DANC 224: Contact Improvisation

Department
School
Performing Arts Division
Credits 2
Degree Attributes
CLAS: (C) The Arts,
AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19),
AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+),
AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
Students learn to use the physical properties of weight, momentum, counter tension and speed to provoke spontaneous, fully-embodied dancing. This studio class introduces basic principles and patterns, such as exchanging weight with a partner, that lead to increasingly complex and daring movement. Working individually, with partners, and in groups, students learn to make alert and intelligent movement decisions as they improvise.
Prerequisites