Assignments & Rubrics
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Verse In Action
Students will be assigned a scene from a Shakespeare play that explores moments of heightened physical and emotional contact—such as verbal conflict, friendship, love, or kinship—with some incorporation of physical violence, intimacy, or resistance as needed.
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Movement Sequence: The Wand Dance
Throughout the semester , students will learn and refine a choreographed movement sequence inspired by The Wand Dance from Harry Potter & The Cursed Child.
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Abstract Agression : The Rumble
Students wil llearn a stylized fight sequence inspired by the Rumble from The Outsiders: A New Musical.
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Chorus: 448 Pyschosis Ensemble Monologue
Working with selected texts from 4.48 Pyschosis by Sarah Kane, students will create and perform a physicalized group monologue using chorus techniques.
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Volatile Duets
As a short-form creative study, students will devise & perform a 30-second duet exploring volatility, resistance, and physical tension.
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Flow-Works Drill Design & Teaching
Drawing from the “Flow & Spatial Awareness” unit, each student will design and lead a brief movement drill that activates flow, directional awareness, and full-body engagement.