DANC 202B Intermediate Modern II
201B. INTERMEDIATE MODERN II (Credit, 2 hours each). Modern Dance II provides an augmentation to Intermediate modern dance techniques, concepts, and choreography. A review of modern dance history and an exploration of choreographic principles will enhance understanding of the creative and expressive foundations of this art form, while students will examine the role of second-generation modern dance pioneers. The social, cultural, and political issues involving modern dances as an artistic expressive form will be surveyed, as well as some basic theoretical perspectives used to analyze the development of modern dance during the early 20th century. Students will develop increased technical facility in the performance of level II modern dance movements while improving kinesthetic awareness, creativity, and rhythm. This course is intended for students who have successfully completed Modern Dance I or have previous dance training.