Splash Biography

Everyone knows that the Disney Princesses get to live happily ever after, but how did they get there and what does that journey tell us? From the passive Cinderella to the headstrong Ariel, we will examine the journeys of the different princesses with an eye to the movies’ historical context. In looking at these stories, we will also think carefully about how we judge the princesses. Who is strong, who is weak, why do we perceive them this way and what does this perception tell us about modern conceptions of gender and strength? Of course, discussion will be supplemented with original source material (i.e. watching clips of Disney movies).

This course will be an introduction to basic vocal jazz improv technique. We'd start with some vocal warm-ups and then move straight into improv, listening to examples from scatting legends as we move along. Previous vocal experience is not required but all students must be willing to sing both solo and as part of a group.