Eastern Illinois University New/Revised Course Proposal Format (Approved by CAA on 4/3/14 and CGS on 4/15/14, Effective Fall 2014)

Banner/Catalog Information (Coversheet)

1. __X__New Course or _____Revision of Existing Course

2. Course prefix and number: THA 3336 3. Short title: Musical Theatre Dance 4. Long title: Musical Theatre Dance 5. Hours per week: 3 Class 3 Lab 3 Credit 6. Terms: ___ Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer _X_ On demand 7. Initial term: _X__ Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer Year: 2019

8. Catalog course description: An introductory course in dance for the musical theatre stage from the 1940s to the present. Students will gain an understanding of the structure behind stage choreography, study the origins and techniques of musical theatre dance, and gain practical knowledge by executing dance combinations using styles from choreographers who have made major contributions to the art of musical theatre dance.

9. Course attributes:

General education component: ___NA______

__ Cultural diversity ___ Honors ___ Writing centered ___ Writing intensive _Writing active

10. Instructional delivery Type of Course:

___ Lecture ___ Lab _x_ Lecture/lab combined ___ Independent study/research

___ Internship ___ Performance ___ Practicum/clinical ___ Other, specify: ______

Mode(s) of Delivery:

_x_ Face to Face ___ Online ___ Study Abroad

___ Hybrid, specify approximate amount of on-line and face-to-face instruction______

11. Course(s) to be deleted from the catalog once this course is approved. None

12. Equivalent course(s): None a. Are students allowed to take equivalent course(s) for credit? ___ Yes _x_ No 13. Prerequisite(s): THA 1134 a. Can prerequisite be taken concurrently? ___ Yes _x_ No b. Minimum grade required for the prerequisite course(s)? “C” or better c. Use Banner coding to enforce prerequisite course(s)? _x_ Yes ___ No d. Who may waive prerequisite(s)? ___ No one _x_ Chair _x_ Instructor ___ Advisor ___ Other (specify)

14. Co-requisite(s): ______None______15. Enrollment restrictions: None a. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may take the course: ___all___ b. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may not take the course: ______none_ 16. Repeat status: x May not be repeated ___ May be repeated once with credit 17. Enter the limit, if any, on hours which may be applied to a major or minor: None 18. Grading methods: x Standard ___ CR/NC __ Audit ___ ABC/NC 19. Special grading provisions: None ___ Grade for course will not count in a student’s grade point average.

___ Grade for course will not count in hours toward graduation.

___ Grade for course will be removed from GPA if student already has credit for or is registered in: ______

___ Credit hours for course will be removed from student’s hours toward graduation if student already has credit for or is registered in: ______

20. Additional costs to students: None Supplemental Materials or Software______Course Fee x No ___Yes, Explain if yes______21. Community college transfer: ___ A community college course may be judged equivalent. x A community college may not be judged equivalent. Note: Upper division credit (3000+) will not be granted for a community college course, even if the content is judged to be equivalent.

Rationale, Justifications, and Assurances (Part I)

1. ___Course is required for the major(s) of ______Course is required for the minor(s) of ______Course is required for the certificate program(s) of ______x Course is used as an elective for Theatre Arts Major and Minor and other programs. 2. Rationale for proposal: Musical Theatre is a high-demand concentration in theatre education across the country. This course gives students an historical perspective on dance for the musical theatre stage and well as practical application to prepare them for employment opportunities in the theatre. This course is designed to help our students become more well-rounded and competitive musical theatre scholars/artists, to provide greater relevance to our students in their career options, and to further our efforts to modernize our curriculum to meet professional standards.

3. Justifications for (answer N/A if not applicable) Similarity to other courses: N/A Prerequisites: THA 1134 (Stage Movement) provides the foundational skills necessary to address the physical creation of theatre through theory and practical application. Co-requisites: N/A Enrollment restrictions: N/A Writing active, intensive, centered: N/A 4. General education assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) General education component: N/A Curriculum: N/A Instruction: N/A Assessment: N/A 5. Online/Hybrid delivery justification & assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) Online or hybrid delivery justification: N/A Instruction: N/A Integrity: N/A Interaction: N/A

Model Syllabus (Part II) Please include the following information: 1. Course number and title: THA 3336: Musical Theatre Dance

2. Catalog description: An introductory course in dance for the musical theatre stage from the 1940s to the present. Students will gain an understanding of the structure behind stage choreography, study the origins and techniques of musical theatre dance, and gain practical knowledge by executing dance combinations using styles from choreographers who have made major contributions to the art of musical theatre dance.

