Contemporary Dance Performance

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Contemporary Dance Performance is designed to introduce the beginning performer to the choreographic and rehearsal process as preparation for performance. DANCE 285 Contemporary Dance Performance (1-2 per semester/maximum of 8) This is a dance course to introduce the beginning performer to the rehearsal process, creative process and performance experience. The class will develop around the building of an original dance piece, created on and for the participating students by the instructor of record.The students will perform this piece at the end of the semester in a formal performance situation, on a proscenium stage with full lighting and sound accompaniment. The instructor will create an original dance on students enrolled in this course which will provide the student with performance experience in a live dance concert. The student will learn original choreography, be responsible for retention of movement, experience and assist in the choreographic process, participate in discussions concerning choreography, expression, rehearsal expectations and roles. The student will keep a journal and complete written assignments which demonstrate cognitive understanding of the artistic process.Each student will be expected to execute the choreography at a level suitable for concert performance, show an understanding of the choreographic process through written work, demonstrate growth as a dancer and artist through performance and written work and participate fully in a concert performance of the dance work created in class.