DANC 398/F (Fall, 2023): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE
DANC 398/K (Fall, 2023): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE

This course identifies multiple ways in which we think of "inclusion" and offers selected pedagogical tools which each hold different meanings and practices as to what "inclusion" can mean in dance. The course gives a broad sense of theoretical and practical questions for students to think about current and new approaches to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, decoloniality, and/or Indigenous perspectives in dance and related art forms as they move on with their careers in dance. Keywords and methods covered in this course will be decolonial methods, interdisciplinarity, ecological thinking, anti- oppression, and community-arts.


DANC 398/D (Fall, 2023): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE
DANC 350/A (Fall, 2023): PRACT.ANATOMY MOVING BODY

Course descriptionAn introduction to human anatomy in relation to movement and dance. The course will cover the study of skeletal structure and the function of muscles and joints for proper alignment.  The content includes practical exercises, readings, assignments, and quizzes.

 Objectives:

To present an experiential and theoretical introduction to anatomy for the moving body using Somatics, Pilates, and muscular skeletal anatomy, applied to dance.

 To link practice with theory through applying critical thinking about movement approaches that promote diversity, inclusivity, and different body selves. 

 To introduce concepts of self-care in personal movement practice.


DANC 398/G (Fall, 2023): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE
DANC 398/E (Fall, 2023): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE
DANC 420/A (Fall/Winter, 2023/2024): CHOREOGRAPHY II

DANC 201/A (Fall/Winter, 2023/2024): CREATIVE PROCESS I

DANC 401/A (Fall/Winter, 2023/2024): CREATIVE PROCESS III
DANC 301/A (Fall/Winter, 2023/2024): CREATIVE PROCESS II

DANC 211/A (Winter 2024): DANCE TRADITIONS

DANC 250/A (Winter 2024): ASPECTS OF PROD. FOR DANCE

DANC 398/C (Winter 2024): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE

DANC 398/D (Winter 2024): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE

DANC 398/E (Winter 2024): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE

DANC 398/F (Winter 2024): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE

The class focuses on exploring different layers of the body (bones, fluids, nervous system, fascias, skin., joints...) and articulate them independently or simultaneously to open senses, alleviate unnecessary tensions and find clarity, ease, freedom, expression in our dancing. We will source from somatic experiences, task based explorations, scores, anatomy and imagination to broaden choices in the present moment while maintaining a healthy body in dancing and training.

Release technique, Alexander technique, Aeküus, Fighting Monkey, classic contemporary dance and Kung Fu influence my personal approach to dance training. They will inform our practice in order to gain a deeper understanding of how we can best use the mechanics of the body, trigger the mind-body relationship to enrich our dancing with a variety of qualities, sensations and intentions.

Throughout this course we will constantly come back to the question of « What is technique »,
« What techniques do we need to use in order to support our artistic endeavours as contemporary dance artists ». These questions will support our practice of craftmanship and lead us to expand our range of possibilities as we prepare for daily creative processes as dancers and choreographers.

DANC 398/G (Winter 2024): SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE