Difficult Dancing
Course Description
Summary
In this course, students will learn technically demanding movement material from contemporary dance choreographers. Specifically, we will focus on duet and partnering movement material that the instructor himself participated in creating and performing. We will stitch this movement material together to create an original dance piece that will be performed in the Works in Progress dance concert towards the end of the term. Through this work, students will gain an embodied understanding of contemporary physical and aesthetic concepts in dance, and develop skills and awareness of professional practices related to the rehearsal process.
This course is intended for students who want to engage with physically complex and rigorous dancing, and who have some experience in the translation of technical and aesthetic ideas into performance. Students will be selected through a live audition process.
IMPORTANT: This course will include movement material that involves touch and weight sharing with partners. If you have any concerns about this aspect of the course, please reach out to the instructor prior to enrolling to discuss.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn technically challenging movement material.
- Learn set choreography that will be performed at the end of the term.
- Gain experience in performing contemporary dance work.
- Gain experience in participating in a focused and intensive rehearsal process.
Prerequisites
Students will be selected by a live audition process that will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 8pm-9pm in the Martha Hill Theater. Please sign up in advance.
Please contact the faculty member : levigonzalez@bennington.edu
Corequisites
Dance or Drama lab assignment if students sign up for 4 or more credits in designated dance courses.