DANCE 164

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Music for Movement

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Theory and technique to increase knowledge and skills in accompanying dance; including understanding of musicality through movement and how music supports movement experiences.

When Taught

Winter

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0.5

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

2

Title

Movement and Music

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze the shared characteristics of movement and music by creating and discussing movement phrases.

Title

Movement Disciplines

Learning Outcome

Students will evaluate the appropriateness of particular movement disciplines for solving real physical and musical problems.

Title

Kinesthetic Awareness

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the connection between music and dance by practicing and integrating kinesthetic awareness with musicality.

Title

Musical Awareness

Learning Outcome

Students will increase musical awareness by choreographing and performing a solo to varied musical styles.