Description:

Introduces basic technique and movement studies. Students gain flexibility and strength together with movement vocabulary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same as PE 151. Either DANCE 151 or PE 151 may be taken for credit, not both.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Learn a series of exercises to improve posture, balance and alignment, while working toward correct body placement and muscle reconditioning.
• Establish practical guidelines needed to improve personal dance stills.
• Improve elements of physical fitness, range of motion, coordination and flexibility.
• Learn techniques to incorporate timing, phrasing and dynamics in dance movement.
• Notice improvement in stamina and balance.
• Perform choreography at regular tempo using correct counts.
• Perform dance sequences by being secure enough in the basic movement, technique and rhythm.