Movement

Course open to BFA3 Acting Program students only.
This course is taught by two instructors in order
to enhance the students' exposure to a broad
spectrum of movement practices. The course as a
whole is designed to enhance mind/body awareness
and the inner/outer athleticism of the actor. By
coordinating movement, breath, voice and rhythm,
the course further develops the actor's ability to
physically express themselves. One semester, the
class requires participation in rigorous
Biomechanics and psycho-physical
exercises, ensemble training, mime and circus
techniques. By the end of the semester, each
student should be able to demonstrate a refined
individual warm-up sequence for performance
preparation. The other semester, the goals of the
class are achieved through yoga and Open Floor
Movement Practice (a conscious dance practice for
building muscular and emotional intelligence,
mindfulness and soulfulness). Through a lively,
sweaty, full-on dance inquiry, we cultivate the
forces that fuel our creativity, our connections
and our ability to change/transform. The goal is
to allow more freedom of expression as we engage
our intuition,
connect to our inspiration, and use our bodies as
a tool for our imagination. This class is
constructed like an intensive workshop and will
alternate yoga and Open Floor work each week in a
progressive, complimentary way.