Dance
(DANC)
100—Dance Appreciation, 3 Cr.
This introductory, non-performance
dance course provides the participant with an overview of dance history, style,
form, and aesthetics, with the primary purpose of providing a greater
understanding and appreciation of various diverse dance forms. The course may
include a limited number of practical dance activities to further demonstrate
various styles and forms of dance discussed, including ballet, jazz, tap, music
theatre, modern, and social dance.
105—Introduction to Dance
Techniques, 3 Cr.
A course that introduces students to
the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap dance, developing body coordination,
strength, and flexibility.
110—Fundamentals of Dance, 2 Cr.
A course introducing students to styles
of jazz, ballet, and tap dance for music theatre and theatre majors and dance,
theatre, and music theatre minors, beginning the development of strength,
flexibility, coordination, and correct use of the body. Restricted
to theatre and music theatre majors and minors and dance minors.
214—Ballet I, 2 Cr.
A course for the student interested in
furthering their ability to dance. The course will introduce ballet vocabulary
and technique principles so that the student can begin to perform more complex
movement combinations. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music,
music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre,
theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.
220—Modern Dance I, 2 Cr.
The techniques and principles of modern
dance styles from the early 1900s to the present will be introduced and
explored. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre,
theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and
music minors. May be repeated for credit.
230—Tap Dance I, 2 Cr.
For the beginning to intermediate level
tap dancer, this course will cover the basic tap steps of this rhythmic dance
form. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre,
theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and
music minors. May be repeated for credit.
250—Jazz Dance I, 2 Cr.
A continuing course in this distinctly
American dance form with emphasis on isolations and syncopated rhythm movement
patterns. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre,
theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and
music minors. May be repeated for credit.
270—Musical Theatre Dance I, 2 Cr.
The technique and style of dances
required for the musical theatre stage. Dance combinations will include various
musical theatre styles. For the advanced beginning and intermediate dancer.
Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre,
theatre, and arts administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and
music minors. May be repeated for credit.
280—Dance Theatre, 2 Cr.
All aspects of dance production will be
explored through practical experience. The culmination of the course will be a
dance concert. Restricted to dance minors. May be repeated for credit.
314—Ballet II, 2 Cr.
Advance studio practice in classical
ballet technique with emphasis on ballet as a performing art. Prerequisite:
214. Restricted to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts
administration majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May
be repeated for credit.
322—Stretching and Flexibility, 1
Cr.
This one-credit course is designed for
the dancer to achieve greater flexibility through learning different stretches
and basic principles of stretching and putting these things into practice. Restricted
to music, music theatre, theatre, and arts administration majors and dance,
music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.
330—Tap Dance II, 2 Cr.
A continuing course for the advanced
level tap dancer, including more complex tap steps 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.
350—Jazz Dance II, 2 Cr.
Advanced studio practice of jazz dance
technique and style, including more complex exercises 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.
360—Dance Composition, 2 Cr.
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 214 or 314; 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.
370—Musical Theatre Dance II, 2 Cr.
A continuation of the study of the
technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage. 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.
380—Dance Theatre, 2 Cr.
All aspects of dance production will be
explored through practical experience. The culmination of the course will be a
dance concert. Restricted to dance minors. May be repeated for credit.
414—Ballet III and Pointe I, 2 Cr.
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.
430—Tap Dance III, 2 Cr.
An advanced level tap course focusing
on difficult steps and complex 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.
480—Dance Theatre, 2 Cr.
All aspects of dance production will be
explored through practical experience. The culmination of the course will be a dance
concert. Restricted to dance minors. May be repeated for credit.
490—Dance Repertory, 1–3 Cr.
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.