Individualized Practice
DAN5400B.01
Course Description
Summary
Through mentor approved independently paced work, students develop and schedule their own weekly, planned creative practices using student-initiated resources and/or classes. Mentors guide students through the designed plan that can include a combination of practices, techniques, technologies and methodologies. The study format should provide opportunity for varied approaches and choices.
Variable Credit, 1-2 Credits
Learning Outcomes
- Students plan, summarize and transcribe practices and study into study proposals and personal archival formats to share.
- Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of somatically informed physical techniques, body practices, and exercise modalities that shape contemporary dance training and dance-making.
- Students describe and discuss, both verbally and in writing, the distinguishable changes and tenets within their practice.
- Students recognize critical discourse, collectively and collaboration expand how learning happens.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in Low Residency MFA Dance program required.
Please contact the faculty member : donnafayeburchfield@bennington.edu