Contemporary Dance

DANCE 210

Start your day dancing! Spring 2022, T/Th 8:30-9:45.

Location: Rubenstein Arts Center 224 (the Cube)

Instructor, Spring 2022: Courtney Crumpler

Increased complexity of movement sequences and greater emphasis on clarity of expression and quality of performance. Prerequisite: Dance 110 or equivalent dance training. Prerequisite: Dance 111 or equivalent. 

This course is for students who are familiar with dance fundamentals. Dancers will learn contemporary and modern dance techniques that emphasize musical expression, rhythm, fluidity, lyricism, coordination, and artistic expression. Class includes moving across the floor, the basics of floor work (Flying Low) and evolves into advanced inversions, strength building, improvisation, and extended dance phrases that develop the relationship between artistic exploration and dynamics, textures, and musicality. This course encourages refining and exploring contemporary dance to develop the dancer's artistry and physical self-awareness.
Typically Offered
Spring Only