ILLINOIS STATE DANCE THEATRE
THEATRE PRACTICUM CREDIT
THE 102 or THE 302

OVERVIEW
Theatre Practicum provides opportunities for theatre students to receive credit while developing their talents and skills.   Practicum also provides opportunities for non majors to learn more about theatre by actively participating in its production.

APPLICATIONS TO ISDT
As dancers/performers with Illinois State Dance Theatre, students are to enroll in 1 credit hour of either THE 102 or THE 302.  THE 102 should be for Freshman and Sophmore students, while THE 302 offers the Jr or Sr level students "senior hours." 

EXPECTATIONS
Illinois State Dance Theatre students are expected to perform and complete all work necessary for their assignment.  Your ISDT assignment can vary from an understudy role, to a cast member of specific pieces, to choreographer.  If you agree to work with your assigned choreographer(s) after the ISDT audition, then you agree to perform all duties associated with the work such as weekly rehearsals, rehearsals & performances in the theatre, and attending Company Class each Friday from 10:30-noon to continue your training.  In addition, all ISDT members are required to be enrolled in at least one technique class each semester as stated in their contract with ISDT.

GRADING
Illinois State Dance Theatre students are graded primarily by their choreographers and faculty/staff supervisors.  The Artistic Director of ISDT will turn in the final grade for each student based upon the various input provided to her by the above individuals.  Stage Managers are also asked to complete evaluation forms based on each student's work during the performance process.   And, finally, consistent attendance and progress technically in enrolled classes and company class is factored in as well.

ARRANGING PRACTICUM CREDIT

  • You must successfully audition and be selected for ISDT - see Laurie Merriman with any questions.

  • You must register with the University for 1 credit hour of THE practicum.

  • You must go to Centennial East room C5  to sign up for Theatre Practicum by completing and submitting the "Practicum Information Card" indicating your assignment as Illinois State Dance Theatre.  (SEE:  Chad Lowell)

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