DANC 2450R - Aerial Dance Technique II

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dance

Description:

This course is designed for students with previous experience in aerial dance technique and focuses on intermediate level technical instruction and creative exploration on the aerial fabric apparatus, as well as other aerial equipment as available. Safety is the first priority throughout this course. Students will develop an intermediate understanding of aerial technique and alignment as they learn various climbs, wraps, locks, and inversions on the aerial equipment. Stretching, conditioning, strength training, rigging, and anatomy discussions directly related to aerial work will be supplemented with material from textbooks and videos to expand aerial vocabulary and historical knowledge. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform intermediate aerial dance vocabulary with proper technique. 2. Identify families of skills, common bases of support, and root positions on various aerial apparatuses at an intermediate level. 3. Create and perform a personally expressive sequence utilizing proper aerial dance technique and intermediate vocabulary. 4. Examine connections between aerial dance technique and other aspects of dance and theater training. 5. Discuss basic rigging and safety precautions with respect for working in the air. 6. Describe basic anatomy and injury prevention related to aerial dance technique. Course fee required. Prerequisites: DANC 1450R (Grade B+ or higher). SP

Credits:

1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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