DANC 224: Contact Improvisation

Department
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; countertension 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