Beginning Athletic Movement

This course will include an introduction to various athletic forms of movement/dance and is designed for the mover/athlete. Emphasis will be placed on awareness of technique/skill, history, knowledge, improvisation and aesthetics of each movement style. It also focuses on increasing one’s mobility, agility, flexibility, strength and endurance. Students will participate and relate athletic disciplines/dance as a lifetime fitness and health-related activity. Students will be offered the opportunity to perform in a dance concert. Techniques may include, but are not limited to tumbling, Capoeira, Muay Thai, hip hop (b-boying, popping, and locking), parkour, and wrestling/contact improvisation.