This course will teach movement foundations and core principles such as weight and how to use it to propel, initiate and modify movement; using levels and different dynamics; recognising and applying different movement qualities; initiating movement from different body parts; using the core to support your movement. Drawing from various contemporary dance vocabularies as well as other dance forms such as street dance styles, you will gain body awareness and confidence to move more effectively, safely and creatively
Courses
Movement Foundations
When & Where
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16 September 2024 - 21 October 2024 ( 9 hours, 6 weeks )
- Morning, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24DNEH04A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Have better body awareness
- Use your body more efficiently, safely and creativel
- Understand and work with elements of dance technique in your body
- Express yourself with more confidence and ease through dance and creative movement
- Perform and apply foundational elements of contemporary dance and some street styles
Cost
Full fee
£85
Concession fee
£65
Class format and activities
Creative tasks facilitated and guided by the tutor; set tasks with tutor demonstration; working individually, in pairs and as a group
Entry requirements
The course is open to all and adaptations will be made to different abilities, however please note, as this is a physical class a good level of fitness to endure low to intense exercise is required
What you need to know before you enrol
If you have particular learning needs, please speak to your tutor at the start of term
What you need
Comfortable clothes you can move in. We may do ‘floorwork’ on some of the classes, so better to have long sleeve & trousers option. Socks & trainers
What you can do next
Continue to the next term & check the range of options in the dance department to further enrich your practice
