D 257 Dance Improvisation

This course focuses on exploring and creating new movement through dance improvisation in a fun inviting atmosphere. Students work in solos, duets, and groups, to develop spontaneity, confidence, and awareness as they experience dance as a creative process. Contents and expected learning proficiencies of this course vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 12 total credits.

Credits

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Improvise a dance phrase based on selected structures
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of stage space
3. Identify and demonstrate manipulations of a given dance movement
4. List and explain the elements of movement as an expressive form such as body, dynamics, shape and space