Rooted in dance, martial arts and studies of body development and awareness. A duet form where partners use weight, momentum, and inertia to move each other freely through space. Solo and duet skills, rolling, falling, balance, counter-balance, jumping, weight sharing, spirals explored. Skill work combined with more open dancing in a supportive and focused environment. No previous dance training required.

BUILDING: OBRN | ROOM: DANCE

LIN 101 & DAN 108: Ecolinguistics: Language & Movement This new course is a combined investigation of linguistics and movement. In the context of sustainable living, the course will examine how verbal and non-verbal expression manifest and shape overall well being. Every year, a different theme will be addressed. The themes for this year is: memory and forgetting. We will explore the scale of emotional polarities from rage to serenity, in connection to well being. The course will address questions such as: What role does memory play in our physical being and outward expression? What distinguishes the range of mundane - ritualized movement and communication? How does context influence experience and expression? What role do patterns play in verbal and non-verbal communication and memory? The course is cross-listed to bring students from each discipline together to deepen their study of human expression by offering additional perspective to the mutually fascinating subject of language

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

PREREQUISITES: None

Yoga is defined as “union”, the uniting together of ourselves in all aspects- body, mind, heart, spirit. This class introduces the student to a hatha yoga method which integrates a dynamic and engaging approach to living through practicing “on and off the mat.” The goal of this class is to learn how to create a deeper, more enlivened relationship to one’s self through honoring one’s abilities and limitations, while growing one’s skills and sensitivity in the supportive environment of the class community. Students will engage with principles of attitude, alignment and action in a full range of hatha yoga poses, breathing techniques, readings on yoga philosophy, reflection, journaling and discussion. Through this ongoing process, students of yoga are encouraged to cultivate a more expansive and clear perception of self and others. Attendance in selected workshops and performances are required.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

The aim of this course is to discover the benefits of slowing down amid the constant motion of daily life. Each class will be experiential in nature. In addition to class discussions, students will be guided in meditation techniques, relaxation and other mindfulness practices. Regular reading and writing assignments will give students exposure to contemporary thought, scientific research and ancient teachings to support their practice, gain insight and develop tools for personal growth.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Body conditioning aimed to develop and strengthen specific musculature as it pertains to physical demands of dancers, athletes, martial artists, as well as those who wish to explore a mindful, physical and anatomically sound practice. Will introduce fundamental strength training based in Pilates, hands-on bodywork and basic movement sequences designed to help prevent injury as well as build core strength, endurance, coordination and overall physical mobility and stability.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Development of basic skills, energy, strength, control, continuity, and rhythmic and bodily awareness through the teaching of rhythm tap dance. No previous tap dance experience is expected.

BUILDING: OBRN | ROOM: DANCE

Vernacular jazz movement as it relates to jazz music and its historical context. Stylistically eclectic courses will blend the challenges of full-bodied, culturally influenced dancing with a sense of one's own self. Development of basic skills, energy, strength, control, continuity, and rhythmic and bodily awareness.

BUILDING: OBRN | ROOM: DANCE

From subtle intrinsic movement to whole body integration, students will have the opportunity to experience several somatic modalities and discover what it means to be fully alive in movement and stillness. Mindfulness practices provide the foundation for listening inwardly to one's immediate embodied experience. From this felt sense and the inherent wisdom of the body, students will be encouraged by various practitioners to explore Alexander Technique, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Body-Mind Centering®, and Continuum Movement. This work can be powerful for dancers, and others who are inquisitive, in becoming more open, present, resilient and centered. Experiential practice, readings, discussion, and reflective writing will comprise the course. Participation in 3-4 labs throughout the semester will be required.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

An art form of self-defense with aerobic and dance elements that brings together a harmony of forces. Through history, movement and culture, students gain self-confidence, power, flexibility, endurance, and tools towards self-discovery. Open to all, Capoeira balances the body, mind, and soul and enables one to break through limits, revitalizing oneself for everyday life.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Dynamic dance traditions of Guinea, West Africa. Accompanied by live music, students learn footwork and movements for several rhythms and acquire familiarity with the physical stance common to many styles of West African dance. Learn to execute movements together with the rhythmic foundation provided by our drummers and become familiar with the origins and cultural significance of each dance, and the songs that accompany them.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

A continuation of Dance 181.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

PREREQUISITES: DAN 181

Originated in the boroughs of New York City, hip hop has grown to become a global phenomenon, influencing the lives of countless individuals with the core ideals of peace, unity, love and having fun. The class will provide a look into the historical origins and social importance of hip hop culture. The main focus will be on the original dance of hip hop culture - breaking, (also known as bboying). The class format is geared towards physical movement along with lectures, videos and opportunities to attend events in the community.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: GYM

A continuation of DAN 104 that is taught concurrently with the introductory course. Students in DAN 203 will gain a deeper experiential and intellectual knowledge of contact by exploring issues further. Work includes both more advanced practice with other DAN 203 students, and the experience of helping teach the DAN 104 students the basic principles of contact.

