Dance Improvisation

This synchronous online course will cover a range of theories and approaches to movement improvisation for all movement levels. Through diverse movement experiences students will familiarize themselves with the process of spontaneous creation in solo, duet, small ensemble and group form. We will explore methods that cultivate greater self-awareness as well as sensitivity to others and will examine personal and established methods of improvisational practice such as Site-Specific response, Chance Methodologies and Action Theater. Working to heighten our capacity for innovative, creative decision-making, we will rigorously strive for full, embodied awareness, presence, listening, humility, intuition, and playfulness in all of our activities. This course will also examine the role of improvisation in the creative, choreographic/compositional process both as a generative tool and a form of performance itself.