3. Learning objectives.

1. To explore a variety of texts, topics and exercises related to the medium of musical theatre dance, thorough analyses and performances of works of historical and contemporary significance. (University Learning Goals: CT 1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR 1, 2 and 6; RC 1 through 4) 2. To expose students to the history, tradition, and practice of adaptation, creation, and collaboration in musical theatre dance, as well as examine and experience the roles of dancer/choreographer. (University Learning Goals: CT-1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR-1, 2 and 6; RC-1 through 4) 3. To equip students with the tools to work in contemporary musical theatre by communicating using appropriate anatomical and dance terminology; demonstrating appropriate skeletal alignment, articulation of the body, strength, flexibility, and coordination in locomotor and axial movements; and by displaying accurate memorization and reproduction of historical and contemporary movement sequences. (University Learning Goals: CT-1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR-1, 2 and 6; RC-1 through 4)

4. Course materials: The following book (or similar text) will be issued by textbook rental: a. Cramer, Lyn. Creating Musical Theatre: Conversations with Broadway Directors and Choreographers. London: Methuen Drama, 2013. Print.

5. Weekly outline of content. For 15 weeks, this course will meet for three 100 minute sessions.

WEEK 1: Overview of the history of 19th century musical theatre, including minstrelsy, burlesque, and vaudeville. Introduction to physicality for the musical theatre performer (warm-up/cool down/core sequences)

WEEK 2-3: Begin work with guided studies of musical theatre choreography and its structures, using analyses and practice of space, time, shape and force. Choreographers covered: Agnes DeMille, , Jack Cole.

WEEK 4-5: Duos and trios in classic musical theatre combinations. Begin researching presentation on historical impact of a musical theatre choreographer. Choreographers covered: Onna White, , .

WEEKS 6-9: Continued practical application of Broadway dance styles. Large scale chorus number. Research paper and presentations begin on impactful musical theatre practitioner. Choreographers covered: , Alvin Ailey, Michael Bennett.

WEEK 10-12: Process of incorporating character study into choreography and musicality. Audition and rehearsal techniques. Continued rehearsal and performance of dance sequences. Choreographers covered: Donald McKayle, , , .

WEEKS 12-13: Contemporary rehearsal and technique. Choreographers covered: Graciela Daniele, , .

WEEKS 14-15: Workshop of final projects.

WEEK 16: Public performance of final project.

6. Assignments and evaluation, including weights for final course grade. a. Class discussion and quizzes based readings from texts 10% b. Daily participation in dance exercises 20% c. Rehearsal and Performance of Solo, Duo, Trio, and Chorus Numbers: 40% d. Research Paper and Presentation on Musical Theatre Choreographer: 10% e. Rehearsal and Performance of Final Project: 20%

7. Grading scale. 90-100% A 80-89.5% B 70-79.5% C 60-69.5% D below 60% F

8. Correlation of learning objectives to assignments and evaluation. Class Daily Rehearsal Researc Final discussio participatio and h Performanc n of n in dance performance Paper e readings exercises s (10%) (20%) from (20%) (40%) texts (10%) 1. To explore a variety of texts, X X X X X topics and exercises through the medium of theatre, towards thorough analyses and performances of works of historical and contemporary significance. (University Learning Goals: CT 1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR 1, 2 and 6; RC 1 through 4) 2. To expose students to the X X X X X history, tradition, and practice of adaptation, creation, and collaboration in musical theatre dance, as well as examine and experience the roles of dancer/choreographer.(Univers ity Learning Goals: CT-1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR-1, 2 and 6; RC-1 through 4) 3. To equip students with the X X X X X tools to work in contemporary Musical Theatre.(University Learning Goals: CT-1 through 6; WR-1 through 7; SL-1 through 7; QR-1, 2 and 6; RC- 1 through 4)

Date approved by the department or school: 1/23/2019 Date approved by the college curriculum committee: 2/6/19 Date approved by the Honors Council (if this is an honors course): Date approved by CAA: CGS: