Student Choreography Showcase

Rules

General Rules

The following general rules apply to all student choreagrapher entries:

Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria

All student work will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  1. Existence of a satisfying beginning, middle and end;
  2. Through-line connection(s) which give the work coherence;
  3. Use of dynamics;
  4. Use of rhythmic tools in developing and manipulating movement phrases;
  5. Clarity and effectiveness of design;
  6. Integration of choices for flow and unity.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals

Student Choreography pieces must be completed in one rehearsal session (see dates under “General Rules” section). An additional rehearsal will be held during the week of the show as well as one dress rehearsal on the day of the show.

Mentors

Faculty Mentors

Each student choreographer will be assigned a faculty mentor. The purpose of the mentor is to guide the student through the creative process and provide timely and periodic feedback on her/his work. When a mentor or other faculty member/designer is invited to a rehearsal, the times they are asked to be there are when the choreographer must be ready to show the work.

Communication

Communication Guidelines

Clear and direct communication about rehearsal times, costuming, music, scheduling conflicts, emergencies, or any other concerns helps everyone develop and maintain positive and supportive attitudes throughout the creative process. All dancers in each student work will be made aware of the faculty mentors and other important contacts as listed below in the order in which they should communicate if there are any problems during the rehearsal process.

  1. Student Choreographer
  2. Faculty Choreography Mentor
  3. Artistic Coordinator of the Concert (Nicole Carpenito)
  4. Departmental Chair (Lindsey Albright & Avree Hutchison)

Deadlines

Important Dates & Deadlines