Understanding the body’s structures, functions, and subtleties in movement through a holistic lens is a life-long endeavor. This is the study of Kinesiology. Generally gross anatomy and physiology would precede a kinesiology course; however, in Dance Kinesiology we will approach the learning collectively with regard for the demands of dance and the dancer’s body in multiple contexts and forms. This class approaches the learning process as kinesthetic, tactile and cognitive to support a lasting relationship to the material. Additionally, this course aims to educate the student in ways to move, create, teach, and lead in a way which is sustainable for years of continued movement.