DAN 211 - Modern Dance 2 / Fall 2025

    1   Dance as a way to express emotions Actavius J. Jones My take-aways are that I met wonderful people. Just been around them made me learn different things. How different people have different ways of dancing. How different people can use dance as a way to express emotions. Just, the professor dancing and doing the activities with us made learning very fast. Lucy was a big part of helping me go through this class. They way she brought energy to the work. I felt relaxed because of the stretching. Not having music felt calming because I was more focused on my thoughts. After class, I felt very good because the activities made my body feel good. Team work was crucial for this class as it is for my sport. I could alternate between being a leader and a cooperating team member. I also got flexibility which is essential to avoid injuries. I also gained coordination with my body parts, b...

  Please, answer the following questions in your own words, using: common sense, previous knowledge, class experience and the content of our blog posts. QUESTIONS    1. How was partnering a useful experience in the creation of your duets? 2. Mary Wigman developed expressionism in dance. How did expressionism improve self-expression through dance? 3. Isadora Duncan used Greek statues to create her dance languaje. How did Duncan style affect your ensemble work? 4. Bound and free flow are both at opposite ends of the spectrum of flow. Explain how they both contribute to a well balanced movement phrase? 5. In which way compositional forms aid dancers in their choreographic work? 6. Frame and portraiture helped you with the beginning and the end of your pieces? How so? 7. Why is it important to have a title and a story for your dance pieces? 8. How does music influence the audience's perception of your piece? 9. How does dancing full-out make the dancer feel when performin...

       Unit: Rehearsal Theme: The Rehearsal Journal   I Main Lesson 1 Rehearsal Journal Rehearsal Log Suggested Guidelines Log each rehearsal by writing down the total length of the rehearsal and the tasks that were accomplished in chronological order. Reflect on each rehearsal in a journal entry.  The journal should provide a space in which you can reflect on the rehearsal you just had and consider how that might shape the rehearsal you are about to have.  My suggestion is to pick a particular question/challenge/discovery and spend significant time with it (as opposed to simply reporting in on many aspects of the rehearsal).  The journal truly should be a helpful step of your artistic process as opposed to  Here are some questions that you might consider while writing a journal entry: 1 ) What important discoveries were made during the rehearsal? 2 ) What led to those discoveries? 3 ) Towards where do those disc...

  I   Warm Up   II   Question Describe in your words what dancing full-out means? What is dancing full-out important for your dance performance? ------------------------------------------ III   HOW TO PREPARE  Sorting Out the Practical Details Keep a timeline on hand with the important dates Get a schedule for the day of the show Find out about costume requirements Prepare physically and mentally Attend every rehearsal Set time for you to practice on your own Develop a warmup routine Eat a healthy diet as you prepare Get a good night sleep the day before the performance Try some relaxation techniques to cope with stage fright Arrive promptly for check-in and warmups on performance day   Question Out of the tips listed above, which are the ones you find most challenging.  Which tips have you accomplished already?  ------------------------ LINK: How to Prepare for a Dance Show     IV Students' Work