The historical development of musical theatre dance, its relation to the fields of drama and music, including styles of Agnes deMille, Bob Fosse, Michael Kidd, Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, and others. Gilbert and Sullivan to Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Jonathan Larson analyzed. Students learn to adapt their vocal styles to suit the performance of the various musical genres. Texts from the classical and contemporary repertory are explored. Emphasis on the integration of performance techniques.
Content varies from semester to semester.
At least three semesters of vocal courses Additional course electives as needed Recommended Sequence of Major Requirements Placement in dance, music theatre, and performance courses is based upon auditions. Performance is an option each semester. Based on audition or music theory exam. MUS350 Opera Workshop Tutorials may be taken for dance technique classes.