DANC 17.3 - Contemporary Modern Dance III

    Recent Professors
    Tanya Knippelmeir, Carrie Stillman, Lea Brown-Ferguson, Jolene Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    1–1.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANC 17.3
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for low-intermediate (Level III) dancers with prior dance training. Students will focus on learning low-intermediate (Level III) contemporary modern dance movement which blends classic modern dance techniques with current movement trends, exploring contemporary movement vocabulary drawn both from the world of dance as an art form and through the movement inventions of the instructor. Students will be able to explore self-expression and creativity. The course offers a safe space to expand comfort level with dance performance in the context of a dance class. Contemporary modern dance follows in the footsteps of modern dance but focuses on the teaching and movement trends of dance artists of the 21st century.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:15pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:15pm, Mon 9:00am–10:15am, Tue 4:00pm–5:50pm