Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0252 - Contemporary Dance Repertory Process and Performance

In this course, students engage in an in-depth rehearsal process toward a final performance that will be performed in the FCD Faculty Concert at Hampshire in November. The proposed investigation centers dance as a practice of listening. We will explore our ears for their anatomical wonder and metaphorical power. We will also inquire beyond auditory perception. Dance is a vehicle for listening-to music, the environment, each other, the body's impulses, and more! Rehearsals involve collaboration, movement creation, improvisation, writing, and dialogue. Occasional readings and viewings will accompany our investigations. Vocalization, contact improvisation, and partnering principles may be engaged in addition to solo and ensemble dancing. Prior study of dance at the intermediate or advanced levels is suggested. Students must be invested in creating live performance and able to commit to the entire semester including tech and performance. To enroll, please sign up for the workshop/information session on May 6. Students can also enter through the FCD audition held on September 7. For more information, please email lmwHA@hampshire.edu. Keywords:Dance, repertory, performance, choreography, improvisation

Time and Narrative Division-II Supported Project Seminar Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time