Theatre and Dance

Faculty and Courses

New Adjunct Musical Theatre Faculty:

Spring 2008 Courses:

TD 352T: The Broadway Musical: Survey of Broadway Choreography Post–1970
Instructor: Robin Lewis

From the faced paced opening audition number of A Chorus Line to Celinto's “Dancing through Life” in Wicked,  Legend Bob Fosse's Chicago to The Producers' Susan Stroman.  Explore Musical Theater Choreographers and their dances post 1970s in this fun and high energy Dance class.  Requirement:  must have some ballet experience.

TD351T: Vocal Repertoire and Rehearsal Techniques for Musical Theatre
Instructor: Lyn Koenning

This course will develop and deepen students' knowledge of musical theatre repertoire and explore musical theatre and rehearsal techniques. Students will rehearse and perform solo and ensemble numbers from a variety of musicals and build a portfolio of songs suitable for auditions. Individual coaching sessions with the instructor outside of class time available as a component of the course.

Fall 2007 Courses:

TD 352T: The Broadway Musical: Survey of Broadway Choreography Pre–1970
Instructor: Robin Lewis

In this dance–based class, learn choreographic styles that made the American Musical great. Through movement and analysis, explore the dances of some of the most prominent musical theater choreographers and productions pre 1970: From Agnes DeMille to Bob Fosse; Oklahoma to Sweet Charity; from stage to film. Gives you the best seat in the house to the greatest shows of all time.

TD351T: Singing for the Stage
Instructor: Lyn Koenning

Vocal technique for musical theatre singing, including vocal exercises and breathing technique. Application of technique through the study of beginning–level Broadway up–tempos and ballads. Course Pre–requisites: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and Upper Division standing (60+ college credit hours).