THEA 400 - Practicum in Dance Choreography and Performance

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): THEA 420 or permission of instructor. This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform dance works either choreographed by the company director of by a student member. The student will be challenged to bring the choreographer’s vision to life through his/ her dancing. Students will learn dance technique, performance skills, and choreographic creativity. Students will also develop a critical awareness through viewing professional dance company performances and through critiquing their own work throughout the course.