Students who minor in Dance and Movement Studies will:
Apply basic anatomical relationships to the felt sense of the body, including the expressiveness inherent in movement. (Addressed in DMS 100 – Principles of Movement)
Explore the body-mind as a dynamic system subject to change through personal choice and environmental influences, including influences from assumptions inherent in language. (Addressed in DMS 200 – Landscapes of the Body)
Examine the role of dance and ritual in the lives of individuals and communities, including one’s own. (Addressed in FS DMS 201- Dance: Ritual of Experience)
Gain insights into dance as representative of cultural contexts and values. (Addressed in FS DMS 201 – Dance: Ritual of Experience and DMS 470 History of Contemporary Dance)
Develop skills in presenting, both in writing and in speaking, topics from the discipline of Dance and Movement Studies. (Addressed in FS DMS 201 – Dance: Ritual of Experience and all upper level electives)
Students who study Dance and Movement practice courses will:
Gain proficiency in skills specific to the practice or dance style. (Addressed in all practice courses)
Be familiar with the history and cultural significance of the practice or dance style. (Addressed in all practice courses)