SUNY Potsdam

10 credits for 12 students.  Coordinator:  Don Borsh.

91925 DRAM 101 Intro to Performance Studies 3 Cr. TuTh 9:30-10:45 a.m. Vasher-Dean, A.
An introductory course that explores the theories and evidence for the origins of performance and how different cultures create performance arts events and rituals. Satisfies General Education FC and AC requirements. 

91715 DANC 120 Performance Explorations 3 Cr. MW 9-10:50 a.m. Borsh, D.
An introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide students of dance and theatre with fundamental skills in personal expression, improvisation, and communication as a performing artist.  Satisfies General Education AE requirement.

91926 DANC 221 Modern Dance I 4 Cr. (placement required*) MWF 11-12:45 p.m. Collen, R.
(*alternate course is DANC 111 Beginning Modern Dance)
Educating the body as an instrument for artistic expression. Emphasis on development of flexibility, strength, coordination and awareness of principles of motion. Class and concert attendance, and reading/writing assignments required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and previous dance experience. Satisfies General Education AE & PE requirements