BUILDING: OBRN | ROOM: DANCE

A study of Taijiquan, (also known as T’ai Chi Ch’uan or “Tai Chi”), a traditional Chinese martial art, and its intimate relationship to the cosmological, physiological, and philosophical conceptions found in the culture and thought from which it emerged. The course investigates both the traditional Chinese philosophy and movement aspects of Tai Chi in order to better understand the integration of human body, mind, and spirit. The Simplified 24-Step Taijiquan (Ershisi Shi Taijiquan) is learned, along with the foundation skills of the Eight Methods or Energies (Ba Fa), Reeling Silk (Chan Si Gong), Pushing Hands (Tui Shou), and Standing Pole meditation (Zhan Zhuang). Tai Chi is not only a valuable cross training exercise for the dancer, but also provides training for relaxed strength, whole body coordination, balance, centered alignment, timing, weight shifting and moving with fluid grace.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Qi Gong is a ancient Chinese internal art and an early forerunner of Tai Ji Quan. It is an Eastern Movement Discipline (EMD) which embodies a holism of Eastern martial arts and Eastern meditation. This course is a study of the philosophical roots, mindful practices and physical movements of Qi Gong in order to better understand and attain the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Topics will include traditional Chinese cultural concepts such as Yin-Yang theory, Five Element theory and Qi theory and their potential inclusion in modern Western culture. Qi Gong provides the dancer and athlete with healthy lifestyle practices and fitness training for better breathing, body awareness, focus and concentration, mental presence, imagery, and cultivating and expressing energy flow.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

This course is designed as an extension of previous ballet training, offering the opportunity to continue the study of classical ballet at the beginning/intermediate level. Students will engage in an exploration of the physical and aesthetic elements of classical ballet within a contemporary framework. Current practices and concepts regarding dance training (anatomy, somatics, etc.) will be explored while maintaining several traditional aspects of the training process. Students in this course can expect to learn in a supportive environment in which they can acquire a deeper appreciation of ballet as an art form, a greater understanding and command of ballet vocabulary in terms of function and expression, and an increased sense of self-awareness and the mind-body connection.

BUILDING: OBRN | ROOM: DANCE

This class is designed to meet the needs of students who already have an ongoing practice of hatha yoga and are interested in stepping more deeply into the refinements of asana and pranayama, as well as reflection, understanding and assimilation of the concepts and teachings of yoga philosophy. Students will continue to enhance and grow their technical skills using principles of alignment and engagement which are both scientific and artful. While building more physical strength and suppleness, students will also establish a more steady foundation of understanding in how to embody and practically apply the knowledge gained from what they are reading, learning and journaling about.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

PREREQUISITES: Previous yoga experience or DAN 114 or DAN 225

This is an introductory design course aimed at giving students exposure to light as a medium, lighting design, lighting equipment, and visual story telling for performance through class discussion, and practical work. This is a 2 credit course and only meets a few times throughout the semester from 12:30-3:30pm on 7 Fridays that are TBD. Students will be required to attend dance performances and will help install the light plot. The class is built around specific performance dates that will provide the students with an opportunity to light a dance piece.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Dance/Movement Therapy Foundations examines the field’s approaches to (1) enhancing personal, professional, and creative development, and (2) treating a wide range of challenges (e.g., autism, anxiety, eating disorders, abuse, developmental challenges, and psychosis). To these ends, students will learn how Dance/Movement Therapy integrates natural movement, formal elements of dance, music, language, psychology, counseling, neuroscience, and concepts drawn from Asian approaches to healing. Improvisational dance, music-making, role plays, live music, and videotapes of actual sessions highlight these concepts. Dress comfortably. Be prepared to move. Participation in 3 labs during the semester will be required.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Dance is powerful. Art is a tool that inspires social change. This course examines the relationship between social activism and artistic practice, exploring this integration in dance, art, music, and film. Through a combination of lecture and experiential learning, students will be invited to explore creative social engagement practices to understand the impact of arts in activism while also investigating the creative perspective in successful social movements. Emphasis will be placed on socially engaged art as a practice and philosophy, creative composition within effective social movements, and the power that art can have in promoting social change.

BUILDING: WEGMN | ROOM: 1005

Dance appreciation, experiential practice and movement observation are the overarching areas of focus in this course. In an relaxed and intimate setting, students will experience contemporary dance through examining dance concepts influenced by Laban/Bartenieff theories, Bill Evans pedagogy, and eclectic contemporary and modern dance influences. Through the exploration of basic movement developmental patterns and complex choreographic combinations, classes will explore patterns of total body organization and connectivity, efficiency of movement, use of momentum and weight sensing, musculo-skeletal anatomy, alignment, Body, Effort, Shape, Space, rhythm and somatic practices to develop and improve self-awareness and dance skills. Through viewing/discussion, we will also investigate the context, history, applications and societal impact of Modern and Contemporary dance. Open to all levels. (Core course for Majors, Minors, Clusters)

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Dance appreciation and technical practice. Practice classical ballet technique and theory with a contemporary perspective and investigate context, history, applications and societal impact of Ballet. Phrasing, musicality and efficiency of movement will be emphasized.

