Date of Defense
4-24-2007
Department
Dance
First Advisor
Sharon Garber
Second Advisor
Carolyn Pavlik
Third Advisor
Megan Stayter
Abstract
My original intent for the piece was to explore movement with distinct relationships and partnering compared to movement done alone. I wanted to create phrases based on partnering and see how I could adapt them to a solo dancer. I also wanted to choreograph solo phrases that could be manipulated into partner work to see how the movement would be affected. I initially related these movement concepts with the ideas of personal relationships reflected in life. Once I began rehearsing with my cast, I used this original proposal as a starting point for my choreography. Although I did not get to manipulate the partnering and solo work as much as I would have liked due to time constraints, the intellectual concepts remained a clear focus throughout the process. I did not originally plan for a soloist figure, but it worked well because she provided a medium for the consistent and comprehensive theme. The dance became her journey through being alone.
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Ryan, "Graduating Presentation Concert" (2007). Honors Theses. 1579.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1579
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only
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