TA 222 - Movement for the Actor II

4 credits
Continues development of the actor’s physical skills. Designed to develop an actor’s awareness and use of his or her primary tool, the body. Emphasizes learning the fundamental skeletal and muscular structures; building strength, coordination, and stamina; and creating a basic, all-purpose warm-up that is adaptable to individual physical needs and situations. Improvisational exercises explore awareness of the physical self, neutral alignment, physical creativity, and relaxation and breathing techniques. Prerequisite(s): TA 221 and instructor consent. Restricted to majors.Corequisite(s): TA 227 and TA 282