Technology and Choreography

Ms Faith Mottershead

fmottershead@csdnc.org

Objectives:

• To explore choreographic principals, structure, process and available technology (camera, computer, projector, etc) to create dances that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, and/or images

• To analyze the psychological, emotional, and unconscious impact of movement selection, choreographic processes, and production design choices on viewers of dance in social media

This class is project based class that explores the use of technology in dance performance and dance in social media. While viewing and analyzing current works such as LXD Dance Crew, Television commercials, Shadow Dances etc, students will create unique, meaningful, artistic expressions using technology such as lighted costumes, projected images on dancers, digital cameras and computers, and flash lights.

Time and Location:

Class meets in the auxiliary gym during 4th period (usually 11:00-11:50)

Materials Needed:

• Dancers will need an all-white outfit that is easy to move in and covers as much skin as possible

• If a dancer has a digital camera or computer with a camera that can make video, s/he should bring that to class on designated days. If not, there will be a camera available to use on those days.