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, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

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, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

A continuing course in this distinctly American dance form with emphasis on use of the body as a rhythmic instrument. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

The technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. For the advanced beginning and intermediate dancer. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a 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 sophomore level course will engage students in pre-professional preparation and rehearsal for a sophomore showcase to be presented for select industry professionals for feedback about their professional trajectory. Restricted to music theatre and theatre acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with a sophomore standing.

This sophomore level course will engage students in pre-professional preparation and rehearsal for a sophomore showcase to be presented for select industry professionals for feedback about their professional trajectory. Restricted to music theatre and theatre acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with a sophomore standing.

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 music theatre majors. Restricted to students with senior standing.

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.