Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 464 (01) - Ballet Cross-Training

Ballet Cross-Training

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13199

Traditional ballet exercises will be modified to focus on repetition and body mechanics to improve athletic skills through dance. This ballet class will help students further develop strength, coordination, speed, agility, flexibility, fluidity, balance, efficiency of movement, and mental focus. Particular emphasis will be given to psychomotor skill development through challenges that require applying unfamiliar ballet vocabulary while moving to music. No dance experience required, only willingness to develop at your own pace in a fun, judgment-free environment.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Instructors: Susan Endrizzi

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	M	5:40pm - 7:30pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 475 (01) - Stage Makeup

Stage Makeup

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 16215
Special Fees: $90.00

Fundamentals of juvenile, old age, character, and special stage makeup techniques.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Raina Ames

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	R	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCAC DB04

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 500 (01) - Musical Theatre Voice I

Musical Theatre Voice I

Credits: 0.0 or 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13200

This course provides students with a foundation in healthy, relaxed, and dynamic singing of primarily musical theatre repertoire. In addition to expanding the student's knowledge of and ability to sing various styles of musical theatre repertoire, this course provides a venue to explore and develop analytical skills relating to character and script.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Instructors: Melissa Manseau

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 522 (01) - Storytelling, Story Theatre, and Involvement Dramatics

Storytelling, Story Theatre

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 16216

This course actively explores storytelling techniques based on individual needs. An examination of story theatre and involvement styles leads to practical experience in individual performances. Participants will actively develop performance techniques that reflect a variety of styles and approaches for storytelling. We will examine the historical significance of storytelling in Eastern and Western civilizations and develop a perspective on its role in culture and religion. Applications for both educational and entertainment purposes will be explored through acting and vocal techniques, games, media, felt board, and puppetry. This course will include an examination of story theatre and involvement styles and the development of the ensemble for performance. The projects will include individual performances and group collaboration of selected stories appropriate for a wide range of audiences. The final project will reflect the participant's individual needs and utilize storytelling techniques developed in the course.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): THDA 622

Attributes: Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Carol Fisher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	M	2:40pm - 5:00pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 551 (01) - Acting I

Acting I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 13201
Special Fees: $24.00

Development of fundamental vocal and physical stage techniques for actors and directors through exercises, improvisation and theatre games.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Aimee Blesing

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCAC DB06

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 551 (02) - Acting I

Acting I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 14756
Special Fees: $24.00

Development of fundamental vocal and physical stage techniques for actors and directors through exercises, improvisation and theatre games.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Aimee Blesing

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCAC DB06

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 552 (01) - Acting II

Acting II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 12267
Special Fees: $24.00

Focuses on strengthening the actor's ability to achieve a higher level of truth, presence, and spontaneity on stage. Building on the approach devised by Sanford Meisner, this highly intensive class creates a bridge to connect these developing skills to various forms of text.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551

Only listed majors in section: THEATRE, THEATRE:ACT&DIR, THEATRE:DANCE, THEATRE:DES&TEC, THEATRE:MUSTHEA, THEATRE:SECTHED, THEATRE:YTHDRAM

Instructors: David Kaye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 562 (01) - Ballet II

Ballet II

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 13551

This dance technique class is taught at an intermediate level and is an extension of Ballet I with a focus on developing ballet vocabulary and artistry. Open to both majors and non-majors.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Susan Endrizzi

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	12:10pm - 2:00pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 563 (01) - Theatre Dance II

Theatre Dance II

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 10397
Special Fees: $24.00

This dance technique class is an extension of THDA 463. Students will become versatile in a variety of dance styles, including contemporary and musical theatre style jazz and tap dance. Technical execution, artistry and improvisation will be explored. Open to both majors and non-majors.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Mary Marino

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	NHH G60

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 565 (01) - Aerial Dance I

Aerial Dance I

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 14559
Special Fees: $20.00

This class focuses on beginning aerial dance language and skills as well as body conditioning. Apparatuses including fabric, trapeze and lyra are introduced.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Shayla Wilkinson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	2:10pm - 4:00pm	NHH G60