DANC 390 - Special Topics

Credits: 3 in fall or winter, 4 in spring
Planned Offering: Offered in fall or winter when interest is expressed and departmental resource permit.

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. An advanced studio course for experienced dancers exploring various choreographic styles and methods and the intersections between technique, aesthetics and creative collaboration. This course permits the student to follow a program of specialized applied research in order to widen the scope of experience and to build upon concepts covered in other courses. The course culminates in a performance piece for presentation. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Spring 2013 topic:

DANC 390: Aerial Dance (4). Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. This course examines a unique array of concepts and techniques from across aerial and modern dance forms in the creation of an aerial dance performance. Students hone their strength and dexterity through morning sessions focusing on fitness as well as acquire a clear understanding of safety and safety techniques associated with aerial dance. Afternoon sessions involve lecture, readings, and research as well as practical concepts in composition and art making. Rehearsals occur in the evenings and outside of class. There are regular weekly critique sessions and individual counseling during the ongoing process of creating new work, culminating in a fully produced aerial performance. (HA) Davies.