This course provides in-depth and advanced instruction in a dance topic of the students’ and the instructor’s choosing. Students are required to present a thorough written proposal of their area of study along with a curricular statement by the instructor. An extensive background in dance is necessary for participation in this class. Students in this…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Jazz/Modern Dance III. Students are provided a more in-depth study of jazz and modern technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. In addition to classical…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Jazz/Modern Dance II. Students are provided a more in-depth study of jazz and modern technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. Students study the classical…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Jazz/Modern Dance I. Students are provided a more in-depth study of jazz and modern technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. Students study the classical…

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz dance technique and its historical context. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and developing rhythmic sensitivity. Students are introduced to warm-up exercises, movement combinations and basic choreographic techniques to be used in the exploration of their own movement preferences. Students…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Ballet III. Students are provided an in-depth study of ballet and pointe technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. Students use the structure of a…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Ballet II. Students are provided a more in-depth study of ballet technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. Students use the structure of a full-length…

This course is a continuation of the learned skills and concepts of Ballet I. Students are provided a more in-depth study of ballet technique as well as its history, vocabulary and performance elements. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and increasing rhythmic sensitivity. Students are also introduced to the major…

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique and its historical context. We emphasize improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and developing rhythmic sensitivity. Students are introduced to warm-up exercises, movement combinations and basic choreographic techniques to be used in the exploration of their own movement preferences. Students in…