Time Schedule:
William Michael Wellborn
DANCE 270
Seattle Campus
May include performance, choreography, production crew, or stage management in Dance program produced concerts under faculty supervision. Credit/no credit only.
Class description
Students participate in the creation of a public performance event, produced by the Dance Program. Offered Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Variable credit: 1 credit per piece performed or production crewed; 2 credits for choreography or stage management. Contact instructor for add code.
Student learning goals
Recognize that dance performance is the result of a collaborative effort by many people, including choreographers, performers, designers, and production crew.
Develop fundamental skills in performance or production through practical experience.
Develop skills in working effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team through practical experience.
Develop skills to perform tasks, efficiently, knowledgeably, and safely in order to ensure the technical success of productions.
Develop skills in effective leadership and communication through practical experience.
General method of instruction
Practicum. Students participate in the preparation of dance works for public performance. Students work with faculty, graduate and/or undergraduate students in rehearsal studios and/or theaters to create new works, or reconstruct works of historical and cultural significance.
Recommended preparation
All students: a willingness to learn and grow.
Performers: Performance opportunities are by audition. Audition dates and times are posted at the instructors website and at the Dance Program studios.
Choreographers: Acceptance of work into Dance Majors Concert is by faculty adjudication and successful completion of a Dance Composition course series including Dance 166 and Dance 266 or 366 or equivalent experience.
Production Crew: No experience necessary; all necessary skills are learned "on the job."
Stage Managers: Production Crew experience required; requires special arrangement with instructor.
Class assignments and grading
Performance: Participate in all studio, technical and dress rehearsals and all performances as scheduled.
Choreography: Audition and cast performers. Develop movement ideas with performers through studio rehearsals. Collaborate with other choreograpers to develop poster & program design. Collaborate with designers and production crew to develop visual and aural presentation through technical and dress rehearsals.
Production Crew: Participate in all technical and dress rehearsals and all performances of a Dance Program produced concert. Assist with preparation of theater technical equipment, and/or operate lighting, sound, video, or other production equipment, and/or assist with wardrobe maintenance and dressing of performers, and/or other duties as assigned.
Stage Management: Supervise student Production Crew, and coordinate all technical production operations, including lighting, sound, scenic, properties, and costume changes, and other duties as assigned
Active participation is the essence of public performance. Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all rehearsals, crew calls, and performances as scheduled.
