SENIOR SEMINAR

DANCE 452

Study of choreography created by member of the faculty and guest artists, leading to public performance. Must take a 100 level or higher dance technique or theory course concurrently. Must be cast in the Faculty Concert or Guest Artist work. Audition at first class meeting.

DANCE 552

Focuses on the creation and performance of dance repertory, whether through the development of new choreographic works or the re-staging of existing pieces. Emphasizes live performance as a process to contribute to both the creative and performance aspects of the work. Collaboratively engage in critical discussions and provide expert feedback, reinforcing arguments around artistry, excellence, and the role of live performance in contemporary dance. Hands-on experience in contemporary performance skills and techniques related to dance repertory, emphasizing collaboration in the creation and practice of live dance. Requires concurrent enrollment inDANCE 311,312,325, or326and audition at first class meeting.

DANCE 463

Focuses on artistic and scholarly senior dance projects such as choreography, performance, pedagogy, research studies, papers, and articles.

DANCE 560

DANCE 665

Examines dance historical work in the changing field of Dance Studies since the mid-1980s. Introduces significant perspectives on dance history and dance theory, and considers how these impact and relate to dance creation and pedagogy. Engage with new research in dance history, practice archival research methods, and form a teaching approach to dance history that is responsive to the current direction and needs of the field.