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Voice and Movement II is a studio course designed to build on the work done in Voice and Movement. Through in-class exercises, students will gain a healthy vocal and physical technique that will allow them to move and vocalize with clarity, awareness and spontaneity. Neutral and character masks will be used as well as structured vocal and physical improvisations to heighten and explore expressive and communicative abilities. Through readings, video presentations and guest speakers, the course will expose students to the work of several physical/dance theater innovators and give experience applying their techniques. Each student will create and perform several short solo pieces and one group piece on various themes introduced in class. There will be an end of semester showing of the work for an invited audience. No previous performance experience is necessary.