The line of least resistance: embodying Postmodern dance

This studio course explores concepts of Postmodern dance from the 1960s up to the present day. Course readings and viewings will be explored through a physical, embodied approach. To accompany our viewings, we will learn seminal works by Postmodern choreographers (for instance, "Set Reset" by Trisha Brown), explore improvisational methodologies, and develop our own choreographic projects in our own voices. Historical and theoretical readings will include topics such as Judson Dance Theatre, African-American dance, European Tanztheater, and beyond. Course concepts will be presented mostly chronologically and be explored through varied lenses including historical and cultural context, artistic and social upheavals, cultural hybridity, and performance and aesthetic theory. Prerequisites: Modern technique III or higher, or permission of instructor. Students interested in taking this course should sign up for waitlist. Enrollment will be determined by instructor.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM

The line of least resistance: embodying Postmodern dance

DANCE 5500

Section 01