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ARDV0116A-F13

CRN: 92154
The Creative Process

The Creative Process
In this course, students will have the opportunity to dig deeply into their own creativity and explore the processes by which ideas emerge and are given shape in the arts. The experiential nature of this course integrates cognition and action, mind and body. Students will engage a range of modes of discovering, knowing, and communicating, which are designed to push them beyond their present state of awareness and level of confidence in their creative power. Practical work will be closely accompanied by readings and journaling, culminating with the creation and performance of a short project. (First- and second-year students only; Not open to students who have taken FYSE 1364) 3 hrs. lect.

Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 232
Schedule:
12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART

ARDV0116B-F13

CRN: 92155
The Creative Process

The Creative Process
In this course, students will have the opportunity to dig deeply into their own creativity and explore the processes by which ideas emerge and are given shape in the arts. The experiential nature of this course integrates cognition and action, mind and body. Students will engage a range of modes of discovering, knowing, and communicating, which are designed to push them beyond their present state of awareness and level of confidence in their creative power. Practical work will be closely accompanied by readings and journaling, culminating with the creation and performance of a short project. (First- and second-year students only; Not open to students who have taken FYSE 1364) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Penny Campbell
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART

ARDV0216A-F13

CRN: 92237
Collaboration in the Arts

Collaboration in the Arts: The Creative Process Continues
Taking the experience and knowledge produced in ARDV 0116, The Creative Process, as our starting place, we will collaborate to build more extended, complex, multi-media projects- including performances, installations, and hybrid works. We will research artistic collaboration, that slippery creative relationship with models in every variety of art production, to inspire our hands-on investigations and put them into historical and cultural context. Readings will come from recent literature on collaboration in the arts. Journals, short research papers/presentations, and daily in-class experimentation will culminate in substantial final projects that are original, collaborative, and unpredictable. (ARDV 0116, ARDV 0117, or equivalent, or by approval. Additional coursework in the arts is encouraged) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Penny Campbell
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 109
Schedule:
3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART

DANC0160A-F13

CRN: 90008
Intro Dance

Introduction to Dance
This entry-level dance course introduces movement techniques, improvisation/composition, performance, experiential anatomy, and history of 20th century American modern dance. Students develop flexibility, strength, coordination, rhythm, and vocabulary in the modern idiom. Concepts of time, space, energy, and choreographic form are presented through improvisation and become the basis for a final choreographic project. Readings, research, and reflective and critical writing about dance performance round out the experience. 2 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
11:15am-12:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0160Z-F13

CRN: 91260
Intro Dance
Lab

Introduction to Dance
This entry-level dance course introduces movement techniques, improvisation/composition, performance, experiential anatomy, and history of 20th century American modern dance. Students develop flexibility, strength, coordination, rhythm, and vocabulary in the modern idiom. Concepts of time, space, energy, and choreographic form are presented through improvisation and become the basis for a final choreographic project. Readings, research, and reflective and critical writing about dance performance round out the experience. 2 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0242A-F13

Cross-Listed As:
RELI0242A-F13

CRN: 92403
Dance & Knowledge India
Please register via RELI 0242A

Dance & Embodied Knowledge in the Indian Context
In this theory-practice course in religion, dance, and South Asian studies we will analyze the nature of embodied knowledge and the creative power of performance in the Indian context. During two class sessions per week we will contextualize embodied movement with discussions of Hindu mythology, Hindu devotionalism (bhakti), Sanskrit aesthetic theory (rasa), western performance theories, and Indian classical dance history. One class session per week will be devoted to learning basic movements in south Indian classical dance, culminating in an informal performance of one dance piece. We will highlight the difference ways in which the body and dance are perceived in religious mythology, aesthetic theory, historical context, and dance movement. No dance experience required. 2 hrs. lect./disc., 1 hr. dance

Instructors:
Harshita Kamath
Location:
Munroe Hall 401
Schedule:
9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 401 (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013) 9:30am-10:45am on Thursday at MCA 109 (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, ART, PHL

DANC0244A-F13

Cross-Listed As:
MUSC0244A-F13

CRN: 91878
African Music & Dance Perform
Please register via MUSC 0244A

African Music and Dance Performance
This course will introduce students to various techniques of performing East African (primarily Ugandan) musical and dance traditions through regular rehearsals, culminating in an end-of-semester concert. As an ensemble, we will learn and master how to play and sing/dance to bow-harps, thumb-pianos, xylophones, tube-fiddles, bowl-lyres, gourd shakers, reed-box rattles, ankle bells, and various types of drums. Prior knowledge of performing African music and dance is not required.

Instructors:
Damascus Kafumbe
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 221
Schedule:
8:00am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, ART

DANC0260A-F13

Cross-Listed As:
DANC0261A-F13

CRN: 91090
Advanced Beginning Dance I

Advanced Beginning Dance I
This is the first course in the studio sequence for students entering Middlebury with significant previous dance experience. It is also the course sequence for those continuing on from DANC 0160 or DANC 0161 and provides grounding in the craft of modern dance needed to proceed to more advanced levels. Modern dance movement techniques are strengthened to support an emerging individual vocabulary and facility with composition. Students regularly create and revise movement studies that focus on the basic elements of choreography and the relationship of music and dance. Readings, journals, and formal critiques of video and live performance contribute to the exploration of dance aesthetics and develop critical expertise. (DANC 0160 or by approval) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Christal Brown
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0260Z-F13

