Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
THTR
Course Subject
THTR
Course Number
THTR
Course Section
1130
Course Title
Dance I
Academic Term and Year
Spring 2015
Credits
4.00
Hamline Plan Letter
F
Area of Study
THTR
Course Description
Goals: To demonstrate an understanding of basic modern and jazz dance techniques through proper warm-up, the performance of across-the-floor combinations, a sensibility to music and/or rhythmic structures, and proper use and alignment of the body in terms of mechanical functioning. To acquire an awareness of movement relative to the use of space, time, and weight. To participate in structured improvisation as a vehicle for individual movement expression. To develop an understanding and awareness of modern and jazz dance as a performance art. To acquire an understanding of modern dance relative to its historical, social, and cultural contexts. Content: An introduction to modern and jazz dance technique. Performance of fundamental elements which comprise: warm-ups, center floor sequences and combinations, and across-the-floor combinations. Basic elements of dance composition and improvisation. Taught: Annually. Credits: 4 credits
Recommended Citation
Kenmotsu, Kaori, "THTR1130-01.Dance I.Sp15.Kenmotsu,Kaori" (2015). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 5218.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/5218