DAN 1020 - INTRODUCTION TO DANCE II

credits: 1.5
This is a credit variable course for 1.5 thru 3.0 credits. A continuation of basic dance technique, an introduction to various dance styles and qualities of movement. Objectives: A) Learn and appreciate the basic fundamentals of dance movement; B) Develop the necessary skills required of a strong body; C) Gain an understanding of the disciplined body as an instrument of aesthetic expressions; D) Transform conceptual ideas into a nonverbal communication art form. Method of Evaluation: Day to day effort and work by student in the studio, evaluative interviews, written critique, and written exam. Meets *PEW Distribution Requirement.