Cross-Listed As:
DANC0261Z-F13

CRN: 91255
Advanced Beginning Dance I
Lab

Advanced Beginning Dance I
This is the first course in the studio sequence for students entering Middlebury with significant previous dance experience. It is also the course sequence for those continuing on from DANC 0160 or DANC 0161 and provides grounding in the craft of modern dance needed to proceed to more advanced levels. Modern dance movement techniques are strengthened to support an emerging individual vocabulary and facility with composition. Students regularly create and revise movement studies that focus on the basic elements of choreography and the relationship of music and dance. Readings, journals, and formal critiques of video and live performance contribute to the exploration of dance aesthetics and develop critical expertise. (DANC 0160 or by approval) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Christal Brown
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0261A-F13

Cross-Listed As:
DANC0260A-F13

CRN: 91170
Advanced Beginning Dance II

Advanced Beginning Dance II
A continuation of DANC 0260. (DANC 0260) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Christal Brown
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0261Z-F13

Cross-Listed As:
DANC0260Z-F13

CRN: 91256
Advanced Beginning Dance II
Lab

Advanced Beginning Dance II
A continuation of DANC 0260. (DANC 0260) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Christal Brown
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0277A-F13

Cross-Listed As:
ENVS0277A-F13

CRN: 91419
Body & Earth

Body and Earth
This course has been designed for students with an interest in the dialogue between the science of body and the science of place. Its goals are to enhance movement efficiency through experiential anatomy and to heighten participants' sensitivity to natural processes and forms in the Vermont bioregion. Weekly movement sessions, essays by nature writers, and writing assignments about place encourage synthesis of personal experience with factual information. Beyond the exams and formal writing assignments, members of the class will present a final research project and maintain an exploratory journal. 3 hrs. lect. 1 hr. lab.

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 109
Schedule:
11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, CW, NOR, PE

DANC0277Z-F13

Cross-Listed As:
ENVS0277Z-F13

CRN: 91420
Body & Earth
Lab

Body and Earth
This course has been designed for students with an interest in the dialogue between the science of body and the science of place. Its goals are to enhance movement efficiency through experiential anatomy and to heighten participants' sensitivity to natural processes and forms in the Vermont bioregion. Weekly movement sessions, essays by nature writers, and writing assignments about place encourage synthesis of personal experience with factual information. Beyond the exams and formal writing assignments, members of the class will present a final research project and maintain an exploratory journal. 3 hrs. lect. 1 hr. lab.

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
12:30pm-1:20pm on Monday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0360A-F13

CRN: 92238
Intermediate/Advanced Dance I

Intermediate/Advanced Dance I
This course involves concentrated intermediate-advanced level work in contemporary dance technique and choreography culminating in production. Theoretical issues of importance to the dancer/choreographer are addressed through readings, writings and practice. (DANC 0261 or by waiver; this course may be taken in any sequence with DANC 0361, DANC 0460, DANC 0461) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Catherine Cabeen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0360Z-F13

CRN: 92239
Intermediate/Advanced Dance I
Lab

Intermediate/Advanced Dance I
This course involves concentrated intermediate-advanced level work in contemporary dance technique and choreography culminating in production. Theoretical issues of importance to the dancer/choreographer are addressed through readings, writings and practice. (DANC 0261 or by waiver; this course may be taken in any sequence with DANC 0361, DANC 0460, DANC 0461) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Catherine Cabeen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0376A-F13

CRN: 91880
Anatomy and Kinesiology

Anatomy and Kinesiology
This course offers an in-depth experiential study of skeletal structure, and includes aspects of the muscular, organ, endocrine, nervous, and fluid systems of the human body. The goal is to enhance efficiency of movement and alignment through laboratory sessions, supported by assigned readings, exams, and written projects. (Not open to first-year students) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Catherine Cabeen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0376Z-F13

CRN: 92511
Anatomy and Kinesiology
Lab

Anatomy and Kinesiology
This course offers an in-depth experiential study of skeletal structure, and includes aspects of the muscular, organ, endocrine, nervous, and fluid systems of the human body. The goal is to enhance efficiency of movement and alignment through laboratory sessions, supported by assigned readings, exams, and written projects. (Not open to first-year students) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Catherine Cabeen
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
12:30pm-1:20pm on Wednesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0380A-F13

CRN: 90210
Dance Company

Dance Company of Middlebury
Dancers work with the artistic director and guest choreographers as part of a dance company, learning, interpreting, rehearsing, and performing dances created for performance and tour. Those receiving credit can expect four to six rehearsals weekly. Appropriate written work, concert and film viewing, and attendance in departmental technique classes are required. Auditions for company members are held in the fall semester for the year. One credit will be given for two terms of participation. Performances and tour are scheduled in January. (Limited to sophomores through seniors, by audition.) (DANC 0260; Approval required) 4 hrs. lect./4 hrs. lab

Instructors:
Christal Brown
Location:
Mahaney Center for the Arts 110
Schedule:
4:30pm-6:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Requirements Satisfied:
ART, PE

DANC0400A-F13

CRN: 90568
Special Topics

Special Topics in Dance: Independent Study
(Approval required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-8:50am on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0500A-F13

CRN: 90542
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0500B-F13

CRN: 90543
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Instructors:
Penny Campbell
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0500C-F13

CRN: 90544
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0500D-F13

CRN: 90847
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0700A-F13

CRN: 90569
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0700B-F13

CRN: 90850
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Instructors:
Penny Campbell
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0700C-F13

CRN: 90851
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Instructors:
Andrea Olsen
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)

DANC0700D-F13

CRN: 90852
Independent Project

Independent Project
(Approval Required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)