Dance for Musical Theatre
Introduces student to contemporary/popular musical theatre movement techniques and choreographers. Surveys history and aesthetics of the time period selected through studio work, video, film, text and discussion. Includes rehearsal and performance of a final dance project.
Subject Code: PED
Course Number: 296
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Discuss characteristics of the time period and the specific contributions of all of the choreographers studied during the semester.
2. Demonstrate physically an example of the technique of each choreographer studied.
3. Choose and perform a section from a selected Musical Theatre show (6 minute minimum) from memory.
4. Practice proper musical theatre dance rehearsal etiquette.
5. Practice proper performance etiquette.
6. Choreograph at least two movement phrases in the style of the choreographers studied during the semester.
7. Identify by name and scene at least three musical numbers from the shows that were explored during the semester.
8. Accurately use basic stage terminology and dance vocabulary.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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