DANCE 343
Principles of Somatics
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Experiential approach to movement training including body patterning. Integration and personal expression of body and movement choices.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in a 200 level (or higher) technique course highly recommended
Title
Somatic Principles and Practices
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to:
1. identify and demonstrate a basic theoretical and practical understanding of selected Somatic principles and practices.
Title
Movement Awareness and Understanding
Learning Outcome
2. demonstrate an awareness and understanding of movement from a place of inward knowing.
Title
Teaching and Coaching Practices
Learning Outcome
5. integrate the concepts of the class into the practical applications of teaching, coaching and re-patterning for self or other.
Title
Personal Movement Choices
Learning Outcome
4. articulate the joys and consequences of their own personal movement choices
Title
Physical Connectivity
Learning Outcome
3. physically embody principles of connectivity
