Deborah Helen Birrane Develops intermediate skills and
applications in one or more studio arts in order to enhance
students' abilities as performers, arts This class will focus on
the development of modern dance technique based on the Bill
Evans Technique. We will move from the basics to more complex
movements such as swings, spirals, pelvic over and under curves
as these motions emphasize the 3-dimensional and sculptual
aspects of the human body and experience how they move within
the Cube (spatial dimentions). And thus, we will also experience
how body shaping is effected by moving in and through 2 and
3-dimensions of space. THIS CLASS WILL MEET FROM 3:30 - 5:20.
Student learning goals Students will gain an understanding of
the use of breath and imagery and how it can support alignment
as well as larger movements. Students will develop a greater
sense of coordination and flow within the movement techniqe and
how this facilitates greater movement sequences and
combinations. Students will develop a stronger m