Individual research or creative project supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Intensive investigation and study of a selected dance idiom within its vital cultural and artistic context. Course work will be supplemented by participation in, and observation of, the ambient culture. A comparative analysis will be constructed of the similarities, differences and common antecedents between the selected culture and North American dance idioms.
Topic depends on instructor.
May be repeated for a total of nine credits. Continued training for advanced students. Emphasis on attainment of high-quality technical and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of 24 credits. Emphasis on attainment of high-quality technical and performance skills.