DNCE 207: Musical Theatre Dance (TQ)
Credit hours: (2)
Instructional Method: Three to four-and-a-half hours technique
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
The course is based on the musical theatre style of dance with emphasis on repertoire and performance skills. The course will examine choreographic works from influential Broadway choreographers such as Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Gower Champion, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp and Susan Stroman. Content will also include a brief overview of musical theatre history through assigned readings and video observation.
Detailed Description of Course
1) Dance steps taken specifically from musical theatre repertoire. Material involves
elements of jazz, tap, ballet, and modern dance.
2) Center floor warm-up including cardiovascular work, stretching, and core development.
3) Across the floor and center work combinations.
4) Skills for dance auditions for musical theatre productions:
a. preparation
b. quick memorization and repetition of dance combinations
c. professional etiquette
5) Emphasis of individual style and awareness of the body in space
6) Development of performance skills
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Course work is presented in a typical dance class fashion with an introduction of
musical theatre style steps by the instructor followed by repetition and accumulation
of movement sequences. Students will learn historical musical theatre repertoire
and refer to archival videos before performing each dance piece in the course.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
At the conclusion of the course the student will:
1) Demonstrate continued progress of technique and clear progress made in the
performance of routines and individual skills.
2) Demonstrate the ability to imitate/understand the appropriate stylistic execution
of different routines as shown by the instructor.
3) Have an overview of knowledge regarding works of famous musical choreographers.
4) Compare and contrast different dance styles of notable musical theatre choreographers.
Assessment Measures
1) Daily observation of students in class
2) Class discussion
3) Attendance
4) Digital/videotaping for analysis
5) Skills tests
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
February 13, 2017
June 20, 2015
April 23, 2014
March 01, 2021
June, 2023