Choreography II 2 hrs. Further exploration of the compositional elements as used in group choreography. DANC 285 Musical Style and Form for Dancers 2 hrs. The course surveys composers and musical style from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. There will be an emphasis on the chief stylistic characteristics of the major composers of each period, and discussion of the particular compositions in relation to their suitability for choreographic treatment.
Score- reading is an important aspect of the course.
This course covers the principles, materials, and techniques of teaching creative movement and dance activities to elementary school children as they can be applied in various learning environments. Lecture, observation, and laboratory experiences are provided. An introduction to the field of Dance Science for dance majors. Emphasis is placed on anatomical analysis, conditioning principles and injury prevention, with special attention given to application of information to technique class, rehearsal, choreography and individual anomalies. Analysis 2 hrs.