Theater and Dance 242H - Dance Technique: Intermediate Contemporary

This is an intermediate-level course in contemporary dance technique with a primary focus on movement practice. Using the studio as a laboratory, we will embody dynamic movement that challenges coordination, stamina, and attention to detail. We will begin exploring more nuanced use of quality and tone. We will continue to work on safe alignment, musicality, and the quick memorization and retetion of choregraphed/codified material. Additionally, contemporary dance’s roots and influences will be acknowledged and applied through movement exploration. These include the borrowing and fusing of movement vocabularies from jazz, modern, hip hop and improvisational dance forms like contact improvisation. Readings and writing assignments will allow us to deepen our understanding of our movement histories and articulate personal progress. Two class meetings per week. Requisite: one or more college-level courses in dance techniques, or equivalent experience.This course may be repeated for credit. Limited to 22 students. Spring semester. Prof. Riegel.

How to handle overenrollment: THDA majors given priority, as well as those at the intermediate level. Instructor will choose students for a balance of class years.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: This course will involve regular attendance and class participation, class discussion, reading, possible viewing and writing assignments, possible work outside of class including rehearsal or other artistic assignments, as well as physical or vocal performance work and/or visual, aural, and physical analysis as applicable, at a workload level approrate to a 2-credit half-course. Attendance at performances outside of class may also be required.