DAN 121 - Beginning Modern Dance 1

2 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
Introduction to the technique and movement vocabulary of modern dance. Emphasis is on dance fundamentals (floorwork, body alignment) and modern dance as an expressive medium. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Begin to understand the skills needed for contemporary/modern dance.
Develop body awareness.
Demonstrate a physical knowledge of movement material.
Obtain basic range of motion in the body.
Appreciate modern dance as an art form.