2026 Spring THEATER 40 001 STD 001

Spring 2026

THEATER 40 001 - STD 001

Beginning Modern Dance Technique

Fundamentals of Gaga, Improvisation, and Floorwork

Bear Graham

Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026
Mo, We, Fr
08:00 am - 09:59 am
2401 Bancroft 10
Class #:23343
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 8
Enrolled: 22
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 30
Waitlist Max: 5
Open Reserved Seats:
30 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission

Hours & Workload

6 hours of student practice of studio skills and/or tasks per week, and 3 hours of outside work hours per week.

Other classes by Bear Graham

Course Catalog Description

Introduction to dance techniques. Study of foundational concepts of movement such as: principles of alignment, locomotion, dance terminology, and musicality.

Class Description

This beginning-level Modern Dance class requires no prior experience. Students will explore movement through Gaga, improvisation, floorwork, inversions, and athletic standing phrases. Classes include technical exercises—both freeform and set—to build strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and expressiveness. The course also introduces the foundations and history of Modern Dance to provide context for contemporary practices.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Reserved Seats

Reserved Seating For This Term

Current Enrollment

Open Reserved Seats:
30 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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