1 credit. Offered fall
Introduction to group dance experiences through rehearsal, performance, dance technique training and technical theatre practice. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Emphasis on modern dance technique and fundamentals of improvisation and choreography. May be repeated for credit.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Fundamentals of ballet technique, basic vocabulary and combinations. May be repeated for credit.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Traditional folk dance steps and international folk dances. Emphasis on dances from eastern and western Europe, Mexico and Israel. May be repeated for credit.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Ballroom dance skills including steps, styling and leading, and following for American and Latin ballroom dance forms. May be repeated for credit.
2 credits. Offered fall
Fundamentals of jazz technique, basic vocabulary and combinations. May be repeated for credit.
2 credits. Offered fall
Fundamentals of tap dance, basic vocabulary and combinations. May be repeated for credit.
3 credits. Offered fall and spring
An introduction to the methods of the production of scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound and performance management for theater and dance performances. Instruction in the skills required for the operation of associated tools and equipment and instruction in the skills required for the operation of lighting and sound equipment will be taught.
1 credit. Offered spring
Practice in group dance experiences through rehearsal, performance, dance technique training and technical theater practice. Prerequisites: DANC 110 or the equivalent and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Introduction to a modern dance ensemble with performance, choreographic and technical theatre experiences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Rehearsal, performance and technical theatre experiences in a modern dance company. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Intermediate skills in modern dance technique. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 140 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Intermediate skills in ballet technique. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 142 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered fall
Development of individual, group and environmental awareness; extension of individual movement vocabulary; and theory and exploration of the interrelationships of the visual and theatre arts through structured improvisation.
2 credits. Offered spring
Intermediate skills in jazz dance technique, vocabulary and movement combinations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 146 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered once every other academic year
Intermediate skills in tap dance technique, vocabulary and models of sequencing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 147 or permission of instructor.
3 credits. Offered spring
A survey of dance history in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is on the dance idioms of ballet and modern. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Intermediate-level experiences in performance, choreography and technical theatre with a modern dance ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DANC 211 or the equivalent and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Advanced rehearsal, performance and technical theater experience in a modern dance company. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
3 credits. Offered fall
An introduction to the structure and function of the human body, along with an overview of contemporary bodywork theories and techniques essential to the education of dancers. Emphasis will be on the application of knowledge within the context of dance technique.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Modern dance technique on an accelerated intermediate level. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 240 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Ballet technique on an accelerated intermediate level. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 242 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits. Offered spring
Introductory studies of dance composition with focus on the learning and development of choreographic techniques and styles. Compositional movement studies and solo/duet dances will be utilized for exploring and developing the student’s individual creativity. Prerequisite: DANC 245 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered fall
A continuation of the jazz dance techniques in the dance program at the upper-intermediate level. Primary focus of this class will be on the study and training of historic and contemporary musical theatre jazz movement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 246 or permission of instructor.
1-3 credits. Offered once each academic year
Study of selected timely topics in dance. May be repeated when course content changes. See Registration and Student Record Services Handbook for current topic.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Advanced-level experiences in performance, choreography and technical theatre with a modern dance ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DANC 311 or the equivalent and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Advanced rehearsal, performance and technical theatre experience in a modern dance company for the professional level dancer. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a dance technique course.
2 credits. Offered fall and spring
Modern dance technique on an advanced level. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 340 or the equivalent.
2 credits.Offered fall and spring
Ballet technique on an advanced level. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 342 or the equivalent.
3 credits. Offered fall
Dance composition study involving the development and use of complex choreographic structures with emphasis on creating small and large group dance compositions as well as the exploration of contemporary choreographic styles and techniques. Prerequisite: DANC 345 or permission of the instructor.
2 credits. Offered spring
A continuation of the dance technique in the dance program. Advanced skills in jazz technique with special emphasis on the development of performance skills. May be repeated for credit.
3 credits. Offered fall
Introduction to the professional dance world through lectures, discussions and research. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of skills and materials necessary to pursue dance as a career. Contemporary dance trends and issues will also be explored.
3 credits. Offered once every other academic year
Introduction to the interdisciplinary studio through discussion of the history of interdisciplinary art and exposure to contemporary examples from dance, theatre, music, creative writing, visual art, film and video. Emphasis on production of original work that evidences the use of another media or collaborative work by artists from different disciplines. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor(s) and advanced skill level in one or more of the creative arts.
3 credits. Offered once every other academic year
Study and analysis of stage management. Consideration given to the methods and strategies for successful stage management for theatre, dance and other performances. Emphasis on developing management and organizational skills. Prerequisite: DANC 171.
3 credits. Offered spring
An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching dance. Course will provide introductory level teaching experiences and will encourage the development of the student’s personal educational philosophy.
1-3 credits each semester. Offered fall and spring
Designed to give superior students in dance an opportunity to complete independent study and/or research under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the dance program coordinator.
1-3 credits. Offered fall and spring
A faculty arranged, prepared and monitored internship program designed to provide practical experiences in dance. Prerequisite: Permission of dance area coordinator.
6 credits. Offered fall and spring
Year course.