DNCE 300 - Dance Composition

Description:
This course is an introduction to dance composition. The students will explore movement invention through improvisation, readings and discussion. Through this exploration students will begin to discover the choreographic process as well as their choreographic voice. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Fall).

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Begin to employ an understanding of the choreographic /creative process and its relevance to other areas of study.
Experiment with approaches to movement invention through the use of body, space, time and effort.
Examine and demonstrate various choreographic structures.
Practice creative dance-making, posing questions, and problem solving.
Analyze aesthetic components of dance composition.

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