DAN 211 - Modern Dance 2 / Fall 2025

        Unit: Partnering Theme: Waltz, Polka, Tango, Salsa   I Introduction   Dance partnering is dancing performed by two or more dancers that strive to achieve a harmony of coordinated movements. Typically, the technique used for a particular dance style is generally focused on either communication between partners or physical support of one partner by the other   II Learning Objectives  Understand the importance of the relationship in partnering Explain how achieving partnering depends on the harmony of coordinated movements.  Gain awareness of the importance that free-form dances have when deciding and communicating the sequence of figures to be danced. Experience the role of partnering in social dances Reflect on the work done in class III Main Lesson 1 Warm Up Alignment  Stretching   2 Waltz  https://youtu.be/rz4BJBF4bag?si=UlFUNMBzo09-Ue9e   https://youtu.be/rz4BJBF4bag?si=UlFUNMBzo09-Ue9e   Question 1 A...

      Unit: Afro-Moves Theme:  Dances of the Orishas    I       Introduction Cultural retention, such as the dances of the orishas, is the act of retaining the culture of a specific ethnic group of people, especially when there is reason to believe that the culture, through inaction, may be lost . Many African-American cultures experience cultural retention as a result of the influx of Africans into the Americas during the slave trade. The largest group brought to Cuba, for instance, was the Bantu (colloquially referred to as Palo Monte, or the rule of Congo), then the Yoruba (colloquially referred to as Lukumi). While the Bantu imported the "rule of palo (stick) Mayombe, the Yoruba brought the "rule of Ocha-Ifa and Lukumi." Regla de Ochá (Santería) is a religion with a rich history, a history that began in slave quarters and now thrives in black and non-black communities. II Learning Objectives  Understand the concept of ...

 

 

  Modern Dance II / Fall Recital 2025   Every semester, Modern Dance II is the host of a dance recital that brings the work created by the students during the semester to full fruition. This semester, students have choreographed solo and ensemble pieces which reflect their creative process. Their pieces reference the legacy of the forerunners of modern dance in Europe and North America.   The students' works, listed in the program below, are an expression of their own stories. Welcome to a space where dance art matters!     P R O G R A M   SOLOS & DUETS Solo: The Physical Present Dancer: Mia Scheidter My solo is a representation of how I am using dance to get out of my head and connect to my physical body in the present. It is a journey of reaching deep within, going to the basic core of me and building myself back up in a newly integrated way with my body. I live a lot of my life in my head, and one of the main things that I've really noti...

    Program Rough-Draft   Modern Dance II / Fall Recital 2025   Every semester, Modern Dance II is the host of a dance recital that brings the work created by the students during the semester to full fruition. This semester, students have choreographed solo and ensemble pieces which reflect their creative process. Their pieces reference the legacy of the forerunners of modern dance in Europe and North America.   The students' works, listed in the program below, are an expression of their own stories. Welcome to a space where dance art matters!     P R O G R A M   Solos & Duets   1  Solo: Mind: On the Motion of Thought Dancer:  Jack He  A person is born and grows up. During his upbringing, religion influences him — it guides and supports him, yet also confines his vision. Eventually, he begins to question it, seeking to break free and think for himself about...

    Program Rough-Draft   Modern Dance II / Fall Recital 2025   Every semester, Modern Dance II is the host of a dance recital that brings the work created by the students during the semester to full fruition. This semester, students have choreographed solo and ensemble pieces which reflect their creative process. Their pieces reference the legacy of the forerunners of modern dance in Europe and North America.   The students' works, listed in the program below, are an expression of their own stories. Welcome to a space where dance art matters!     P R O G R A M   Solos Ensembles   

    I  Unit: Music Theme: Elements    II Introduction A dance solo is a deeply personal performance. It’s not just about the choreography—it’s about the music, the emotion, and the story you tell through movement . The right song can elevate your performance, making it more powerful and memorable. “Choosing a song is the first step in creating a solo that connects with both the dancer and the audience " (fouetteacademy.com)   III Learning Objectives  Understand the use of music and its elements Gain awareness of the influence of music of the perception of a dance solo piece Experience the process of choosing the music that best matches the piece Reflect on the work done in class IV Main Lesson 1     Rehearsal of Solo Piece  Follow the Following Steps:  a. Dance a character outside your comfort zone. b. Push for tougher choreography. c. Analyze every step. d. Study your transitions. e. Fill in the blank...