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Improvisation for the Stage: Compositional Elements of Improvisational Dance Instructor: Nora Gibson Mondays, 6/2-6/30, 7-9pm Call UCAL to register: 215-382-7811
This course is a five-part series aimed toward both the intermediate-advanced level dancer who has an interest in performing improvised work for an audience and the choreographer who would like a fresh perspective on composition to enhance their own choreographic process. Participation in all five classes is encouraged but not required. For those who do participate in all five classes, those dancers will have the opportunity to perform informally in an event that will be publicized and open to the public, hosted by the University City Arts League.
Week 1: Untapping Movement/Heightening Awareness Find unique movement vocabulary and delve into uncharted territory. Experience how less is more. The beautiful skills of listening, watching and sensing are refined to enhance synchronicity in ensemble improvisation.
Week 2: Spatial Puzzles Hone sense of the space by creating positive and negative space, playing with balanced and imbalanced compositions within the space, and defining the space through pathways and patterns.
Week 3: Building the Structure & The 4th Dimension in Composition Inherent in every composition is the structure. Explore objectives and themes, and how to shape movement ideas through beginning, middle and end. Use time consciously as a compositional element while exploring the power of pacing and stillness.
Week 4: Creative Partnering From simple weight-sharing to flying, there are opportunities for spontaneous partnering. Incorporate these moments with clarity and elegance.
Week 5: Performance!!! Share the fruits of this experience with the public! An evening of ensemble work, made in the moment consciously and fearlessly! Be a part of this special and electric experience!
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