DAN 388 - Choreography III: Principles of Composition

(3 units) CO14

Advanced exploration of choreographic form, including development of work for public performance and principles of stage design.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing; DAN 288.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of basic choreographic priniciples (space, time, and energy) through the completion of several guided choreographic projects.
2. demonstrate understanding of choreographic framework/structure through completion and performance of choreographic assignments.
3. demonstrate the ability to work from different choreographic impetuses through guided in-class explorations and assignments.
4. prepare a choreographic work for public performance (including the creation of a written choreographic proposal with clear conveyance of technical needs and conceptual ideas, participation in the casting process, organization of a rehearsal schedule and collaborative work with dancers in the studio setting, and ability to integrate written and oral feedback from peers).

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