DANC M18

Prerequisites: Student must have completed at least one dance technique or performing classes at Moorpark College which includes the following: DANC M10A-D, DANC M11A-D, DANC M12A-D, DANC M16, DANC 17, or DANC M55A Class Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab Presents information pertaining to the anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition, basic injury prevention and self-care practices needed for a dancer's best performance. Includes a survey of supplemental training methods often used by dancers to support their performance. Practices fundamental conditioning and repatterning techniques often used to improve dance performance. Introduces somatic practices which may include yoga, Pilates, Bartenieff fundamentals, resistance training, foam rolling, Franklin Imagery or other current conditioning practices to support a dancer's training and overall health and fitness. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC Course Credit Limitation: UC - maximum 4 units when combined with any or all ICA/KIN/PE activity courses.