Introduction to the Dance Experience (101-3-20)

Topic

Improvisation

Instructors

Vanessa Valecillos
Office Hours: 11 am to 12:30pm Monday and Wednesday by appointment only

Meeting Info

Wirtz Center Ballroom: Tues, Thurs 1:30PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This course introduces students to composition and movement research through improvisation.
Coursework balances in-depth individual exploration with practice in spontaneous duets, small groups and ensemble work. Throughout the course students will investigate concepts of dance composition while developing skills to work spontaneously, collaboratively, and independently. The class will start with a direct warm up conditioning the body focusing on alignment and form. The warm up will help build physical awareness and focus, challenging proprioception and balance, and strengthens the body while improving stability and flexibility.

The second half of the class will be the improvisation through dance prioritizing the development of the student's unique movement voice.