Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: By audition

Builds technical, performance, and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Emphasizes body and performance techniques; axial and locomotor skills; total body connectivity movement progressions; increased spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative acuity; risk-taking; and movement commitment. Includes aspects of composition, improvisation, and performance as they relate to technique. May be repeated for up to 9 credits total toward graduation.