DANCE 232 A: Somatic Movement Education

Autumn 2021
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Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm / MNY 266
SLN:
22940
Section Type:
Studio
Instructor:
DANCE MAJORS AND MINORS PRIORITY PERIOD 1. SOMATICS IS A FIELD OF STUDY THAT FOCUSES ON SENSATION DRIVEN LEARNING, EFFICIENCY OF MOVEMENT, INJURY PREVENTION, SELF-AGENCY AND AWARENESS. DANCE EXPERIENCE OF 1 YEAR NECESSARY FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RECEIVE AN ADD CODE, EMAIL DANCEADV@UW.EDU
Catalog Description:
Explores the principles of somatics (sensation driven learning) in relation to dance. Topics include embodied anatomy, injury prevention, efficiency of movement, freedom of expression, self-agency and awareness. Recommended: two quarters of dance training or equivalent dance experience
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
2.0
Status:
Active
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