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3.00 Credits
A course designed to encourage an understanding and appreciation of theatre as an art form. Aesthetic foundations of theatre are explored, as well as the role of various theatre practitioners in the creation of today's theatre. The course surveys the evolution of theatre through major time periods, exposing students in the process to various types of dramatic literature and theatrical practice.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students with little or no previous knowledge about dance, this course examines both theatrical and non-theatrical forms of dance in historical and cultural contexts. Through readings, discussion, lectures, studio experiences, and viewing live and videotaped performances, the course focuses on the conceptual components of dance while tracing the development of concert dance and exploring various styles and purposes of dance in society.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in classical ballet technique along with a study of ballet as a performing art. Each carries .5 academic credit and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
A topics course in the history and performance of drama which uses performances in and expertise of the theatrical world in London as resources for its study. Taught only in the Summer Semester in England program.
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1.00 Credits
Open to students with previous experience in ballet who wish to continue ballet instruction at one of four levels: I. the basic level; II. the intermediate level, open to students who demonstrate a basic technique; III. the advanced level, open to students who demonstrate substantial technical skill; IV. the performance level, open to students competent to perform ballet. One-half or one course may be taken each semester. Placement by audition at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, where all classes are held. Each course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Students may take these courses for .5 academic credit and 1 PE block (this is designated with -01) or for 1 full academic credit and 1 PE block (this is designated with -02). When taken for .5 academic credit, these courses do not fulfill a distribution requirement, but will carry 1 PE block. When taken for 1 full academic credit, these courses satisfy the Division I.C distribution requirement and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
Studio courses in modern dance offered at three levels: I. the basic level, which assumes no previous dance experience; II. the intermediate level, open to students who demonstrate basic accomplishment in dance technique; III. the advanced level, open to students who demonstrate substantial technical skill. All courses will explore the principles of modern dance, emphasizing body awareness and the expressive use of weight, space, and time. Materials will be selected from a variety of contemporary dance techniques to promote performance of a range of movement dynamics, as well as musicality, strength, flexibility, and improved body alignment. Each course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Each carries .5 academic credit and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
Studio courses in jazz dance offered at three levels: I. the basic level, which assumes no previous dance experience; II. the intermediate level, open to students who demonstrate basic accomplishment in dance technique; III. the advanced level, open to students who demonstrate substantial technical skill. All courses will focus on the movement vocabulary and dynamics of jazz dance. Elements of rhythm, body isolations, and various styles of jazz technique will be emphasized. Each course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Each carries .5 academic credit and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the movement vocabulary and performance techniques of dance form(s) from different cultures. In this studio-based course, students will develop their skills as performers of specific styles/forms of dance from around the world. The historical and cultural significance of the dance form(s) will also be addressed. Carries .5 academic credit and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the predominant western theatrical dance forms of ballet, modern, and jazz dance, this course emphasizes development and practice of the movement skills and basic dance vocabulary that characterize these dance forms. This studio based course explores aesthetic frameworks through direct, personal engagement in both doing dance and viewing dance. Selected readings, viewing of live and videotaped performances, and occasional lectures concerning the historical and cultural contexts in which these forms have developed, will augment the studio work. Carries 1 academic credit and 1 PE block.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles and theories of acting combined with practical exercises and scene performance.
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