DAN 288 - Choreography

1. Develop an awareness of dance’s basic theoretical elements such as time, shape, space, motion, and dynamics.
2. Develop tools for building a dance vocabulary specific to the needs and character of each individual work.
3. Differentiate between abstract and literal narrative.
4. Develop the kinetic sense stressing causal relationships within phrases and “organic” structure overall.
5. Build a vehicle for the expression of personal and/or universal feelings and ideas through practicing the process of abstraction.
6. Elevate performance and teaching skills through learning and setting choreographic projects.