Dance 287 - MUSIC FROM DANCER'S PERSPECT

This course provides an overview of essential issues in music and sound as they relate to dancers and choreographers. Particular attention will be paid to rhythm in all its guises, music terminology and categories, personal versus cultural meaning in music and sound, and strategies for finding and making music. There will be a strong emphasis on listening, formulation of clear statements about music, ethical questions regarding collaborating and communicating with musicians, and the differences between working with recorded and live music. The goal will be to develop and open-minded and detailed intelligence about the various relationships between dance and music. Prerequisite: one year of dance technique (recommended for sophomore year or later). Enrollment limited to 15.