skills - rolling, falling, balance, counterbalance, jumping, weight sharing, and spirals. Does not meet a distribution requirement F.Wolfzahn 2 credits
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  • Dance 120f: Ballet I

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    Students will be taught the basic movements and fundamentals of classical dance. The movements will be taught in a pure form, at a relaxed pace before proceeding to more complex combinations. Ballet I sets the groundwork for the musicality of the ballet lesson. Does not meet a distribution requirement R. Flachs 2 credits
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  • Dance 121s: Ballet II

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    A continuation of the knowledge gained in Ballet I. The class will emphasize maintaining correct body placement, coordination of the arms and head while using the whole body for dance. Curriculum covered will include the small and big classical poses and an increase in the allegro portion of the class. Does not meet a distribution requirement M. Madden 2 credits
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  • Dance 131fs: Jazz II

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    An elaboration of fundamentals of jazz dancing with an emphasis on more extensive movement vocabulary. Does not meet a distribution requirement The department 2 credits
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  • Dance 132f: Intro to Hip-Hop

    1.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    This class will introduce students to the basic elements of various styles of hip-hop dance including breaking, popping, locking, and contemporary music video style. In addition, students will learn the history of hip-hop-Rs four elements: breaking, MCing, DJing, and graffiti. Each class will start with a warm-up focusing on hip-hop fundamentals, and conclude with a short combination fusing these diverse styles together. Does not meet a distribution requirement J.Weber 1 credit
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  • Dance 136fs: Tap I

    1.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    For beginning to low-intermediate students. This class focuses on gaining an excellent technical start, learning the stylistic variations of so? shoe, paddle 'n' roll, rhythmbuck 'n' wing and hittin', perfecting two-timsteps and a traditional repertoire piece, and delving into the jazz history of tap. Does not meet a distribution requirement P. Raff 1 credit
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  • Dance 137s: Tap II

    1.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    For the advanced beginner through intermediate student. This class focuses on technical prowess along with improvisation, and delving into the jazz history of tap. Does not meet a distribution requirement P. Raff 1 credit
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  • Dance 142fs: Cultural Dance Forms

    2.00 Credits
    Mount Holyoke College

    Fall 2008 142f(01)West African Dance The objectives of the course are for students to understand the profound influence African dance has had on American dance forms, to understand the significance of dance in African culture, and to understand the connection between drummer and dancer and to appreciate and respect a culture that is different yet similar in many ways to American culture. M. Middleton, S. Sylla 2 credits 142f(02) Tango Argentine Tango is the sensual and elegant social dance of the city of Buenos Aires, which is experiencing a world wide revival. Cuban Salsa Rueda is a unique Salsa Game developed in Havana, Cuba. Class will include the steps, the history, and anecdotes about the culture of tango and salsa.We will cover traditional and modern forms. All dancers will learn lead and follow, so you do not need a partner.Wear leather soled shoes or bring socks. D. Trenner 2 credits Spring 2009 142s(01)West African Dance The objectives of the course are for students to understand the profound influence African dance has had on American dance forms, to understand the significance of dance in African culture, and to understand the connection between drummer and dancer and to appreciate and respect a culture that is different yet similar in many ways to American culture. M. Middleton, S. Sylla 2 credits 142s(02) Classical Indian Dance This course is an introduction to the basic patterns of formal Indian classical dance movement that include gestures and facial expression in expressive and mimetic interpretations through poetry, music compositions, and rhythmic structures. A study of mudras (hand gestures) will include practice and memorizing an established vocabulary of gestures from a ninth-century classical dance text. Using these gestures we will explore their application within a traditional/contemporary framework of movement, poetry, and spoken ideas. Readings and videos will be assigned to augment class work for historical, religious, and cultural understanding of dance in India. R. Devi 2 credits
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