AT1811 Dance I

This course will explore dance as an art form that uses the body and movement as its medium. We will experience movement/dance in the context of personal expression, historical dance styles, cultural movements, social interaction, and spiritual practice. The goals of this course are: to experience a deep body-level understanding of movement; to develop a language to experience, observe, and describe movement; to explore the expressive and creative potential of movement, both personally and in groups; to look at and experience how dance has evolved in several specific forms and cultural contexts. Some of the dance forms may include modern, jazz, hip hop, African, and Tai Chi. No formal dance training is required. Course work will include movement practice in most class meetings, periodic master classes in different dance styles, video and live concert viewing, experience with improvisation and choreography, and some readings on the aesthetic and cultural contexts of different dance traditions. Credits: 3

Fees: $35.00