THTR 1140 - Creating Through Movement

Goals: To explore creativity through a hybrid of dance and physical theater. The course will develop students’ technical skills, strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination using dance technique to explore rhythm and movement phrasing as well as introduce different techniques to increase kinesthetic awareness such as Yoga, improvisation and Laban Movement Analysis (LMA).

Content: The course is designed to create an atmosphere that encourages students to become aware of feelings and images which shape the creative process. Students will explore the process of collective and personal creation and develop skills to create performance pieces that communicate ideas and expresses oneself.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisite: None - open to any student who is interested in exploring ideas through movement.

Credits: 4