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=**Unit 10**= = MODERN DANCE =

**Key Concepts of Study for this Unit**
 * Fall
 * Recovery
 * Initiation
 * Contraction
 * Suspension
 * Swing
 * Tilt
 * Spirals
 * Releases
 * Triplets
 * Prances

**Instructor Projects and Tools** Interactive dialogue and demonstration by the instructor will include the following information:

Fall Recovery Initiation Contraction Suspension Swing Tilt Spirals Releases Triplets Prances
 * To let go of the body except for the core
 * To use the core to bring the body back to neutral
 * The part of the body where the movement begins
 * A pulling in the abdominal muscles in correct alignment
 * To hang from a support from above so as to allow free movement
 * A pendular movement consisting of a release with gravity
 * An arcing and follow through with a suspension
 * A movement of the upper body laterally and downward
 * A twisting action of the spin or joints
 * The relationship of the body with gravity and the ability to let go of unnecessary muscular tension
 * 3 steps usually done in a sequence, plie, releve, releve
 * Transfer of weight from one foot to another
 * Weight is transferred toe, ball heel
 * Can be done with straight or bent legs

//Please note that in dance class, physical warmups and the refinement of technique, postions, steps and choreography are done daily and will be built upon in increasing difficulty as the class progresses.//

**Assessment Task** Student Project 1: Students will be assessed on their work by their instructor and will be expected to constantly assess themselves. a. Physical assessment b. Visual assessment c. Constant Self Assessment
 * Students will work on modern technique through a series of exercises in the center, on the floor and across the floor that will strengthen and improve their technique.

HOME WORK-Read and review this unit and become familiar with the next unit.

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