In this studio course students learn and perform historically significant dance works or perform works that are created for and with them by a range of prominent choreographers. In the choreography precept, students create, perform, and discuss works weekly, practicing a variety of approaches to collaboration, improvisation, experimentation, analytical viewing, and the shaping of choreographic questions. Two performances form the culmination of the course: one is a fully produced program of dances in the Berlind Theatre and the other is a choreographic showing in the Hearst Theater.
Distribution Area: LA
Prerequisites and Restrictions
The dances taught in this course embrace a wide spectrum of dance backgrounds. However, please note that this is an upper-level course. Some dance experience recommended. Mandatory placement class on September 1, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Hearst Dance Theater. Students will perform in the Princeton Dance Festival, November 21, 22 & 23, 2025 (mandatory). Preparations will require several costume fittings, and a technical and dress rehearsal the week of the performance. Students will also participate in a choreographic showing during Reading Period (mandatory).
Other Information
In addition to attending the M/W studio meetings, students are required to enroll in a Friday Choreography precept. Students will be assigned precept based on experience and class year. To enroll, email Prof. Susan Marshall at sm9@princeton.edu by April 11, 2025, and describe previous dance composition experience at Princeton. All students will receive their M/W section assignment after placement on 9/1/25. First-year students will receive their precept placement following the 9/1 placement class.
