PE 151 Contemporary Dance I • 2 Cr.
Description
Introduces basic technique and movement studies. Students gain flexibility and strength together with movement vocabulary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same as DANCE 151. Either PE 151 or DANCE 151 may be taken for credit, not both.
Outcomes
After completing this class, students should be able to:
- Learn a series of exercises to improve posture, balance and alignment, while working toward correct body placement and muscle reconditioning.
- Establish practical guidelines needed to improve personal dance stills.
- Improve elements of physical fitness, range of motion, coordination and flexibility.
- Learn techniques to incorporate timing, phrasing and dynamics in dance movement.
- Notice improvement in stamina and balance.
- Perform choreography at regular tempo using correct counts.
- Perform dance sequences by being secure enough in the basic movement, technique and rhythm.