What is the technique curriculum at Cornish?
The core of the Cornish dance technique curriculum is daily classes in ballet and modern dance that emphasize anatomically-sound technique. All technique courses at Cornish focus on: • Alignment and movement mechanics (pelvic and spinal placement, use of turn-out, connective patterns, overall posture) • Stabilization (use of core support muscles, ability to maintain neutral pelvis and torso) • Technical proficiency (knowledge of vocabulary, ability to pick up material, attention to details) • Expressive qualities (qualitative range, use of weight, musicality, emotional connection to movement) One of the Dance Department learning outcomes is for students to gain stylistically diverse performance skills. The Cornish College Dance Department believes that today’s dancer must be able to execute an eclectic range of movement styles in order to succeed in the profession, and the technique curriculum is structured accordingly. Each technique course is co-taught by two faculty; over the course
The core of the Cornish dance technique curriculum is daily classes in ballet and modern dance that emphasize anatomically-sound technique. All technique courses at Cornish focus on: • Alignment and movement mechanics (pelvic and spinal placement, use of turn-out, connective patterns, overall posture) • Stabilization (use of core support muscles, ability to maintain neutral pelvis and torso) • Technical proficiency (knowledge of vocabulary, ability to pick up material, attention to details) • Expressive qualities (qualitative range, use of weight, musicality, emotional connection to movement) The Cornish College Dance Department believes that today’s dancer must be able to execute an eclectic range of movement styles in order to succeed in the profession, and the technique curriculum is structured accordingly. Each technique course is co-taught by two faculty; over the course of a year, students study with eight technique teachers. As a result, students gain stylistically diverse perfo
