Introduction to Dance
DANC 111
Spring 2009
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This is an introduction to dance as an educational, technical, and creative discipline for students with no previous formal dance training. Classes will introduce dance technique-stretching, strengthening, aligning the body, and developing coordination in the execution of rhythmic movement patterns--as well as improvisation, composition, and performing. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Interpretation
In this introductory level course students will become familiar with some of the basic kinesthetic components of dance, exploring time, space, force, as well as develop their comfort with movement invention.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Selected articles.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers, projects, discussion groups, participation in Worlds of Dance concert, and attendance at two dance concerts. |
| Instructor(s): Kolcio,Katja P. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:10PM; Location: SDC; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 9 | JR non-major: 9 | SO: 9 | FR: 9 |
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