DANCE 304: Fundamentals of Body Alignment and Pilates

Course Description

A course that is designed for students to develop a greater understanding of body alignment and how to strengthen body alignment through muscular conditioning and Pilates. Non-impact body conditioning exercises that focus on proper alignment, full range of motion, muscular strengthening, core strengthening, muscular imbalances, patterned breathing, and injury prevention will be emphasized. Developing total body strength, alignment, and flexibility through a series of researched dance specific exercises that are carefully designed to reach all muscle groups are presented.