Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area EDescriptionFocusing on the development of the early American musical from the late 19th century to the Golden Age of Musicals, Musical Theatre Dance Production and Performance I provides a platform for the development of dance skills utilized in the first quarter of American musical theatre history as well as a performing opportunity in a professional stage setting. Students will be led through an audition experience which will incorporate dance stylization and technique with emphasis on the social and theatrical dance forms relevant to the early period to the Golden Age of American musical theatre. During coursework, the dance steps, formations, and across the floor sequences will aid in the physical understanding and historical chronicling of the lineage of theatrical dance technique, as well as highlight the political and social contextualization of several key musicals from the era. During the production phase of the course, students will be guided through and included in the creation of choreography and production process, including overviews of the importance of staging, lighting, and costuming, and the culmination of the production as a formal presentation on stage or other performance venue. Previous experience with musical theatre dance is not necessary. Students must acquire appropriate dance shoes and attire for both rehearsal and performance, which will incur a fee.Usually HeldTue, Tue Thu 10:30am–10:55am 