DNC 160 - Movement Workshop

Course unit(s): 0.5
This course is designed for both actors and dancers to come together across disciplines to share an exploration of the expressive power of the moving body. Presence, space, play, shape, energy, time, strength, release, breath – these are essential elements of both the dancer’s and the actor’s work. We will explore these elements as a multi-disciplinary ensemble and create both ensemble and individual pieces that utilize these elements as tools of creation. Along the way, we will continue to explore ways to balance and organize the body in service of building a resilient and expressive physical instrument. Exercises will be drawn from Frantic Assembly, Ruth Zaporah, Viola Spolin, Annie Loui, Viewpoints, yoga, contact improv, Rudolf Laban and more. No prior movement or dance experience is required. This course is open to all bodies of all abilities.