91316 |
DAN 250
MS Anatomy for the Dancer |
Maria Simpson |
. . W . F |
10:10 - 11:30 am |
PRE 110 / FISHER PAC |
AART |
This course is designed as an anatomy
class for dancers, prospective dance teachers, and anyone interested in the
application of anatomy to dance technique. Scientific information is limited to
a need to know basis, focusing on the musculoskeletal system, with immediate
transfer of lecture material to dance-movement concepts. This course will
present a scientific basis for the human body that will aid in the technical
and aesthetic growth of dance performance. In addition to the weekly lecture,
the class will make frequent visits to the dance studio, in which students will
be guided in applying scientific concepts to movement.
Dance Technique Courses:
Intensive technique studies are essential to a
serious dance student’s training. Intending and current dance majors must
register for two credits of dance technique each semester of their four years
at Bard. All technique classes carry 1 credit each.
Introductory Dance Courses:
(One
credit each) Classes
in modern dance and ballet intended for the beginner; no previous dance
experience necessary. Open to all students. New students with previous dance
experience should speak with the dance professors before registration.
91311 |
DAN 103
JC Introduction to Ballet |
Jean Churchill |
. T . Th . |
3:10 -4:30 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
Fundamental issues of anatomical alignment will be emphasized through the development of basic vocabulary. This class is intended for students with no experience in ballet technique.
91306 |
DAN 103
LC Introduction to Modern Dance |
BTJ / AZ – Leah Cox |
M . W . . |
3:10 -4:30 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
Classes will be based on the style and movement
sensibility developed by Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong. The foundations of
dance—correct alignment, technical acuity, and muscular training—will be
covered from the standpoint of the company’s physical aesthetic. This
course will also develop the dancer as a thinking, feeling mover who makes
choices with genuine consequences.
91310 |
DAN 105
BTJ Advanced Beginner Modern |
BTJ / AZ – Leah Cox |
. T . Th . |
1:30 -2:50 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91303 |
DAN 105
PF Advanced Beginner Ballet |
Peggy Florin |
M . W . . |
10:10 - 11:30 am |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91322 |
DAN 120 Introduction to Contact Improvisation |
Amii LeGendre |
M . . . . . . . . F |
8:30 -9:50 am 11:50 -1:10 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
This class teaches
basic concepts of Contact Improvisation – a thirty-two year old form–including
spiral, the C curve, counterbalance, and rolling point of contact. We work
frequently with eyes closed in order to integrate these skills into your dancing.
Time will be dedicated for open ‘jamming’ and watching others dance; we will develop
articulate watching as a strategy for stronger dancing. We will aim to explore
more advanced skills such as performing, extreme momentum use, and jumping and
catching. There will be readings and video viewings; grading is based primarily
on attendance, critical and creative writings, demonstration of CI
fundamentals, attendance of one live performance and its evaluation, and a
final creative project. No previous dance experience required.
One
credit each. Intensive technique studies are essential to a
serious dance student’s training. Intending and current dance majors must
register for two credits of dance
technique each semester. Also open to
non-majors with experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor.
91321 |
DAN 211
JC Intermediate Modern Dance |
Jean Churchill |
. T . Th . |
8:30 -9:50 am |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91308 |
DAN 211
PF Intermediate Ballet |
Peggy Florin |
. T . Th . |
10:10 - 11:30 am |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91304 |
DAN 214
LC Intermediate / Advanced Modern
Dance |
BTJ / AZ – Leah Cox |
M T W Th . |
11:50 -1:10 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
2 credits This course is developed to impart the
values and movement aesthetic of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
and to train the dancer serious about developing their technical skills. Class meets four times a week and includes a
rotating roster of teachers. This course aims to deeply integrate technical
ability and artistry within the dance-artist, expanding the dancer’s abilities
to include fluid use of highly technical, improvisational, and analytical
skills. Students must be self-motivated
and interested in being challenged. Coursework outside the class is required
and will include participation in online forums and occasional journals. This
course also requires attendance at one New York City-based performance (paid
for by the student) and participation in Bard Dance Day. Prerequisite:
Intermediate Modern Dance or the equivalent.
No exceptions.
91315 |
DAN 311
MS Advanced Ballet |
Maria Simpson |
. . W . F |
8:30 -9:50 am |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
Three
credits. Dance Composition aims to introduce principles and
theories about choreography in a studio setting. Three levels of Dance
Composition are required of all dance majors, and all students enrolled in
Dance Composition must attend Dance Workshop. Dance Composition is open to
non-majors with permission of the instructor.
91307 |
DAN 117
PF Dance Composition I |
Peggy Florin |
M . W . . |
1:30 -2:50 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91305 |
DAN 317
LC Dance Composition |
BTJ / AZ – Leah Cox |
M . W . . |
1:30 -2:50 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
3 credits This course will use the focused study of Bill T. Jones' Chapel/Chapter as the springboard for creating an inquiry- based, multi-disciplinary work of performance during class time. Running parallel to this process will be the creation of a work by students outside of class, using the elements being generated in- class. Our work will be inquiry-based, centering around a specific topic of investigation (more details on that at a future date). We will identify and develop our capacities for an aesthetic inquiry necessary to both observe and create art and delve into the importance of seeing clearly in order to make with freedom and range. The semester's work will culminate in an evening-length performance of collaboratively-generated, inter-related works. Prerequisites: Intermediate level dance and at least one 200-level comp class. Transfer students with equivalent experience or current students who feel they are an exception are asked to contact the professor directly to explore enrolling without the above requirements.
91312 |
DAN WKSHP Dance Workshop |
Aileen Passloff / Jean Churchill / Peggy Florin |
. T . . . |
6:15 -8:00 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
91323 |
DAN 330 The Art of Performing |
Lenore Latimer |
. T . . . |
4:40 -6:00 pm |
FISHER STUDIO |
PART |
This course will use both the solo and duet forms in dance to investigate performative intent and meaning. The importance of inner dialogue and off-stage preparation will be examined. Tools will include theater improvisational games and historic film footage of choreographers such as José Limôn and Kurt Joos.
FLAMENCO:
(Cross-listed: LAIS)
Technique classes in flamenco, a dance and music
that has been influenced by many different cultures including Indian, Arabic,
Cuban, Argentinean African, and Judaic.
91313 |
DAN 243
AP Flamenco: Beginner |
Aileen Passloff |
. T . . . |
10:10 - 11:30 am |
FISHER THTR |
PART |
91314 |
DAN 343
AP Flamenco: Intermediate / Advanced |
Aileen Passloff |
. T . . . |
11:50 -1:10 pm |
FISHER THTR |
PART |