DANCE 377 - Musical Theatre Dance I

    Recent Professors
    Debra Worth, Sunny S. Mitchell, Julia A. Wedge
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANCE 377
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course provides students an opportunity to explore the musical theatre genre, including dance movement, audition techniques, singing and acting basics as well as analysis of fundamental theoretical concepts associated with the early American musical at the turn of the twentieth century. Lectures and movement activities will highlight the historical context of early musicals, and trace how musicals are reflective of society. Students will engage in basic dance technique exercises, as well as learn musical theatre choreography, culminating in a formal presentation of group choreography. Previous experience with musical theatre dance is not required. Students must acquire appropriate dance shoes and attire for both rehearsal and performance, which will incur a fee.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–1:05pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–9:50am, Thu, Tue 10:30am–11:20am