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Course Description: Introduction to Dance Technique I
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Course Description: Introduction to Dance Technique I

Introduction to Dance Technique I

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This course prepares students for level I courses in both Modern Dance and Ballet Technique through rigorous daily practice in both disciplines. In this course students will develop the foundational physical abilities required for studies in dance. Emphasis is on the development of muscular strength, aerobic conditioning, coordination, alignment, balance, dexterity, movement pick-up and movement memory as well as familiarity with common dance vocabulary and dance studio practices. The course meets four days a week for three hours each day. Live musicians accompany all classes. Successful completion of the two semester sequence, Introduction to Dance Technique I and II, is required to move forward in both Modern Dance technique I and Ballet I.

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