DAN-1400 — Dance Composition I
This course is the first level of dance composition methods with the focus on the use of improvisational dance techniques in application to solo and duet compositions. Students describe and research current techniques and artists of this field. Furthermore, students apply, execute, and perform learned techniques and musical concepts as a tool for creative expression and problem-solving. Students explore the qualities of space (the expanse we live in), time (tempo), and energy (force-generating movement). Additionally, students learn fundamental choreographic devices to perform a final self-created dance solo and duet. Execute fundamental skills of creative expression and problem-solving to movement within the context of dance composition and improvisation. Apply fundamental musical concepts to dance composition and improvisation. Perform a self-created fundamental-level compositional study of a dance solo. Perform a self-created fundamental-level compositional study of a dance duet. Research an artist or company that uses improvisational techniques
Prerequisites: DAN-1120, DAN-2100, DAN-2120, DAN2100, DAN2120