Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of dance. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted to the theatre faculty before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of the catalog for more details. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a dance faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

This course will explore the creation and execution of a degree performance or educational event, from creative process through execution. Students will enhance their technical, creative, collaborative, and performance skills. Events will differ during different semesters, and may include performances of dance pieces(s) at various venues in the community, fully produced dance concerts, evening length movement pieces, and outreach opportunities to the people of our neighborhood. By audition only. Restricted to BFA or BM degree students or dance minors. May be repeated for credit.

A continuing course for the intermediate level tap dancer, including more complex tap movements and techniques of this rhythmic dance form. Prerequisite: 230. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

Intermediate studio practice of jazz dance technique and style, including more complex exercises and combinations. Prerequisite: 250. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

The principles and processes of making dance will be studied through practical experience and the observation and analysis of choreographic works. Prerequisite: 105 or 110 and four of the following, DANC-120 or 210; 220; 230; 250 or 350; 270 or 370; 330 or 430. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

A continuation of the study of the technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. Prerequisite: 270. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced studio practice in classical ballet technique. Special focus on Pointe work and preparing to begin Pointe work. Prerequisite: 314. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

An advanced level tap course focusing on complex movements and rhythm patterns. Prerequisite: 330. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.