Theatre and Dance

Donna Jewell, Chair
Robert Hartung Building
2414 Central Ave. SE
MSC04 2575
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-4332; FAX (505) 277-8921
theatre@unm.edu
https://finearts.unm.edu/academics/departments/theatre-dance/

Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance
dance@unm.edu

Vladimir Conde Reche, Head of Dance
Dorothy Baca, Co-Head of Design
Greg Moss, Head of Theatre
William Liotta, Co-Head of Design

Professors
Dorothy Baca, M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Vladimir Conde Reche, M.F.A, University of Iowa
Donna Jewell, M.F.A., New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
William Liotta, M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Associate Professors

Kate Clarke, M.F.A., University of Washington
Amanda Hamp, M.F.A., University of Iowa
Dominika Laster, Ph.D., New York University
Greg Moss, M.F.A., Brown University
Inseung Park, M.F.A., University of Texas, Austin
William Walters, M.F.A., Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts

Assistant Professors
Marisol Encinias, M.F.A., University of New Mexico
Alejandro Rodriguez., B.F.A., Escuela Provincial de Teatro y Títeres, Argentina
Stephen Tomlin, M.F.A., University of Memphis

Senior Lecturer
Stacia Smith-Alexander, M.A., University of New Mexico

Lecturer II
Lidon Patiño Berjas

Professors Emeritus
Judith Chazin-Bennahum (Dance), Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Eva Enciñias-Sandoval, Extensive Professional Experience
Bill Evans (Dance), M.F.A., University of Utah
Brian Hansen (Theatre), Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Clayton Karkosh (Theatre), M.F.A., Yale University
James Linnell (Theatre), Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
John Malolepsy (Design), M.F.A., University of Wisconsin
Mary Anne Santos Newhall, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Susan Pearson (Theatre), M.F.A., Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts
Jennifer Predock-Linnell (Dance), Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Denise Schulz (Theatre), M.F.A., University of Texas
Kathleen Clawson, M.M., University of New Mexico


Introduction

The degree programs in Theatre and Dance offered by the College of Fine Arts are described in the Undergraduate and Graduate Program pages within this department. Check with the Advisor of the College of Fine Arts for further information and advisement. Additionally, to take full advantage of the areas of concentration, students must seek advisement from the Department of Theatre and Dance advisors their first semester. Students interested in teacher endorsements in Fine Arts-Dance, Fine Arts-Theatre, or Performing Arts are directed to the Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy: Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.

The programs of studies in the department often include production work as an integral part of classroom instruction and students are expected to participate in all phases of such work that may occur in the required courses.

In the department, the progression of course levels from beginning to advanced is carefully structured. The faculty places each student at a level of instruction based on both the student’s ability and achievement.


Program Missions

Dance

The mission of the Dance program at the University of New Mexico is to promote healthy physical practices in dance, encourage artistic exploration that can successfully encompass interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to performance, enhance critical thinking skills that connect theory and practice, and provide an educational landscape that develops multicultural academic and artistic perspective. The Dance program endeavors to create knowledgeable and skillful dancers, guiding student academic and career goals to align with student affinities and abilities. The vision of the program is to provide the most current, experimental, and sophisticated choreography curriculum and productions in the southwest, and to explore and value the rich tradition of dance history as a living legacy for the contemporary artist/scholar. The program promotes and utilizes national and international faculty connections for student academic and professional experience while offering the world’s first and only Flamenco concentration in a university setting which includes a Visiting Professor line.

The Dance program offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Dance, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre and Dance, and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Dance. The B.A. and M.A. degrees prepare students for further study both in and out of academia and for careers in the field as artists, scholars, teachers and professionals. The M.F.A. degree is designed to serve a small and select population of emerging artists wishing to prepare for professional careers in performance, choreography, and teaching.

Design and Technology for Performance

The Design and Technology for Performance Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree designed to provide a broad skill set and understanding of all areas of theatrical design and technology. Students can choose a concentration in Costume, Lighting, or Scenic, or focus their studies in related technologies.

