Movement is movement is movement* what you learn in one style can undoubtedly transfer into another. While dance techniques differ based on cultural context and  movement concepts, they still boil down to actions and motion. Simply put, the concept of “technique” is more so the ability to choose.** For a dancer to have good technique, it means they can physically articulate their body in a certain manner utilizing specific elements of space, time, and energy. In order to provide students with a well rounded movement education, one must design curriculum with autonomy in mind. My goal as an educator is to provide students with the tools necessary for them to recognize core movement concepts and execute these ideas clearly and precisely. This focus on foundational essentials assists dancers when creating bridges between different techniques, assisting them in drawing connections to previous movement experiences and accelerating their absorption of different dance styles. Furthermore, students are introduced to the historical and cultural context of styles as well as encouraged to engage in deeper personal research of said practices.

*Charles O. Anderson
**Beth Migill