Movement for Performance (172-0-20)

Instructors

Christina Isabel Martin

Meeting Info

Wirtz 201 Performnce Black Box: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Wirtz Center Cellar: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

Movement puts us in the present moment. Sensing through our bodies is how we can function, perceive, relate, and react to people and things in our environment. As performers, the way you embody a character or work in concert with ensemble members is essential to be able to accurately tell a story or create a world inside of performance. Taking care of your body is an invaluable and lifelong process that takes time, consistency, and practice.

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of embodiment, or how to both feel and express through your body. By learning anatomical connections of the breath and musculoskeletal system, practicing detailed movement sequences, engaging in sensory awareness exercises, playing physical games with your peers, and exploring instant composition through movement, you will gain an introductory knowledge of how your body functions and how to use sensory perception and proprioception to enliven your acting on stage. This course culminates in a final in-class performance using movement skills built over the course of the quarter.

Registration Requirements

Pre-reg: Theatre maj/min
Regular registration open to Theatre maj/min, Dance maj/min, and MT Cert

Class Materials (Required)

Notebook and pen, comfortable clothes for movement