DANC 453 Dance Composition III
This advanced level course builds on material covered in Dance Composition I and II and is designed for dance students in the Choreography Concentration or those in other concentrations who wish to continue their studies in composition. The class explores multiple working methods in order to think critically about how process influences product. Students gain an in-depth understanding of a variety of compositional approaches that ultimately reinforces their own art and craft. Students are asked to direct their own scholarly research in order to support the creation of a completed creative work. Additionally, students write a paper chronicling the manner in which that research influenced their choreographic process. Analysis of live performances in New York City aim students toward the consideration of how dance theory, criticism and practice intersect in those works as well as in their own studies. Students must demonstrate a high level of intellectual understanding and an ability to articulate both physically and in written work the concepts and theories presented. The integration of movement material with cognitive operations and movement intentions, including physical memory and sensory awareness, is refined to develop quality of movement as a platform for artistic expression. It is assumed that past practices supply a body of knowledge that deepen the theoretical engagement with the work both in execution and in written and reading assignments. The class culminates in an informal showing. Course may be not be repeated. Additional lab fee applies.
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