ksu school of art and design masterclass series
Curious as to what it would be like to be a student at Kennesaw State University Department of Dance? Watch these masterclass videos from our faculty! 

Pathways, Form, and Movement

Focusing primarily on physical prompts inspired by imagery and sensation, this class by Prof. Nguyen-Hilton offers various tools to explore movement. These tools can be used simply for exploration or can be applied to existing forms or choreography.

Finding Flow

Prof. Hawkains presents "Finding Flow," a movement practice that integrates Somatic and meditative practices such as Safety Release, Yoga, and Qigong, for the sake of promoting body-mind-spirit connectivity and longevity, and conscious connection to the breath. Breathing is a vital part of our existence as humans. That said, it is vital that we consciously consider the breath throughout our daily activities and bodily movements. This is an excellent activity to do first thing in the morning before class, during recess (or a substitute for recess even), quiet times and nap times, and just before the end of the school day. Feel free to modify any movements when necessary.

Turn Your Studio into a Theater with Lights

Many dance performances take place in a dance studio and not a theater. But that does not mean your performance cannot include theatrical elements like lighting. In this workshop, Prof. Tatu will explore ways to use common lights to transform your dance studio into a performance space.

Musicality for Dancers

Dr. Caroline Sutton Clark teaches this practical introduction for dancers of how to use beat and simple meter to enhance technique and artistry.

Contemporary Dance

Join Prof. Dao in this foundational class that emphasizes articulation in leg work, core strength, flexibility of extension grounded in modern dance theories to help dancers explore complex movement connections through various axes.

Finding Connections in Technique, Improvisation and Choreography 

This instructional video with Prof. Andrea Knowlton provides materials for a 60 to 90minute dance class. Please pause the video as you review combinations, give students time to work through materials, and conduct showings and feedback sessions.

How to Generate a Personal Movement Vocabulary

Students will create a short movement phrase through structured prompts. The class, taught by Prof. Lisa K. Lock, will touch on the three basic elements of choreography: Space, Time, and Energy, pushing the boundaries of creative problem-solving skills through explorations. The class will allow for individual expression and provides a platform for students to create within their own preference of movement vocabulary. 

Intermediate Ballet Barre

Join us inside the KSU dance studio for an intermediate level ballet barre taught by Prof. McCree O'Kelley.