Kaasaegse tantsu alused / Foundations of Contemporary Dance

Kaasaegse tantsu alused / Foundations of Contemporary Dance

The aim of the course is to provide a foundational understanding of contemporary dance techniques while encouraging participants to connect with their bodies in a deeper, more intuitive way. It seeks to create a supportive environment for beginners to explore movement, build physical awareness, and experience the joy of dance. The course also aims to foster creativity, personal expression, and a sense of presence within each participant.

Learning outcomes:

- knows the fundamental principles of contemporary dance technique, including floor work, weight transfer, and alignment, as well as how to approach movement with a sense of curiosity and awareness;
- can understand the connection between breath, movement, and body awareness, and how to integrate these elements into their dance practice for more expressive, fluid movements;
- has practiced creating and interpreting movement phrases, both guided and self-created, and has explored improvisational tasks that encourage personal expression and the discovery of their unique movement style.