DAN 135 - Choreography and Composition I

This course is designed for the student dancer who has previous dance training, experience OR who has completed Intro to Modern, Jazz Dance, or Intro to Ballet. The emphasis will be on creating original dance pieces by utilizing compositional tools such as: ABA themes, cannons, ensemble/solo juxtapositions, rhythm, shape, space manipulation and improvisation as a path to inventing material. It will assist students in selecting subject matter that can be explored through movement and then guide them through the process of evolving that subject matter with music and dance steps that become the structure for self expression. This course will culminate with a final showcase of student choreography and is perfect for those who want to combine their creativity and dance technique to enrich and further their dance experience.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of DAN 101, DAN 102, or DAN 105; or permission of course instructor.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities

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