FFD123 : Contemporary Dance Technique / College of Creative Arts

Students will learn about the history and genres of contemporary dance, which will include moves from both modern and traditional dances. Students will be exposed to contemporary dance in its various forms and styles, which was a prominent genre in the mid-twentieth century. It has become one of the most popular dance genres among choreographers and dancers. Students will learn how to physically be a contemporary dancer through a variety of dance techniques such as contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and modern dance improvisation.