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PREREQUISITES: DAN 116 OR DAN 268 OR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Continuing technical development and comprehension and integration of theory into practice is the focus in this course. Students will practice contemporary dance experientially through examining dance concepts influenced by Laban/Bartenieff theories and by exploring complex choreographic combinations. Classes will explore continuity and connectivity, patterns of total body organization, efficiency of movement, momentum, musculo-skeletal anatomy, strength, alignment, gravity and weight, rhythm and somatic practices to develop and improve technical skills. We will also investigate subtlety and individual expression in performance. Pre-requisite: DAN 250: Interm.Contemporary Dance: Context and Practice

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

PREREQUISITES: DAN 250 or permission of instructor

Experiment with various methods of dance-making and focus on examining craft in the service of choreographic expression. You will be encouraged to curiously and playfully embody manipulations of movement material to better understand different points of view and to explore the elements of time, space, shape and effort to see how they affect quality and content. Drawing from dance, visual art, music, current events, writings and other sources, we will explore diverse approaches to creativity, experimentation and choreography.

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Kerfala Fana Bangoura will lead this exploration in Dance, Drumming and Historical Context in Guinea, West Africa. The instructor is a native of Guinea and has been a part of prestigious National companies Les Ballets Africains and Percussion de Guinee. The instruction will include rhythmic foundations for drummers and dancers and will build knowledge of the djembe, dundun, sangban, kenkeni, krins and bell and how they are used culturally for music and dance. Students will learn style, form, technique, and historical context of the dance right in the midst of the vibrant culture and landscape of Guinea. Course will be offered December 27, 2017 - January 15, 2018.

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This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF) as systems for analyzing the complexity of human movement based on the theories of Rudolf Laban and Irmgard Bartenieff. Course includes an exploration of relevant historical and contextual information, the theoretical frameworks of Body, Shape, Space, and Effort, and patterns of total body connectivity. Course content will be examined through movement experiences, performance, observation, improvisation, film/video viewing, readings, group discussions, and written assignments. Descriptive analysis, contextual interpretation and creative collaborations are integral to the course. Additionally, the multidisciplinary applications of LMA and BF will be addressed.

BUILDING: TODD | ROOM: 107

Improve strength, flexibility and self-awareness of the body. Includes meditative movement, dance technique, improvisation and rhythm identification through music and drumming.  Dance forms such as Egyptian, Turkish, and American Tribal will be taught.  Traditional costuming will be addressed. History, art, and culture from these countries will be explored and experienced.  Discourse and research topics will explore issues of gender, body image, historical perspectives and Orientalism. 

BUILDING: SPURR | ROOM: DANCE

Within a choreographic process, students take part in the creation of new work choreographed by Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp. The work in creation will be an interdisciplinary dance piece with a focus on storytelling. Students will be asked contribute movement and other creative elements in order to draw on the unique artistry of each individual. Experience a rehearsal process from beginning to end, addressing a variety of performance techniques and the unique and personal artistry that is yours alone. Students will also carry out various production aspects of performance as well as performance itself in various public settings, most likely including the American College Dance Association Conference in winter 2018. Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor or by Audition on the first day of classes.

BUILDING: TODD | ROOM: 107

PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor or by Audition on the first day of classes.

Within a choreographic process, students take part in the creation of new work choreographed by Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp. The work in creation will be an interdisciplinary dance piece with a focus on storytelling. Students will be asked contribute movement and other creative elements in order to draw on the unique artistry of each individual. Experience a rehearsal process from beginning to end, addressing a variety of performance techniques and the unique and personal artistry that is yours alone. Students will also carry out various production aspects of performance as well as performance itself in various public settings, most likely including the American College Dance Association Conference in winter 2018. Pre-requisite: DAN 385

BUILDING: TODD | ROOM: 107

PREREQUISITES: DAN 385

Within a choreographic process, students take part in the creation of new work choreographed by Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp. The work in creation will be an interdisciplinary dance piece with a focus on storytelling. Students will be asked contribute movement and other creative elements in order to draw on the unique artistry of each individual. Experience a rehearsal process from beginning to end, addressing a variety of performance techniques and the unique and personal artistry that is yours alone. Students will also carry out various production aspects of performance as well as performance itself in various public settings, most likely including the American College Dance Association Conference in winter 2018. Pre-requisite: DAN 385 & DAN 386

BUILDING: TODD | ROOM: 107

PREREQUISITES: DAN 385 & DAN 386

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