THEA232 African-American Expression in American Culture THEA249 Movement and Masks THEA305 Creative Movement and Dance in Education THEA 103 Introduction to Performance in the Theatre Intended for students who do not plan to major in dramatic arts, this course is designed to provide a range of firsthand experiences in the creation of theatre. Through a series of workshops and creative projects, students will examine and assume the roles of playwrights, directors, actors, technicians, and audiences. Course work will engage students in the processes of translating ideas into artistic choices that make performance legible. This course satisfies the general education requirement in arts. This course covers technique and fundamental principles of modern dance.
Emphasis is on the intelligent, informed use of the body applied to dance as a performance art form.
Theory and practice of improvisation will be introduced, and classes are designed to stimulate mind and body. This course satisfies the general education requirement in arts. More Back THEA206 Dance in History Designed for the general student, this course will serve as an introduction to dance as a theatrical art form and an expression of popular culture. The function and significance of dance will be examined in relationship to historical periods and a variety of cultures. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of 20th-century American dance and its roots in Asian, European, and African traditions.