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2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

TH 229 Dance Techniques for Musical Theater II

3 Credits


 

This intermediate level dance technique class focuses on styles and performance elements of dance for musical theater. Through warm-up exercises and movement combinations, both set and improvisational, students will further develop a foundation of skills needed to audition for and dance in musical theater productions. Disciplines explored include jazz, ballet, African, tap, hip hop and modern dance. Class work will focus on partnering, ensemble work, solo work, floor work, and improvisation.  Students will improve stamina, strength, range of movement, commitment to performance, and professionalism. Students will cultivate an ability to learn complex movement sequences, and will acquire a deeper understanding of the challenges of musical theater dance. Emphasis will be placed on differentiation of dance styles and strengthening audition skills.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: TH 228 or permission of instructor through placement exam.  Enrollment for students not pursuing the Musical Theater concentration (within the BFA degree in Acting) will be subject to prior approval from the instructor.