THE 110 - Movement and Dance for Actors

1. Demonstrate the fundamentals of dance technique and basic movement sequences independently and in small groups.
2. Demonstrate improvement in dance technique in at least three styles.
3. Observe, reflect, and articulate dance rehearsals and/or a performance.
4. Develop observation and analysis skills to identify Western dance styles (ballet, jazz, modern, tap) and performance traditions from other cultures. 

1. Physical Routine/Relaxation Exercises
2. Physical Warm-Up Exercises
3. Basic Vocabulary for Movement
4. The Use of Movement in Developing Acting Skills
5. Improvisation for Scenes and Text Analysis
6. Execution of Basic Dance and Movement for Musical Theater
7. History of Dance and Movement for Musical Theater
   1. History and development of dance and movement
   2. Influence of diverse cultures on dance in the United States
8. Exercises to Develop an Understanding and Ability to Execute
   1. Rhythm
   2. Tempo
   3. Gesture
   4. Energy