Jacqueline Bobet

As a basic component of fitness, flexibility is needed to perform everyday activities with a relative amount of ease. To get out of bed, lift objects, or clean our room, we need healthy range of motion around our joints. Over time, our inefficient habits of movement, and the decreased suppleness of muscle tissue that occurs naturally as we age can lead to reduced mobility of joints and compromised body positions. Staying active and stretching regularly reduces the chance of experiencing occasional and chronic musculoskeletal pain and helps prevent this loss of mobility. No previous experience is required and all fitness levels are welcome.

This survey course introduces students to various dance techniques, (e.g. hip-hop, modern, ballet), choreography, improvisation, and performance as fundamental elements in the art of dance. Students will investigate dynamic and expressive methods of dance, and will develop foundational dance abilities including aerobic conditioning, coordination, alignment and dexterity.