Students explore the principles of modern and contemporary dance with an emphasis on anatomical efficiency, spinal articulation, floor work, spatial complexity, movement through space and complex rhythmical patterns. Structured Improvisation is used to explore the principles of technique. All classes are accompanied by a percussionist to support development of sophisticated rhythmical sense and musicality.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
Modern Dance 1
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What you will learn
- Achieving alignment and efficient movement patterns through floor work
- Anatomical efficiency: simultaneous, successive and sequential sequencing
- Understanding Effort
- Dynamic quality of movement: feeling, tone, texture
- Supporting movement function through body awareness and internal connectivity
- Advanced modern and contemporary vocabulary: systematic progression from floor to jumping
- Space – investigating kinesphere, spatial intent, dimensions and planes of movement
- Musicality: becoming familiar with alternative rhythms and developing internal musical impulse
- Structured Improvisation
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41403 |
January 5, 2026 to May 8, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | Arts Umbrella | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.