DAN 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance 1

2 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
Continue exploration and development of modern dance technique. Learn increased movement vocabulary as well as lengthier and more complex movement combinations. Conduct a select study of various modern dance choreographers. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): Any beginning-level 2 dance course or permission of department chair.

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:

Review basic skills needed for contemporary/modern dance.
Gain strength and flexibility to increase body awareness and alignment.
Understand movement patterns and connections.
Engage with other in choreographic group projects.
Study Modern dance pioneers and their importance to today’s dance world.