At Swarthmore students make dances by developing an understanding of the principles central to creating movement dialogues. Dance makers learn how to craft movement in relation to space, time, and energy dynamics as well as emotional content. Composition courses in our program examine how these truths apply across stylistic preferences. Global dialogues that embrace a variety of dance histories and perspectives strengthen the study of composition. Advanced work in composition can provide students with opportunities for individual projects, including experimenting with new media in performance.