Intermediate Pilates Mat

DANCE AND SOMATIC MOVEMENT STUDIES 308

This course is for students that have completed one or more semesters of Introduction to Pilates and have a good grasp of the movement terminology, alignment principles and intermediate exercises introduced in that class or for intermediate to advanced level movement practitioners from a related discipline (gymnasts, dancers, yogis, etc.). It is recommended that students be able to complete the unmodified roll up, the full rollover, the teaser and the side plank before enrolling in this course. Intermediate to advanced level movement practitioners that have not completed Introduction to Pilates may be admitted with instructor permission but will be asked to read materials that are assigned to the introductory level class. Recommended prereq: Dance 208 Introduction to Pilates. Course may be repeated one time.
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High Intermediate Ballet I

DANCE 5160

A course designed as preparation for the advanced level. Emphasis on vocabulary review and individual technique assessment, including placement, movement quality and musicality. Related readings and video assignments; attendance at and critical analysis of 1-2 ballet performances. Variable content; may be repeated in a subsequent semester. Prerequisite: B+ or better in 221, 222, 321, 3221 and/or permission of instructor.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM

Classical Ballet III

DANCE 5110

Designed for dancers with a solid foundation in beginning and intermediate ballet technique. Related reading, research paper/discussion, video assignments; attendance at 1-2 ballet performnces. Variable content; may be repeated for credit in a subsequent semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and B+ or better in Dance 3221 and 415 or 416.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM

Theory and Technique of Modern Dance V

DANCE 5100

The course emphasis is on versatility in movement vocabulary and on more complex and intensive technical work with discussion of theory inherent in the studio work, related readings, and projects. Variable content: may be repeated for credit in a subsequent semester. Prerequisite: Dance 302 with recommendation of the student's previous 302 instructor or permission of the 401 instructors.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM

Jazz III

DANCE 5020

This course deepens students' knowledge of musical theatre technique, theory, and history. Students will learn a broad range of theatre dance styles, including original choreography from Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Twyla Tharp, and others. Theory and narrative storytelling through dance will be emphasized, and readings and viewings will situate the style within cultural and socio-historical context. Students will expand their skills in rhythm, kinesthetic awareness, coordination, and performance quality.. Variable content: may be repeated once for credit. Prereq: High-Intermediate training in jazz dance technique and permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM

Independent Work

DANCE 500

Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the coordinator of the dance division.
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Advanced Playwriting

DRAMA 5401

This course explores the tendencies and relationship between each individual student writer and the page. Exercises dispel any lingering doctrine that presupposes a certain style of writing. A large part of the class centers around collaborations. The writers write scenes as a final project for an acting class, and also work with two professional actors in an extended writing project that culminates in a script-in-hand presentation. The informal moments between collaborations look at the process beyond the first draft -- i.e., the playground of language, non-verbal options, and the maintaining of "the work" through rewrites, readings, workshops, and productions. Prerequisite: Introduction to Playwriting, Drama 351 or permission of instructor..
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM

Borders and Boundaries

DRAMA 5310

This course will draw from the work of performance theorists, playwrights, anthropologists, historians, and geographers to write critically about and devise artistic work that opens up foundational theories, debates, and genealogies in the study of borders and boundaries. This course will use North America as its primary reference point, but it will also draw our attention to border and boundary dynamics elsewhere to think about global challenges such as forced migration and climate change.
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Acting Styles: Realism to Nonrealism

DRAMA 5108

This course builds on skills in character development and scene study, beginning with psychological realism and then shifting into various forms of nonrealism. Through written analysis and performance, students apply acting techniques that address a variety of playwriting styles. The semester begins with a deepening understanding of psychological realism through the exploration of Anton Chekhov's plays. Focus then shifts to nonrealism with Harold Pinter. The second half of the semester is solidly rooted in nonrealism. Students hone their skills by exploring two more scenes from classical and/or contemporary texts. Additionally, in the final scene, students are encouraged to explore applicable considerations of gender-identity, race, and ethnicity in play and character selection. (Formerly Drama 342, Acting III) Prerequisites: Drama 2401 Fundamentals of Acting, Drama 3411 Intermediate Acting. This course is open exclusively to seniors and graduate students
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM

Theater for Social Change

DRAMA 5070

Drawing upon the principles and teachings of Brazilian director Augusto Boal, students will explore ways of effecting positive social change in a theatrical context. Students will study the aesthetic of Boal's "Theatre of the Oppressed" and learn various games and exercises designed to mine issues of social (in)justice. Using Boal's techniques of "image" and "forum" theatre, students will then create and perform plays focused on these issues. This public performance will be an interactive event offered for and with the university community. No prior performance training or experience is required for this course.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM; AS SD I; FA HUM; AR HUM; AS SC; FA CPSC