Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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DANC 0277

Body & Earth

Body and Earth
This course is designed to bridge the relationship between the human body and the environment. The goals of the course are to deepen knowledge of physical faculties and sensory possibilities, heighten sensitivity to natural processes and forms in the Vermont bioregion, and engage awareness through the study of perception of and interaction with the non-human world. Learning modalities include analytical reading and formal writing assignments for the lecture section, place-based exploratory journaling, experiential movement-based practices, site-specific dance making, and regular field trips and outdoor activities during the lab section, culminating in final performative research projects.3 hrs. lect. 1 hr. lab.
Subject:
Dance
Department:
Dance
Division:
Arts
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR ART PE
Equivalent Courses:
ENVS 1029
DANC 1029
ENVS 0277
FYSE 1093 *

Sections in Fall 2015

Fall 2015

DANC0277A-F15 Lecture (Olsen)
DANC0277Z-F15 Lab (Olsen)