DANC 1214: Modern Dance I
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Introduction to modern dance styles for beginners. Elementary modern dance concepts are introduced, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students learn, embody, and demonstrate basic movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting.� Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression.� Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor.� Recommended for students with no prior experience in modern dance. Open to all University students.
Average GPA: 3.64
Grade distribution records: 346 students across 19 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 257 | 74.3% |
| B | 41 | 11.8% |
| C | 19 | 5.5% |
| D | 2 | 0.6% |
| F | 8 | 2.3% |
| W | 15 | 4.3% |
Based on 346 student grade records across 19 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Karen Hubbard 150 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Audrey Baran 102 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Kim Jones 45 students, Average GPA 3.82
- Rachel Tucker 33 students, Average GPA 3.88
- Anna Edwards 16 students, Average GPA 3.46