Course Description
Participation as a dancer in a faculty-choreographed piece.
Athena Title
Performance Company IV
Prerequisite
Two hours of DANC 3250
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
A dance lab for rehearsal and performance where students will: - Extend and further develop skills as dancers and performers - Extend and further develop a full understanding of the choreographic process and other collaborative and creative processes - Extend and further develop knowledge of dance production values - Provide the experience of routine performance in a variety of settings and on tour (when possible) - Develop management skills required for the direction of a dance company - Continued training for pursuing a career in performance and concert dance
Topical Outline
A dance lab for students in their third year of a performance company and/or performance in a faculty concert, such as Spring Dance Concert. The expectations for involvement increase in rehearsal, production, organization, and levels of performance. The dance lab may also include guest artist residencies and other intensives and/or workshops requiring supplemental and varied training, interdisciplinary collaborations, and outreach. • Advanced training and practice in dance technique used in choreography and performance • Advanced training and practice in dance performance skills • Attend rehearsals several times per week to learn new choreography and repertory works • Retain choreographic material, cognitively and kinesthetically • Participate in company/concert management as designated by faculty choreographer or guest artist • Participate in increased production responsibilities as assigned (costumes, props, etc.) • Perform in mainstage productions • Perform in other productions on and off campus
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