Int. Dance Tech/Context

Fall 2021

Contemporary Dance Technique and Context: Intermediate

Listed in: Theater and Dance, as THDA-207

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Faculty

Jenna M. Riegel (Section 01)

Description

This is a course in intermediate-level contemporary dance as a technique practice and as a topic of cultural study. Using the studio as a laboratory, we will embody increasingly complex and dynamic movement that investigates clarity, freedom, adaptability, and artistry and challenges stamina. Additionally, contemporary dance’s roots and influences will be recognized, explored, and discussed. These include the borrowing and fusing of movement vocabularies from jazz, modern, hip hop, and improvisational dance forms like Contact Improvisation. Weekly readings from such authors as Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Takiyah Nur Amin, and Ann Cooper Albright will serve to deepen our understanding of contemporary dance’s history, evolution, and value as a humanistic endeavor. Regular writing assignments will allow us to reflect on our movement histories and articulate personal goals and progress within the course. This course meets four times per week. Pre-requisite: two or more college-level courses in dance techniques, or equivalent experience. Because the study of dance technique requires ongoing practice, this course may be repeated for credit.

Limited to 20 students. Fall semester. Professor Riegel. 

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: This course will involve regular attendance and class participation, class discussion, reading, viewing and writing assignments, group work outside of class, rehearsal or other artistic assignments, as well as physical or vocal performance work and/or visual, aural, and physical analysis as applicable. Attendance at performances outside of class may also be required. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Priority given to students at the intermediate level

Keywords

Artistic Practice, Attention to Writing, Community Based Learning

Course times and locations

THDA 207 - L/D

Section 01
M 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM WEBS 117
Tu 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM WEBS 117
W 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM WEBS 117
Th 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM WEBS 117

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2021