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THR 1115 - Dance as Cultural Expression


Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to  the basic principles and technique sof modern dance and its relationship to human culture. Class work will introduce students to  technical concepts involved in training the body to be an articulate expressive instrument. The course examines the basic elements of dance including stretch, strength, coordination, building confidence, body awareness, cardiovascular, and dance vocabulary, explores basic elements of composition and improvisation, and facilitates creative group presentations as a path to  understanding dance as a form of historical cultural expression.

General Education Code: ARHX
Elective Code(s): ARTS, CRTY, LART
Cross-listed: DANC 1115  
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