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For more info https://www.coursera.org/course/sitedance
To sign up https://www.coursera.org/account/signup
Creating Site-Specific Dance and Performance Works
Stephan Koplowitz
This course will look into the process of creating live site-specific choreography/performance works from conception, production to performance. Site-specific dance/performance is work created in response to a particular place, site, inspired by its architecture/design, the history and current use.
About the Course
This course will look into the process of creating live site-specific choreography/performance works from conception, production to performance. Site-specific dance/performance is work created in response to a particular place, site, inspired by its architecture/design, the history and current use. We will investigate urban, architectural and environmental inspired site projects ranging from large-scale to small (guerrilla) style productions. We will delineate definitions of site-specificity, and look across the history of the field, focusing primarily on dance.
Specific techniques and approaches towards generating site inspired choreography, developed over the last 25 years by site artist Stephan Koplowitz will be introduced. Aspects of navigating technical issues (lighting, sound, media) including a primer on producing (budgeting, obtaining permissions, insurance, fundraising, audience/event design) will also be covered.
Course Syllabus
Syllabus for Creating Site Specific Dance and Performance Works
Week 1: History and Context
A brief historical overview of the field of site-specific performance/dance.
What is site-specific performance/dance? A look at the range of site work and how environment, space and intention influences the artist’s and audience’s experience.
Week 2: Starting the Process
Overview of the production process and the first creative decisions: selecting a site, designing the event, creating a budget, getting permissions, everything that needs to be done before you start your first rehearsal.
Week 3: Working from the Outside In: Conception and Creative Planning:
Elements that influence creation: site/physical inventory, history, current use and current perceptions.
Week 4: Creating Content
Methods of generating content inspired by the site: creating a specific movement vocabulary, text, visuals, and sound.
Week 5: Creative and Production Challenges
Working on site and off site; finding the right balance. A look at issues when making work for urban and natural environments: site adaptive vs. site specific; working with collaborators (composers, costume, lighting, media and sound designers); finding the right method of promoting and marketing your site performance; and documentation, a brief over-view of options with video and still photography.
Recommended Background
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about site-specific dance and performance and how to create performance works outside of the proscenium stage. Prior site-specific experience in dance or theater is not required but prior experience in creating dance, theater or performance is recommended.
Suggested Readings
Site Dance : Choreographers and the Lure of Alternative Spaces, Edited by Melanie Kloetzel and Carolyn Pavlik, University Press of Florida.
This text is not required for the course but recommended to anyone interested in created site-specific works.FAQ
Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment after completing this class?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the class will receive a Statement of Accomplishment signed by the instructor.
What resources will I need for this class?
For this course, all you need is an Internet connection, the time to look at recommended links and the chance to investigate real sites and locations in response to assignments
What are some things I'll learn by taking this class?
The process of conceiving of site-specific work will alter your view of the environment around you, you'll find new inspiration to make art and you'll learn a specific methodology towards making performance works inspired by site. You'll also learn how to distinguish between different forms of site performance and make informed choices when working within this format.
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