Course Description
Provides the individual an opportunity to explore movement initiated through various sources including internal motivation. Emphasis will be on individual and group interaction within structured and free improvisational situations, all for the purpose of developing the student's creative approach to composing and performing.
Athena Title
DANCE IMPROV
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Experience and explore improvisational approaches, devices and elements. Develop proficiency in creating movement studies based on a variety of design, content, thematic problems. Gain skills in the art of improvisation leading to solo and group performances. Learn creative approaches to making/enhancing/developing dance choreography.
Topical Outline
The class will consist of improvisation studies, informal performances, observation, research and reflective writing. A wide variety of exploratory movement studies will develop both leadership, following and collaborative abilities as commonly used in the dance making process. The course will provide adequate lab time for the practice of fundamental skills in improvisation such as immediacy; intrapersonal contact; spontaneous reaction; sensory response; movement recall; reformation and performance.
Syllabus