Choreography Workshop I

Choreography Workshop I exposes students to diverse methods of dance-making by tracing the evolution of choreographic thought. Varying approaches to improvisation will be taught to warm-up, discover movement material, and challenge movement habits. Classes will workshop compositional tasks that set limitations to spark creativity. Students will present their choreography weekly and learn to discuss, critique, and evaluate work shown in class. Selected readings and performances (both on video and live) will expose students to varying choreographic philosophies, processes, and aesthetics.

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
To secure your place in the appropriate class, email Prof. Lazier (rlazier@) between April 9-20, 2018, and list previous composition experience at Princeton. This course MUST be taken in conjunction, and in the same semester, with DAN 319B, DAN 320B, DAN 419B or DAN 420B (Dance Performance Workshop courses, additional two 2-hour classes weekly). A mandatory placement class for these Dance Performance Workshop sections will take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. in the Hearst Dance Theater at the Lewis Arts complex.

Other information:
Students will perform in the Princeton Dance Festival at the Berlind Theater, November 30 – December 2, 2018 (mandatory). Preparations require four additional rehearsals, several costume fittings, as well as a final technical and dress rehearsal the week of the performance.

Faculty

Sections

U01 - Rebecca Lazier

Fridays, 11:00 am - 12:50 pm

U02 - Rebecca Lazier

Fridays, 1:30 - 3:20 pm

Instructor(s)

Rebecca Lazier