DANC 202 – Dance Europe
Four credits, FDR-HA, EXP
One week on campus, three weeks in the United Kingdom
Professor Jenefer Davies
We will see dance and musical theatre dance performances at national theatres, small black box venues and pop-up spaces. Ability to dance and dance experience is not a requirement but there will be opportunities to take master classes and we will have the chance to experience aerial dance with Wired Aerial Theatre, a professional rope & harness and bungee company. We will take tours of the Royal Opera & Ballet, the famous Drury Lane Theatre, visit the British Library's dance archives, and attend guest lectures by professional dancers and choreographers.
Week 1: London prep in Lexington.
Week 2-4: Three weeks in London with a 4-day excursion to Liverpool.
(no dance experience necessary)
Prerequisite: 2 credits, Winter term, DANC201: Artistic Identity in Contemporary Modern Dance. Permission of Instructor.
This trip is immersive and so much fun! There are only 8-10 seats available so let Jenny (daviesj@wlu.edu) know if you have questions or are interested in participating.
Program fee: $ 5,402
Includes programming, room, a few meals, fees, ground transportation.
Additional costs: airfare, books, most meals, cell phone, spending money, dance classes in London, COVID-19 testing, and visa fees (if applicable)
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Applications open October 9th, 2021