DANCE 453 Instructor: B.J. Sullivan

Choreography 3 Group Forms Office:220 C 334-3266

Fall Semester 2001 Office Hours: T/ TH/F 2-3pm

MW 12:30-1:45 and by appointment.

ejsulli2@uncg.edu

Course Description: Designed to provide experience in developing choreographic structure for long dances of different sizes , with emphasis on the exploration of formal values and their integration with artistic intention.

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

1. Have a better understanding of the inherent nature of differing group sizes and how this affects choreographic process and product;

2. Understand components of developing movement material in various approaches of form and content;

3. Demonstrate an improved ability in using and developing skills for effective use of space and design of groups;

4. Develop a personal movement style while retaining the knowledge of the relationship between form and content;

5. Demonstrate the ability to learn and develop one’s aesthetic taste and choices towards the definition of one’s own critical values;

6. Demonstrate critical awareness with sensitivity of one’s vision while integrating the differences or similarities with one’s own vision;

7. Analyze and discuss personal artistic growth through instructor feedback, discussions in class of other’s work, and self assessment;

8. Understand the importance of self-discipline and self-motivation in the continual effort to improve individual performance and forever studying compositional devices with enhanced satisfaction in dance as a performing art form.

Required Student Tasks:

1. Consistent attendance is a must, others will be counting on your participation!

2. Completion of form studies, written critiques, final composition, and final research project.

3. Maintain a healthy attitude towards learning and growing.

Evaluation: Points:

1. Development of and participation in form studies 40

2. Written Critiques of form studies 20

3. Fully developed dance project 20

4. Final research project 20

Total Possible Points 100

1. Attendance and Participation:

Attendance in each class is mandatory for development of choreography. All absences will be dealt with on an individual basis and will effect your grade.

2. Written Assignments:

There will be four showings of form studies during the first half of the semester. All students who are not involved in a particular study are responsible for oral feedback and observations. A written summary and critique of these discussions are due the following class meeting.

3. Final Dance Project:

The second half of the semester will be dedicated to the development of individual group dances. Each dance should be between 6-8 minutes and have at least 3 -6 dancers. This assignment should still encourage exploration of individual artistic vision while appreciating the formal values studied in the course.

4. Final research project:

A written assignment of at least five typed pages concerning the philosophical approach and significant impact of a particular choreographer of your choice will be due November 28. The paper should consist of a description of your perception of the artist’s beliefs and values, an assessment of those beliefs through viewing a video of their work, and a thorough impression of how this contrasts or compares with your own artistic ideals brought on by the examining processes of this course.

Grading Scale:

93-100 A

89-92 A-

86-88 B+

83-85 B

79-82 B-

76-78 C+

73-75 C

69-72 C-

66-68 D+

63-65 D

59-62 D-

0-58 F

Sept. 5 Showing of Theme and Variation, ABA forms.

Sept. 10 Critiques due.

Sept. 19 Showing of Fugue and Sonata forms.

Sept. 24 Critiques due.

Oct. 3 Showing of Round and Canon forms.

Oct. 10 Critiques due.

Oct. 22 Showing of Counterpoint and Chance Composition forms.

Oct. 24 Critiques due, and Research Project proposal due.

Nov. 28 Research Project due.

Dec. 3 & 5 Showings of completed Dance Projects.

Dec. 10 Individual conferences during class time.

Dance 453 is subject to the UNCG Academic Honor Policy. (See your Student Handbook for a description of this policy.)