DANC 142 - Music for Dance

3 Credits.

Provides basic instruction for the dancer and accompanist in reading musical scores and accompanying movement patterns with various instruments; analyzes scores for their suitability for dance, provides consideration to communication of dance/musical phrasing, covers dynamics between dancer and accompanist, and provides opportunity for student composition. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): DANC 114 (conc) or DANC 120 (conc) and DANC 135 (conc) or consent of Dance Coordinator