This program provides a wide range of practical and theoretical classes, hands-on production experiences, and actual design opportunities. Courses and production events prepare students for design opportunities in theatre, dance, opera, television and film, concerts and special events, and the new emerging digital, electronic, and interactive performing arts. Graduates leave the program with a portfolio, a resume, a Web site and focused production experience which makes them attractive to both outstanding graduate programs and professional employment with their undergraduate degrees.

Theatre

The Theatre program at the University of New Mexico integrates a dynamic liberal arts education with rigorous practical training. Theatre is seen as an extension of the humanities, a mode of critical inquiry, and creative expression. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary, collaborative creation, and community engagement.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre develop fluency in multiple areas of practice, such as acting, directing, design, dance, playwriting, and production acquiring comprehensive knowledge of dramatic literature, theatre history, and performance theory within a global context. The curricular activities and extracurricular programming encourage students to cultivate their imagination, sharpen their intellect, explore diverse research methodologies, and refine tools of critical articulation.

While the program offers students a solid grounding in traditional theories and techniques, it also nurtures an atmosphere of exploration and experimentation essential for artist-scholars who will forge the future of the field. The program prepares students to be competitive candidates for Master's and doctoral programs, with many graduates pursuing careers in professional theatre arts.

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Dramatic Writing provides professional training to promising and distinctive writers from New Mexico and beyond. The department offers an intensive three-year program for a cohort of no more than nine students (up to three students are accepted per year), allowing for specific and individualized attention. Students are instructed in traditional and experimental compositional strategies, exposed to current issues in performance theory, and introduced to ways to make a living as working artists. The curriculum is rooted in the playwriting workshop, a three-tiered course sequence guiding students from the generative phase of drafting new work through a rigorous process of revising, editing, and preparing a script for production. Workshops frequently focus on a particular style, theme, writer, or movement. In addition to a demanding writing schedule, the workshop asks students to read and discuss plays and dramaturgical theory drawn from different traditions, regions and historical periods, in search of creative inspiration and new compositional strategies.


Courses

DANC 1110. Dance Appreciation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 1120. African Dance I. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 1130. Ballet I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1140. Flamenco I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1150. Modern Dance I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1160. Jazz I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1170. Hip Hop I. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2001 [201]. Crew Practicum. (0)



DANC 2040. Stretching, Strengthening and Conditioning for the Performing Arts. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 2120. Improvisation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 2130. Ballet II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2150 . Contemporary Dance II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2160. Jazz II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2400. Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance. (3)



DANC 2420. Music Essentials for Flamenco. (3)



DANC 2690. Flamenco II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2996 [295]. Topics. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 310. Contemporary Dance III. (3, may be repeated seven times Δ)



DANC 311. Choreography I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 313. Kinesiology for Dancers. (3, no limit Δ)



DANC 314. Introduction to Dance Studies. (3)



DANC 349. Ballet III. (3, may be repeated seven times Δ)



DANC 369. Flamenco III. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 370. Hip Hop II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 379. Flamenco Structure/Improvisation. (3)



DANC 411 / 511. Choreography II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 416 / 516. Dance Pedagogy. (3)



DANC 431. Writing About Dance. (3)



DANC 466 / 566. Flamenco History. (3)



DANC 468. Contemporary Dance History. (3)



DANC 469. Flamenco IV. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 479 / 579. Flamenco Choreography. (3)



DANC 487 / 587. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 492. Contemporary Dance Performance Ensemble. (1-3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 494. Flamenco Performance Ensemble. (1-3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 495. Special Studies in Dance. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 496 / 596. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 497 / 597. Independent Study. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 499. Departmental Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 500. Introduction to Graduate Study. (3)



DANC 506. Critical Issues in the Performing Arts. (3)



DANC 509. Graduate Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 510. Creative Investigations I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 511 / 411. Choreography II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 512. Graduate Seminar. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 515. Creative Investigations II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 516 / 416. Dance Pedagogy. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 531. Dance Criticism. (3)



DANC 549. Dance Technique for Graduate Students. (1-4, no limit Δ)



