Performance Pedagogies of Dance
Course Description
Summary
PODs offer students the opportunity to make connections through multiple access points, especially in areas of performance. PODs are designed to help students recognize the tools and methodologies used in their own creative work both as performers and as choreographers. Structurally each POD is identified by a unique topic. PODs have required rehearsal times and culminate in a public showing.
The artist will create an original work with BFA students through an intensive research and rehearsal process.
Students taking a POD course for 2 credits will complete all scheduled sessions, maintenance rehearsals and performance requirements. Students taking a POD course for 3 credits will, in addition to the requirements listed above, need to complete 14 hours of Production Lab work in production support which may include working tech for performances, costume support, front of house management and work in other production related roles.
Variable credit: 2 or 3 credits. Students will decide number of credits during add/drop.
Course Dates + Times are as follows:
Sept 6: 10-11:50 + 2-5:40
Sept 7: 10-11:50 + 2-3:50
Sep 13: 10-11:50 + 2-5:40
Sept 14: 10-11:50 + 2-3:50
Oct 4: 10-11:50 + 2-5:40
Oct 5: 10-11:50 + 2-3:50
Oct 10: 8-9
Oct 14: 8-9
Oct 16: showing TBD (1 hours)
Oct 25: 11-12
Nov 5: 3-4
Nov 11: 2-3
Nov 18: 3-4
Nov 25: 7:30-8:30
Dec 5: 8-9
Dec 11-14: TBD Production and Performances in Philadelphia
Learning Outcomes
- Students will recognize and employ ideas of performance pedagogy that include making deliberate choices, acknowledging collective integrity and working collaboratively in rehearsal and performance.
- Students will analyze and compare the inherent relationships between practice & performance, making & doing through participation in rehearsal and public performance presentations.
- Students will identify relationships to practice and performance as research through consistent critical feedback and self-reflection.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in BFA Dance program required.
Please contact the faculty member : kyleclark@bennington.edu