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Academic Year 2004/2005

Improvisational Forms
DANC 354 SP

This class is designed to explore various approaches to dance improvisation. Students will expand movement vocabulary, increase compositional awareness, develop their creative thinking and observational skills, and sharpen their performance presence. Material covered will include improvisation exercises, contact improvisation, structured improvisational forms and exploration of the relationship between sound and movement.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Written assignments, movement assignments, projects, performance and attendance at dance concerts.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Lourie,Susan F.   
Times: .M.W... 09:00AM-11:00AM;     Location: SDC;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 16)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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