DNC 475 - Contemporary Ballet

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DNC 310 Ballet III , DNC 410, 411 Ballet IV , or DNC 470, 471 Ballet V
This course will use a foundation in classical ballet technique and vocabulary in order to launch into explorations of more nuanced expression and incorporate an Afro-Latino rhythmic sensibility. Movement and phrasing will utilize a greater usage of syncopation, an enhanced sense of groundedness, and a focus on presence and movement.