DANC 496 Choreography for the American Musical Theatre
This course explores the skills needed to choreograph dances and stage numbers for musical theatre. The course approaches the work from an historical perspective in order to trace the development of dance in the commercial theatre from vaudeville to present day productions. Students choreograph studies from a variety of shows so as to develop a range of styles. Topics to be covered are: how to develop characterization through movement, how to clarify lyrics, how dance can advance the story line, how to choreograph a dance break, how to choreograph a production number, how to work with a director and with actors. This course will run concurrently with the Musical Theatre course so that students may have the opportunity to work directly with actors and singers. Additional lab fee applies.
Offered
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