Dance Improvisation

DANCE 152

Introductory dance studio course exploring states of presence, perception, awareness, and responsiveness to one's self and environment through movement improvisation. Utilizing techniques of music visualization, contact improvisation, responding to sensory stimuli (visual, aural, kinesthetic) to create movement in the moment, this course is designed to develop freedom of thought and expanded personal movement vocabulary. The improvisation techniques range from aerobic to meditative. Creative games, spatial awareness, and problem solving are investigated in order to discover the innovative language of the body. Disability is not a limitation.

W/F 1015-1130am RAC 201
Professor Sarah Wilbur and Lee Edwards (MFA ’22)

Introductory dance studio course exploring states of presence, perception, awareness, and responsiveness to one's self and environment through movement improvisation. Utilizing techniques of improvisation across cultural traditions in dance, students experiment with music visualization, contact improvisation, sensory stimuli (visual, aural, kinesthetic) and steer embodied perceptions toward the creation of movement in the moment. The course aim is to practice and develop freedom in one's personal movement vocabulary within and beyond the realm of dance. Students of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome. No formal dance experience required.
Typically Offered
Fall and/or Spring