An intermediate jazz technique class. Students will learn varying styles of jazz dance, ranging from historical to contemporary, and will perform these for evaluation and incorporate them into class compositions. An advanced class in jazz technique and performance. Students will learn varying styles of jazz dance, ranging from historical to contemporary, and will perform these for evaluation as well as incorporate them into class compositions. Strongly emphasizes character and story development, as well as practical side of the industry.
Students write a play or screenplay.
Encompasses laboratory of basic movement study for the actor. Exposes movement techniques ranging from historical movement through more contemporary theories, such as Alexander Technique and Bartenieff Fundamentals. Develops the actor's voice and body for characterization and character interaction through performance of scenes. Study of character and scene analysis. Focuses on textural analysis of plays from different periods and styles of dramatic literature.