DANCE 174: OPEN-LEVEL MODERN

University of California, Santa Barbara

This course teaches modern dance technique focusing on the concepts of move ment generation, alignment of the body for optimal performance of class mat erial, analysis of the moving body and training in specific modern dance te chniques to strengthen the dancer's ability to perform various modern dance modalities. This course is intended for dancers training at an advanced le vel. Attention will be paid to artistry, musicality, skill attainment and h ow to process ideas about embodiment.