DAN 240 - Dance Composition 1

3 credit hours - One hour of lecture and four hours of studio weekly; one term.
Introduction to choreography, composition, performance, and the process involved in assembling a full evening of dance, including publicity, lighting, concert structure, and exit strategies. Students will participate in a dance audition, attend rehearsals, choreograph in-class projects, discuss current issues facing today’s performing dance world (gigs, gender equity, pay, and venues), and perform on stage at the end of the semester.

Note: May be repeated once for a total of six credits.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Incorporate specific terminology describing and defining dance movement.
Change movement qualities, utilizing compositional devices and effort/shape descriptors.
Create original choreography to music without lyrics.
Assemble costumes and light dancers.
Create posters and use social media to publicize performances and special events.
Explain the potential future challenges with the following: booking a gig, negotiating salary, understanding gender equity in today’s performing dance world.