Dance Arts

Dance Technique II

This intermediate dance course is designed to continue techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, jazz funk, hip hop, contemporary, and cultural dance at the intermediate level. Students will continue to explore choreography, improvisation, and the art of performing at the intermediate level.  Emphasis is placed on analyzing one’s dance performance and recognizing areas that need improvement. Proper body positioning (alignment) should become recognizable and consistent. Newly expanded dance vocabulary will be introduced in all dance forms, increasing balance, flexibility, and musical skills.  Additional units include dance improvisation, writing a dance critique, dance history, intermediate functional anatomy and nutrition, and multimedia dance forms. Physical daily participation and Participation in the Emerge (Fall) Dance Show is mandatory.

Additional Expectations:  Students in all courses will be graded daily on their physical participation in class. Excessive absences will impact your grade in this course.