Dance

DANC 100 MOVEMENT AWARENESS - 2 hrs
This is an integrative dance course with techniques drawn from dance, Tai Chi Chuan, Alexander Technique, and other east/west forms. Emphasis is placed on postural reorganization, improved coordination, stress release, injury prevention, and mind-body integration.

DANC 120 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF DANCE I - 2 hrs
An overview of the history and philosophy of dance through the 19th century. In addition to lectures, differing period forms and choreography will be demonstrated in lab sessions.

DANC 130 BALLET I - 2 hrs
Fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on analysis and proper execution.

DANC 140 JAZZ I - 2 hrs
Basic movement techniques in concert jazz dance.

DANC 150 MODERN I - 2 hrs
Basic movement techniques and improvisational experience in modern dance.

DANC 160 TAP I - 2 hrs
Introduction to the fundamentals of tap dance. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.

DANC 200 DANCE PRACTICUM - 2 hrs
Individualized work (generally a scheduled, structured class) in areas of dance techniques and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

DANC 210 STAGE COMBAT - 2 hrs
Practice in fundamentals of stage combat technique. Theatre and Musical Theatre majors only.

DANC 220 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF DANCE II - 2 hrs
Overview of the history of 20th-century dance. In addition to lectures, contemporary styles and choreography will be demonstrated in lab sessions. Prereq: DANC 120.

DANC 260 TAP II - 2 hrs
Continuation of Tap I at an advanced beginning level. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: DANC 160 and permission of the instructor.

DANC 280 INTERMEDIATE DANCE - 2 hrs
Ballet, modern, and jazz technique at an intermediate level. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credits. Prereq: DANC 130, 140, and 150 or by audition.

DANC 320 CHOREOGRAPHY I - 3 hrs
Composition elements and construction of motifs and dance studies based on music, elemental properties, and non-literal thematic materials. Emphasis is on form and structural concepts. Open to Dance minors, Theatre and Musical Theatre majors only, except by permission of instructor.

DANC 360 TAP III - 2 hrs
Tap at an intermediate/advanced level. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: DANC 260 and permission of the instructor.

DANC 380 ADVANCED DANCE - 2 hrs
Ballet, modern, and jazz technique at an advanced level. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits. Admission by audition only.

DANC 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1-5 hrs
Supervised small class instruction and projects for qualified students who have completed foundation courses. Individual research projects also included.

DANC 400 DANCE PRACTICUM - 2 hrs
Individualized work in areas of technique and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

DANC 410 ASSISTING IN DANCE - 2 hrs
Assisting faculty instructors with warm-ups, technical development of a class, musicals, choreography, movement sequencing, and class directorship under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

DANC 420 CHOREOGRAPHY II - 3 hrs
Selection of dance theme, construction of dances and small group studies. Aesthetic considerations, form and elements of performance emphasized. Prereq: DANC 320. Open to Dance minors, Theatre and Musical Theatre majors only, except by permission of instructor.