Conditioning and Somatic Practice

This subject is not offered in 2016.

60 hours

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Examination of conditioning systems and somatic practices for dance training. Practical and theoretical studies of historical and current approaches to conditioning and somatic work for dancers, including Ideokinesis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Horvath Method, C-I Training, and yoga.

Course participation and contribution including practical demonstrations throughout the semester (60%);
10 minute class presentation during the semester (20%);
Written assignment of not more than 1000 words at the end of semester (20%).

Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Not offered in 2009