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 Choreography: Kay Yokota '96 |
Please note:
Credit
hour limits toward graduations for technique and Performance
Ensemble
Explanation
of symbols for the following course descriptions
Course syllabi are linked in PDF format
to course titles
This course is designed for the
student
with little or no dance background. It introduces dance as an art form
and as a means of expression through both the study of movement
fundamentals
and creative work. The movement concepts presented in Modern I provide
a basis for continuing with intermediate studies in modern, ballet
and
jazz.
This course is designed to provide
an
opportunity to study the technical skills and artistic elements of a
particular
style of dance. Offerings will vary and may include tap, ethnic forms
or
historical dance. Course is repeatable provided different styles are
studied.
This
course is designed to
strengthen
technical skill at an intermediate level. It explores modern dance as
an
art form and as a means of expression through both the development of
movement
skills and creative work.
This
course is an introduction
through
films and lectures to the field of modern dance, which is rooted in
American
culture, with emphasis on the stylistic approach and aesthetic of the
artists
who have contributed to its development in the twentieth century. This
course also satisfies requirements in the American Studies Program.
This
course is an introduction
through
videos and lectures to the vernacular dance of the United States with
an
emphasis on its development from roots in West African and European
dance
to contemporary forms such as tap and jazz. We will examine the
vernacular
dance styles found in professional, competitive and social dance
settings
as well as the cultural context in which the dancing appears. This
course
also satisfies requirements in the Black Studies and American Studies
Programs.
This
course is designed to
strengthen
technical skill at an intermediate level. It explores
jazz dance as an art form
and
as a means of expression through both the
development of
movement
skills and creative work. The course
will also reflect on the historical development of jazz music and dance
in the United States.
This
course is designed to provide
an
opportunity for students to fulfill needs in dance-related areas of
movement
experience such as creative work, stage lighting for dance, bodywork,
performing
skills, improvisation, teaching skills, and community outreach
activities.
Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
This
course is designed to provide
students
with an opportunity to refine and heighten their kinesthetic
sensitivity.
The process of exploring the inherent design of human beings and how to
consciously cooperate with that design leads to greater ease,
flexibility,
power and expressiveness in all activities. This work is of particular
value to dancers and other performing artists because it provides a way
to prevent injury, relieve tension and enhance performance. As
space
permits, this course may be repeated once for credit.
This
course provides students with
the
opportunity to experiment with movement invention; to cultivate
variety,
contrast, and originality in their choreographic process; and to expand
their personal aesthetic ranges. Fall semester
(Dance
305) introduces elements, methods and structures of dance
composition
and is a prerequisite for Dance 306. Spring semester
(Dance 306) builds on the fall semester’s work through studies
influenced
by compositional experiments in 20th century art forms.
This
course is designed to
challenge
the student by introducing complex movement sequences drawn from
well-known
technical vocabularies. Each course may be repeated twice for credit.
This
course is designed to provide
an
opportunity for the advanced dancer to participate in creative work and
performance. Each course may be repeated three times for credit.
Qualified
students may receive
credit
for a structured learning experience in a professional quality dance
company
or dance festival (e.g., American Dance Festival, Duke University)
which
provides an opportunity to apply and expand knowledge under expert
supervision.
Must be approved in advance. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6
credits.
Directed
study for the advanced
student
arranged on an individual basis with credit according to the range of
the
proposed project. A semester of work could include either a
choreographic
work or a research project.
This
course is designed for the
proficient
dancer to provide a sound physical and intellectual understanding of
modern
dance technique. It concentrates on elements drawn from specific
movement
theories. Each course may be repeated three times for credit.
Spring (3) Gavaler, Wiley
This course is team-taught by Theatre and Dance faculty. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop sensitivity, intelligence, and strength as physical theatre performers through physical preparation and movement explorations which develop an integrated body and voice. Attention will be placed on releasing excessive tension, discovering personal impulses, using compositional tools, using counterbalance and resistance with others, developing physically-inspired characters, responding to environmental elements, and exposing students to a variety of physical theatre and movement techniques including Contact Improvisation and Authentic Movement. Students will be expected to create, perform, and give critical feedback on a regular basis. Other elements will include readings, video viewings, discussions, and written responses to the practical work of the course.
