STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand and classify historical aspects of dance in Musical Theatre.

 II.     Identify specific examples of historical development of Musical Theatre.

 III.    Understand and apply concepts of the relationship among dance, movement, and performance.

 IV.     Analyze and critique musical theatre dance examples.

 V.      Analyze and evaluate choreographic concepts in Musical Theatre.

 VI.     Identify the use of symbols in movement and dance.

 VII.    Apply basic concepts of choreography in Musical Theatre.

 VIII.   View and analyze examples of works by American Choreographers - past and present.

 IX.     Compose a dance sequence incorporating Musical Theatre components.

 X       Apply choreographic techniques in creating a dance sequence.

 XI.     Create a movement pattern that incorporates repetition and staging methods of Musical Theatre.

 XII.    Increase Short and long term kinesthetic memory.

 XIII.   Explore concepts of staging Dance in Musical Theatre through group improvisation and exercises.

 XIV.    Create and perform dance compositions that incorporate concepts presented above.

 XV.     Prepare for performance utilizing rehearsal and warm-up techniques.

 XVI.    Participate in frequent feedback sessions and apply ideas in performance.

 XVII.   Demonstrate conscious technical, creative, and qualitative choices in performance.

 XVIII.  Analyze and apply understanding of audience¿s role in live performance.

 XIX.    Analyze and evaluate performance experience.

 XX      Assess self-performance with context of production.

 XXI.    Assess skills develop, areas of improvement, and future applications.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Outline of Historical Development of Dance in Musical Theatre

         A.      Beginnings of Musical theatre

         B.      Relationship to all performing arts

 II.     Choreographic Elements in Musical Theatre

         A.      Symbols of dance and stage movement

         B.      Elements of emotional expression and non-verbal communication

         C.      Great choreographers in American musical theatre

 III.    Musical Theatre Production

         A.      Components and Planning

         B.      Production process

         C.      The dance chorus

 IV.     Application of Choreographic Concept

         A.      Composition and purpose

         B.      Development

         C.      Practice

 V.      Performance Preparation

         A.      Rehearsal techniques

         B.      Feedback sessions - application of ideas

         C.      Elements of theatre production