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, and social dance. AE

Intermediate studio practice in classical ballet technique with emphasis on ballet as a performing art. Prerequisite: 214. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

The techniques and principles of modern dance styles from the early 1900s to the present will be explored and further developed. Prerequisite: 220. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre 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, and theatre 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, and theatre 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 dance minors. May not 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, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to dance students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

In this capstone course students will engage in continued in research, professional preparation and rehearsal for a Senior Showcase to be presented for select industry professionals. Additional course fee required. Restricted to BFA Theatre Acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with senior standing.

This senior-level capstone course allows students to work on faculty-approved production project in their primary area of focus and concentration. This course is required of all BFA and BA theatre majors not completing CNSV 470. Permission of the department required.