Studio to Stage: Student Choreography Projects

Make your own dance, outdoors! In Studio-to-stage, student choreographers and dancers propose, develop, rehearse, and perform their own dances under the close guidance of a faculty mentor. This year's project focus is: Outdoor Site-Specific Dance. Weekly in-class rehearsals include: site selection and development of concept; casting and development of movement material; investigation of music/sound¿ supporting theatrical elements. Class work sessions include frequent peer and mentor feedback. The quarter culminates in a free outdoor public concert performance, "RICOCHET", performed 7 pm to sunset on June 1. The dances will be created and performed in sites on, or adjacent to, the Science & Engineering Quad (SEQ), known for its highly varied architectural features, landscape and grounds. Creative collaboration includes costume creation with student designers (under guidance of TAPS costume designer Becky Bodurtha). "RICOCHET" is a TAPS Developmental Series Production of the 21-22 Season, investigating innovative performance in non-traditional spaces. Unconventional sites invite a broad and inclusive definition of dance, here defined as any intentional movement including fusion forms, physical theater, ritual, athletic training, and behavior in addition to more familiar forms. Dance makers and dancers of all levels, styles, and training backgrounds are strongly encouraged to enroll. All student collaborators receive credit for participating. No audition necessary. Highly encouraged: students schedule an interview with faculty mentor, Diane Frank prior to the start of the Spring quarter.