Required course for dance and movement studies majors. A dance composition course designed to allow the student to investigate movement affinities and to discover new movement vocabularies through solo compositions. Studies examine the basic elements of dance - the body in time, space and dynamics, as well as the use of music with movement. This course emphasizes personal coaching and critique within a nurturing and experimental environment. Required course for dance and movement studies majors and minors.
More emphasis is placed on style and execution of movement at an intermediate level.
Movement sequences become more intricate. At least 2-3 semesters in Ballet II and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Ballet III fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to three times for credit.