DANCE 163: ADV IMPROV
University of California, Santa Barbara
An Advanced-level studio course focusing on various approaches and applicat ions of dance improvisation. Topics covered include solo and group improvis ation, score building and utilization, contact improvisation (CI), and impr ovisation for performance and site-specific work. Students are assigned re adings and viewings to ground their work in the classroom within past and c urrent theory and improvisational practices.
Average GPA: 3.76
Grade distribution records: 65 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 4.6% |
| A | 39 | 60.0% |
| A- | 10 | 15.4% |
| B+ | 8 | 12.3% |
| B | 2 | 3.1% |
| B- | 1 | 1.5% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.5% |
| C | 1 | 1.5% |
Based on 65 student grade records across 6 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Stunkel M C 52 students, Average GPA 3.77
- Smiley B T 7 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Whited B S 6 students, Average GPA 4.00