Abstract
Choreographers and Designers work collaboratively to create representations of humanness through movement and design. Design for dance is essential in enhancing the choreographer’s vision. The many elements of production, choreography, costume, scenery, lighting and sound, come together to give dimension and depth to the performance. In order to reach this point choreographers and designers need to develop skills in collaboration. This includes specific vocabulary in the elements and principles of design, as well as the “soft skills” of listening and interpreting. In my position as professor of design I model these skills working with faculty and professional choreographers. I teach this vocabulary and skill set both in the classroom and in practical events. Including students in the process of collaboration teaches them the importance of the partnership between choreographers and designers. Examples of collaboration that will be included: RED TENT, choreography by Haley Hoss-Jameson/design by Angela Bacarisse, and AURORA, choreography by Heather Samuelson/design by Angela Bacarisse, and a piece by Haley Hoss-Jameson collaborating with a student designer.
Presenters
Angela BacarisseProfessor, School of Theatre and Dance, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Communications and Linguistic Studies
KEYWORDS
Design, Dance, Collaboration, Communication, Design Vocabulary, Collaborative Vocabulary, Soft Skills
