Department of Theatre and Dance<\/b><\/p>\n
Advanced Contemporary 365 (1 Unit) Spring 2020<\/b><\/p>\n
Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-11:45 AM<\/b><\/p>\n
Frederick Rehearsal Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts<\/b><\/p>\n
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Prof. Alicia D\u00edaz<\/span><\/p>\n Office: Booker Hall 223<\/span><\/p>\n Office hours: By Appointment<\/span><\/p>\n E-mail: adiaz2@richmond.edu<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n COURSE DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p>\n In this class, we will engage in dance studies both physically and intellectually. We will deepen our knowledge of contemporary dance, developing organic movement patterns while maximizing circular forces, coordinating breath and movement, and working with gravity and momentum. Class material will include set phrases and improvisational exercises, work with partners, as well as creating and performing original material. An important component of the course will be to investigate movement independently to further develop each individual artistic voice. Drawing from that independent movement research, you will design and teach mini-classes to your peers that will focus on your own movement and artistic interests. Final projects will consist of presentation of individual and\/or collaborative original works accompanied by artist statements reflecting on the creative process and performance experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the semester, we will attend dance concerts, performances in other disciplines, museum exhibits, and artists talks in order to analyze and think critically about a wide range of artistic approaches. Readings, written assignments, and videos will be assigned to enhance your understanding of course material, study contemporary dance artists in more detail, contextualize required events, and contribute to discussions on the role of dance in society.\u00a0 Questions pertaining to the relationship between dance, race, gender, sexuality, culture and politics will be explored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ENDURING QUESTIONS:<\/b><\/p>\n ADDITIONAL ENDURING QUESTIONS GENERATED BY STUDENTS:<\/span><\/p>\n REQUIRED TEXT, READINGS, AND VIDEOS<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING AT A GLANCE<\/b><\/p>\n Grading will be based on a 100-point system:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 20\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Independent Movement Research<\/span><\/p>\n 10\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Attendance and Response to Events<\/span><\/p>\n 5\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Midterm Mini Class<\/span><\/p>\n 5\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Final Project<\/span><\/p>\n 5\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Artist Statement<\/span><\/p>\n 15\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Digital Portfolio<\/span><\/p>\n 40\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> Class participation: <\/span>disposition<\/span> and <\/span>effort<\/span>.\u00a0 Students\u00a0<\/span>are expected to be open to learn new and unfamiliar material, participate both physically and verbally in class discussions, and complete all assignments on time. Points for assignments related to weekly readings and videos will come out of this class participation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n REQUIRED DRESS<\/b><\/p>\n An overall neat appearance is expected.<\/span><\/p>\n CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE<\/b><\/p>\n ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS POLICY<\/b><\/p>\n Attendance is essential for the learning process.\u00a0 Two unexcused absences are allowed and students are responsible for all material covered. <\/span>After two absences, the final course grade will drop one-half (1\/2) letter per absence<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n If late, it is the student\u2019s responsibility to notify the professor after class so an absence can be changed to a late.<\/span><\/p>\n Students who are sick (not contagious) or injured may observe class and take detailed notes or write a 1-page response paper of the class in order to get credit for class participation.\u00a0 The notes or response paper must be typed and are due the following class period.<\/span><\/p>\n REQUIRED PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS<\/b><\/p>\n You are required to see the performances listed below. <\/span>If you have a conflict with attendance, please clear this by the second-class meeting on Thursday, January 16.<\/b>\u00a0 Please mark these dates on your calendar:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wednesday, January 22 @ 6:30 PM = <\/span>Community Movement Workshop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Frederick Rehearsal Hall<\/span><\/p>\n AND<\/span><\/p>\n Thursday, January 23 @ 7:30 = Performance and Post-Performance Discussion<\/span><\/p>\n Alice Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2. Roundtable\u2014Afro-Diasporicities: Memory, Resistance, and Healing in the 21<\/span>st<\/span> Century<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday, January 29 @ 5:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n Carole Weinstein International Center Commons<\/span><\/p>\n International Center Commons<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Ballet Folcl\u00f3rico de M\u00e9xico de Silvia Lozano<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday, March 18 @ 7:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n Alice Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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