DAN 210 - Modern Dance I

Credits: 3

This course provides the student with the fundamentals of modern dance based on the methodology of Lester Horton. It is designed to provide an experimentation structure and professionally-inFormed exploration of the art of modern dance. Its objective is the acquisition, at each individual student’s pace, of the qualities of grace, physical stamina, muscular alignment, flexibility, and movement musicality. This course also introduces fundamentals of contemporary dance allowing the student to investigate how this genre of dance has pulled elements of movement from classical, modern and jazz styles.

Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit