DAN-240 Dance Production

Introduction to choreography, composition, performance, and the process involved in assembling a full evening of dance, including publicity, lighting, concert structure, and exit strategies. Students will participate in a dance audition, attend rehearsals, choreograph in-class projects, discuss current issues facing today's performing dance world (gigs, gender equity, pay, and venues), and perform on stage at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: This 13 week course requires students to successfully audition for the AACC Dance Company at the start of the 15 week term, and receive permission from the department chair in order to register. Note: May be repeated once for a total of six credits.