DAN 211-R / Modern Dance 2 / Spring 2026

     I  Unit: Frame Theme: Portraiture & Score    Introduction     II Learning Objectives   III Main Lesson 1  Read the Introduction to this book using the link bellow.   Portraiture By Richard Brilliant https://www.google.com/books/edition/Portraiture/5WHqAQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portraiture&printsec=frontcover   Question 1 On page 8, Brilliant establishes that "the relationship between the portrait and its object of representation," which according to him,      "directly reflects the social dimension of human life as a field of action among persons with its own repertoire of signals and messages. How does Brilliant's statement relate to dance?     IV A Note to Remember   "The relationship between the portrait and its object of representation directly reflects the social dimension of human life as a field of action among persons with its own repertoire of signals ...

    I  Unit: Compositional Forms Theme: ABA, Rondo, Narrative, Rhapsodic   Introduction ABA is a three-part compositional form in which the second section contrasts with the first section. The third section is a restatement of the first section in a condensed, abbreviated, or extended form. The rondo (ABACADA) is a musical form that contains a principal theme (sometimes called the "refrain") which alternates with one or more contrasting themes.   A narrative , story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether nonfictional or fictional. Narratives can be presented through a sequence of written or spoken words, through still or moving images, or through any combination of these. Rhapsodies on the other hand express pure feelings. We can thank the Greeks for the idea of the Rhapsody, though their rhapsodies were rather more word-based – poetry to be exact. Poetic rhapsodies were a kind of recital of all the best b...

    I   Unit: Fundamentals of Dance Theme: Bound and free flow    II Introduction  Ted Shawn was a pioneer of American modern dance. He created the Denishawn School together with his wife Ruth St. Denis. After their separation he created the all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers. Today, we will explore concepts such as bound and free flow, created by Rudolph Laban, whom Shawn knew about. We are using mambo, a closer rhythm to us in South Florida, to fuse these two concepts, as we dance to the music.  III Learning Objectives Understand the application of the idea of "flow" and how it has two elements, bound and free Gain awareness of Ted Shawn's fundamentals of dance Experience Shawn's emphasis on male dance as an affirmation of masculinity Reflect on the work done in class    IV Main Lesson   1 Warm Up Alignment Stretching     2   Ted Shawn  Question 1 1. What is Ted Shawn's general...

     

     Unit: Full Body Tune Up Theme: Rehearsals   I Warm Up Alignment Stretching     II   Learning Objectives   Understand the importance of body conditioning Explain where your solo and ensemble are in terms of process Gain awareness of the timing in completing the choreographic work of both solos and ensembles Experience the arrangements needed to objectively predict where your solo and ensemble is going Reflect on the work done in class     III  Main Lesson 1 Warm Up   Stretching Session   Stretching in Pairs   Group Massage    2 Read the book   Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy   Victoria Phillips  Read: Prologue (Page 8, second paragraph - Page 10, first paragraph) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Martha_Graham_s_Cold_War/fsHADwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=modern+Dance&printsec=frontcover     Question 1   Summarize the content in the pages...

 

     Unit: Full Body Tune Up Theme: Rehearsals   I Warm Up Alignment Stretching     II   Learning Objectives   Understand the importance of body conditioning Explain where your solo and ensemble are in terms of process Gain awareness of the timing in completing the choreographic work of both solos and ensembles Experience the arrangements needed to objectively predict where your solo and ensemble is going Reflect on the work done in class     III  Main Lesson 1 Warm Up   Stretching Session   Stretching in Pairs   Group Massage    2 Read the book   Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy   Victoria Phillips  Read: Prologue (Page 8, second paragraph - Page 10, first paragraph) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Martha_Graham_s_Cold_War/fsHADwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=modern+Dance&printsec=frontcover     Question 1   Summarize the content in the pages...