Students explore the art of dance through improvisation and exposure to master works and diverse cultural dance forms. They will use critical analysis and appropriate dance treminology to identify the elements of dance and determine the impact these elements have on the communication of ideas, style and meaning. Students will develop an understanding of dance as a performing art by creating and performing dance, and by demonstrating proper audience and performance etiquette, while viewing professional dance and/or performances by peers. Students will also explore how production technologies may impact dance performance, both live and recorded.