DANC 2800: Embodied Wellness

2 Credit Hours

Embodied Wellness is explored through a holistic lens with attention given to physical experiences within a supportive, classroom community. Dance students will engage in embodied wellness through participation in somatic, movement-based classes in areas such as yoga, dance improvisation, and meditation. Students will research content areas that will support their careers as physical performers and creators within the context of dance as a profession and an art form. Topics of study include wellness related to injury prevention and recovery, as well as nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Students demonstrate their knowledge through reflections, discussions, assignments, and presentations. Topics surrounding the specific needs of a dancer’s mental and emotional health are addressed by expert lectures and visits. Each participant is empowered to create their own research project on an area of personal interest within the larger field of embodied wellness.