DAN 2020 World Dance
Taught by Ms. Emily Daughtridge, Mr. Kevin Warner
This course explores dance as a vital contribution to the cultural understanding of various regions and cultures around the world. Students practice methods for understanding dance and the identity of people who dance by exploring the many forms and purposes of world dance - political, aesthetic, religious, social, cultural, and historical.
SSU 2600 Floor Barre
Taught by Senior Lecturer Regina Gulick
Floor Barre is a study of the innovative technique based on the teachings of originator and founder, Zena Rommett. This class helps develop correct alignment and maximum turn-out, improve balance, and refine movement skills and vitality.
SSU 2280 Yoga as Somatic Practice
Taught by Multiple Faculty
This course examines the basic principles of the physical practice of yoga known as Hatha Yoga. It explores the practice of asanas (sustained postures) and vinyasas (sequences of postures connected by breath), pranayama (breathing exercises), and pratyahara, (meditation practices). Students will also be introduced to the philosophical and historical context of Hatha yoga.
SSU 2480 Pilates Mat
Taught by Multiple Faculty
This course is an experiential course based on the principles and teachings of Joseph H. Pilates. The Pilates method combines both Eastern and Western approaches to physical and mental conditioning with an emphasis on moving with maximum efficiency and precise control.
SSU 2580 Gyrokinesis
Taught by Senior Lecturer Rebecca Quin
Gyrokinesis methodology, as developed by Juliu Horvath, embraces key principles of dance, yoga, gymnastics, and tai-chi. The method works the entire body using spinal articulations and undulating rhythms integrated with specific breathing patterns.
SSU 3650/THR 3650 Alexander Technique for Stage
Taught by Ms. Teresa Lee
Alexander Technique is a somatic practice that explores the awareness of self, ease and improved coordination in movement, and stage presence. It is a practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities.
SSU 4480 Pilates Apparatus
Taught by Senior Lecturer Rebecca Quin
This course offers a study of the Pilates method, based on the concepts of centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. This course introduces the equipment and the apparatus developed by Joseph H. Pilates.
SSU 4580 Gyrotonic
Taught by Senior Lecturer Rebecca Quin
GYROTONIC® methodology, as developed by Juliu Horvath, embraces key principles of dance, yoga, gymnastics, and tai-chi. The method works the entire body using spinal articulations and undulating rhythms integrated with specific breathing patterns. This course incorporates Horvath's principles on the GYROTONIC® apparatus.
THR 2017 Theatre for Social Change
Taught by Dr. Gina Grandi
This is a practical seminar class focused on the history and theory behind "theatre for social change" and is grounded in participation, research, analysis, and performance. Students study and apply various theories and methodologies of theatre for social change (image, forum, playback, invisible theatre, etc.) to affect change related to social, economic, cultural, political, and interpersonal issues.
THR 2020 World Culture and Performance Studies
Taught by Dr. Kin Yan Szeto
This course applies insights from performance art, theatre, dance, and other art forms. Its interdisciplinary approach will allow students to have the opportunity to study the unique role of "performance" in various aspects of our society as well as the world today. The class explores the concept of performance, and special attention will be paid to issues of multiculturalism and the cultural, political, historical, social, economic, and technological contexts of performance studies.