History
Modern dance-basics and beginnings
Brief background
Awareness
The body - its structure(anatomical)
Sensations of contraction and stretch
Basic exercises(5 elements), pointe and flex postures
Centering, symetry and asymetry in movements
Improvisation
Exploration of space
Idea of 5-point-structure on floor
Interaction and exchange of movements in duo/trio/group improvisations
Repertoire
Garden of Maya
Ecstasy
Agreement
Apsara dance - OUT
Intermediate
History
Complete history of modern dance in the West
Insight into modern dance in India
Idea of other dance forms - Indian classical
Awareness
Complete regimen of exercises
basic techniques of breath lock and release in air borne exercises
Body block-and-break techniques
Improvisation
Linking-delinking movements
Use of properties
Floor improvisaton
Creation of movements - theming-moods(rasas)
Repertoire
Puzzle
Mask Dance(Alien Flower)
Advanced
History
Complete history of modern dance in India
Study into dance forms like Salsa, Ball room dances
Study into martial forms like Thangta, Chhau, Kalarippayattu
Awareness
Complete regimen of exercises
Manitenance of complete fitness and flexibility
Basic knowledge of principles of yoga and asanas
Improvisation
Creations and formulations of complete pieces set to music/silence
Choreographic principles
Use of self and groups to create varied movement units
