DANCE STUDIO PRACTICE
DANC-UT 1403 | 4 units
Dance Studio Practice is designed to develop a rigorous, creative physical practice in preparation for college-level, pre-professional dance training. This four-week course consists of Technique, Yoga, Repertory and various guest workshops. Course work focuses on learning to dance healthfully, emphasizing placement and alignment principles that lead to the most efficient use of the body. Our comprehensive, organic approach to dance encourages students to develop versatility of style and an expressive individual voice. Students will explore tools for movement invention and exploration. Our technical training is contemporary-focused and modeled after the BFA dance curriculum. Throughout the Repertory component students will learn and refine professional-level dance and engage in artistic process through repertory from established New York City-based dance artists. Repertory works are shared in the Final Showing. Please note: This is not a ballet-centered program and therefore we do not offer training in Pointe work.
Objectives
Strengthen concepts of efficient alignment while supporting a healthy dancing body
Clarify concepts of classical ballet technique as underlying foundations for technical expertise
Explore a variety of contemporary technical styles which include floor work
Develop a unique voice for physical expression