Princeton Dance Festival is a studio course that culminates in two performances: the Princeton Dance Festival at the Berlind Theatre and a choreographic showing in the Hearst Theater. Students learn and perform dances either through collaboration with faculty or by learning significant dances from contemporary choreographers. In the choreography precepts, students engage in creative practices to gain fluency with a range of choreographic approaches. Readings and viewings support students’ growth as performers, choreographers, viewers, readers and writers of dance.
Prerequisites and Restrictions
Mandatory placement class on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Hearst Dance Theater. Students will perform in the Princeton Dance Festival at the Berlind Theatre on November 22, 23 & 24, 2024 (mandatory). Preparations will require several costume fittings, as well as 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 course 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. Rebecca Lazier at rlazier@princeton.edu and describe previous composition experience at Princeton. All students will receive their M/W section assignment after placement class on 9/2. First-year students will receive their precept placement following the dance placement class.
DAN 328 meets 3 times each week: Mondays/Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, plus a choreographic precept on Fridays (10:00 am or 1:30 pm, depending on class year and placement by faculty). On Mondays/Wednesdays, you will rehearse and learn repertoire to be performed in the Princeton Dance Festival; the Friday precept will offer instruction in choreography. You will have separate instructors for each component. Please email Cindy Rosenfeld at cr17@princeton.edu with any questions.
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