DNCE 51 - PILATES: OVERVIEW

    Recent Professors
    K. Milostan Egus, L. Allin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    18–30 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DNCE 51
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This survey course introduces the fundamentals of non-impact body therapy/training method based on the principles of Joseph Pilates using a variety of props and equipment. Classes provide the dancer and non-dancer, sports enthusiast, coach or instructor with exercises to improve core strength, postural alignments, coordination, and body awareness and mechanics as well as the care and prevention of injuries. The focus is on exercising the mind and connecting that to proper breathing techniques and the body. Emphasis is on how to increase/decrease the challenge and make personalized adjustments and/or corrections in order to improve technique and achieve intended benefits.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–12:50pm, Tue 11:00am–11:50am, Tue 12:00pm–12:50pm, 11:00am–11:50am