DANC M18 - Dance Somatics/Conditioning for Dance

    Recent Professors
    Robert Salas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    20–42 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANC M18
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    Presents information pertaining to the anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition, basic injury prevention and self-care practices needed for a dancer's best performance. Includes a survey of supplemental training methods often used by dancers to support their performance. Practices fundamental conditioning and repatterning techniques often used to improve dance performance. Introduces somatic practices which may include Yoga, Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Resistance Training, Foam Rolling, Franklin Imagery or other current conditioning practices which will support a dancer's training and overall health and fitness.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:50am