Julia Nguyen
Adjunct Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Dance Instructor
Julia Nguyen
Adjunct Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Dance Instructor
Currently Teaching
PRFL-351
RIT Dance Collective
0 - 1 Credits
RIT Dance Collective is an audition-based company providing in depth dance experience and training for RIT students. Students participate in School of Performing Arts and NTID Department of Performing Arts dance productions on campus and touring opportunities as well as engaging in community performances.
PRFN-244
Dance: Hip Hop
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the study and appreciation of hip hop through an exploration of theory, historical and aesthetic foundations, and socio-cultural perspectives. Students will experience a variety of movement qualities, develop techniques for proper body stretching and conditioning, and be exposed to basic hip hop styles and trends. Students will discover new capabilities regarding flexibility, strength, coordination, balance and their comprehension of hip hop dance in relation to music, space, time and energy. Through practice and application, students will develop a physical appreciation of dance from the experience of movement and creative expression. Learning about hip hop dance performance and history through the use of images, video, practice and discussions as well as reading and writing assignments will be part of the course.