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Course Info for THDN - 140 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2949 Title: Improvisation as Composition Department: Theater and Dance
Career: Undergraduate Component: Studio Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Graded Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 3
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 1:30PM-3:30PM, TC - 152 Instructor(s): Kyle, Peter
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts & Wellness Requirements
Note: Seat Reservations: 3 Seniors, 4 Juniors, 4 Sophomores, 4 First-years.
Course Description:
The focus of this course is to develop the skills to use improvisation as a choreographic tool. Students will learn to create a variety and range of different movement pieces through the exploration of tempo, space and duration. We will focus on experimenting with movement games and compositional structures, learning to articulate the process of creating pieces for performance while deepening our understanding of the history and practices of improvisation as composition. Classes will include a thorough warm up, as well as reading and writing assignments. Students with all levels of experience as movers, athletes and dancers are welcome.