DAN 287 - Concert Dance Company

Credits: 1

Description
Professionally structured rehearsals of repertory and new choreography in preparation for formal performances, educational outreach programs and possible touring. Students should also be registered for a combination of technique courses: DAN 138 and DAN 235, or DAN 136 and DAN 238, or DAN 235 and DAN 238. Class size for DAN 287 is limited and audition will be the first day of class.

Student Learning Outcomes

To create an awareness of professional dance industry rehearsal expectations including punctuality, attentiveness, and self-motivation.
Increase the ability to quickly learn and retain motional material.
Demonstrate awareness of basic theoretical elements within each dance, such as time, space, shape, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
Develop where appropriate the ability to communicate the nuances as extra-dance characterizations or emotional shadings.
Come in contact with an audience.
Exposure to a range of formats related to educating the public to the many components of dance as an art form, including publicity, possible touring and outreach projects.

Prerequisite: None