DANCE 485Contemporary Dance Repertory

1-2 credits · Dance · Penn State

An advanced dance course in the choreographic process with emphasis on original choreography in performance. DANCE 485 Contemporary Dance Repertory (1-2)This is an advanced dance course in the choreographic process with emphasis on original choreography. The instructor will create an original dance on students enrolled in this course which will provide the student with performance experience in a live dance concert. The student will learn original choreography, experience and assist in the choreographic process, participate in discussions concerning choreography, performance and style. The student will keep a journal and complete written assignments which demonstrate cognitive understanding of the artistic process. Each student will demonstrate proper rehearsal protocol and behavior, execute the choreography at a level suitable for concert performance, show an understanding of the choreographic process through written work, demonstrate growth as a dancer and artist through performance and written work and participate fully in a concert performance of the dance work created in class.