Location:
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Learner Outcomes:
Apply basic principles and safety factors to unarmed stage combat; engage in movement explorations to build a foundation of awareness and freedom of physical motion in solo, group, and ensemble.
Instruction:
Students engage in exercises to illustrate various concepts, such as body centering and grounding, slaps, punches, chokes, slaps, punches, kicks, and reactions. They also engage in exercises to refine the senses, strengthen concentration and improve the qualities of movement, rhythm, tempo, and breath.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/10). *NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses are listed separately or in other groupings.