DAN 111 - Modern Dance

1. Fundamental positions and relationship of breath to work of body, arms and feet
2. Modern dance terminology
3. Kinesthetic awareness
4. Locomotor and non-locomotor movement phrases and floor patterns
5. Physical strength, flexibility, muscular coordination
6. Musicality
7. Intention of movement
8. Improvisation
9. Choreography
10. History of Modern Dance

1. Perform movements model proper alignment. (1)
2. Communicate and critique in the language, and with the terminology, of dance. (2)
3. Perform movement exercises that require kinesthetic awareness. (3)
4. Move and perform in relation to music. (4-6)
5. Perform movements with clarity. (7)
6. Improvise and choreograph movement phrases. (8,9)
7. Discuss the foundations and history of Modern Dance. (10)