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Dancing with the Elements: Introduction to Improvisational Dance
Abstract: Dancing with the Elements: Introduction to Improvisational Dance is an asynchronous course that provides four 3-minute improvisational dance classes. Each video will use imagery from the elements: earth, wind, water, and fire, as movement prompts for dancing. Here, the student will become the choreographer moving with agency along with the prompts and visualizations. The objective of each class is to build pathways for students to express their individuality through movement in a lively learning environment. The “water” video for example, will ask the students to creative follow the movements of a stream-moving slowly, dripping, or raging, while the “air” video will follow the movements of the wind using breezy or blustering movements. The themes play with time and tempo, visual imagery, and movement textures, generating a space for creativity and fun. These exercises will promote mindfulness and concentration, a lovely supplement to traditional and home learning environments. This workshop aims to help participants find joy in movement and cultivate mind body connection.