THTR 2221 Contemporary Dance I
This course introduces modern dance, in theory and in practice. Through training in various dance techniques, movement analysis, composition exercises, work on the floor and at the barre, study of modern dance history, and viewing of dance videos, students will learn the vocabulary and aesthetics of modern dance and begin to express themselves creatively in those terms. Coursework includes reading assignments, a research paper, exams, and a performance project. Appropriate dance attire is required.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.33 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.39 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Sun Ho Kim | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 3 of 5 |
| Spring 2023 | Sun Ho Kim | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 12 of 15 |
| Spring 2022 | Sun Ho Kim | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 7 of 15 |
| Fall 2021 | Sun Ho Kim | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 5 of 7 |