Course Outcomes
Dance Movement Patterns and Styles from India
Students will learn various movement patterns expressing the technique, motifs and rhythmic structure of the four styles.
Posture and Gesture
Students will develop postural and gestural techniques including hand/arm articulation.
Alignment, Precision, Sequencing Exploration
Students will explore proper body alignment, whole body precision, sequencing, eye movement and expression.
Movement Vocabulary
Students will understand the basic movement vocabulary, the significance and context.
Cultural Processes
Students will understand the cultural processes at work on movement practices and structures such as improvisation, composition, tradition and innovation.
Cultural Aspects Experience
Students will experience the ability to comprehend, appreciate and participate in cultural aspects of dance from India.