DANC 551-552. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 562. Dance History I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 566 / 466. Flamenco History. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 579 / 479. Flamenco Choreography. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 587 / 487. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 596 / 496. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 597 / 497. Independent Study. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 598. Master's Essay in Theatre and Dance. (3)



DANC 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



DANC 699. Dissertation. (3-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 1110. Introduction to Theatre. (3)



THEA 1220. Beginning Acting. (3)



THEA 1310. Introduction to Costuming. (3)



THEA 2210. Acting for the Camera. (3)



THEA 2220. Intermediate Acting. (3)



THEA 2310. Stagecraft. (3)



THEA 2320. Lighting for the Theatre. (3)



THEA 2325. Lighting Methods and Equipment. (3)



THEA 2330. Introduction to Theatre Makeup. (3)



THEA 2335. Rendering for Stage, Screen, and New Media. (3)



THEA 2345. Voice for the Actor I. (3)



THEA 2350. Movement for the Stage I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 300. Studies in Theatre. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 314. Pattern Development. (3)



THEA 328. Musical Theatre. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 330. Acting III. (3)



THEA 331. Voice for the Actor II. (3)



THEA 332. Speech and Dialects for the Stage. (3)



THEA 333. Topics in Physical Theatre. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 334. History of Fashion and Costumes. (3)



THEA 345. Theatre History I. (3)



THEA 346. Theatre History II. (3)



THEA 350. Script Analysis. (3)



THEA 355. Playwriting I. (3)



THEA 366. Stage Management. (2)



THEA 367. Stage Management Production Laboratory. (1, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 370. 2D Computer-Aided Drafting for Design. (3)



THEA 371. Digital Imagery and Production. (3)



THEA 387. Design History and Styles for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 390. Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen. (3)



THEA 391. Advanced Scenic Techniques. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 392. Introduction to Scenic Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 394. Costume Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 396. Lighting Design I. (3)



THEA 397. Sound for Performance. (3)



THEA 398. Costume Techniques. (3)



THEA 399. Special Problems in Theatre and Production. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 403. Directing I. (3)



THEA 404 / 504. Directing II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 428. Topics in Musical Theatre. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 431. Advanced Acting: Tools for Acting the Classical Repertory. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 432. Advanced Acting- Beyond Realism. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 437. Entering the Profession. (3)



THEA 440 / 540. Devised Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 445 / 545. Topics in Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 446. Theories of Performance. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA *455. Playwriting II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA *456L. Playwriting Laboratory. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 457. Advanced Dramatic Writing Workshop. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 458 / 558. Screenwriting. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 465 / 565. Live Performance: International Theatre Festival Immersion. (3-4, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 468. Navajo Expressive Culture. (3)



THEA 470. 3D Modeling and Visualization for Design. (3)



THEA 472. Prop Design and Construction. (3)



THEA 474. Production Performance. (0, may be repeated seven times)



THEA 475 / 575. Special Topics in Computers for Design. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 481. Costume Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 482. Scene Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



THEA 486. Lighting Design II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 487 / 587. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 488. Lighting Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



THEA 491. Professional Apprenticeship. (1-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 492. Advanced Scene Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 494. Advanced Costume Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 495. Studies in Theatre. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 496 / 596. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 497 / 597. Independent Study. (2-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 498. Design Seminar. (3)



THEA 499. Departmental Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 500. Introduction to Graduate Studies. (3)



THEA 503. Performance Theory. (3)



THEA 504 / 404. Directing II. (3, no limit Δ)



THEA 506. Critical Issues in the Performing Arts. (3)



THEA 512. Graduate Seminar. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 529. Advanced Topics in Theatre and Dance. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 540 / 440. Devised Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 545 / 445. Topics in Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 551. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 555. Dramatic Writing I. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 556. Dramatic Writing II. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 557. The Writer's Stage III. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 558 / 458. Screenwriting. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 559. Topics in Dramatic Writing. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 565 / 465. Live Performance: International Theatre Festival Immersion. (3-4, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 575 / 475. Special Topics in Computers for Design. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 587 / 487. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 596 / 496. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 597 / 497. Independent Study. (2-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 598. Master's Essay in Theatre and Dance. (3)



THEA 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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