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Undergraduate Dance

2024 Spring Term

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DANCE APPRECIATION

DANCE 110

Dance is studied as an art form through the investigation of dance history, technique, and the aesthetic choices of choreography. Lecture format is enhanced by slide, film and live presentation. Offered each spring*.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I

DANCE 141

A study of basic dance movement through exploration, analysis and identification of the principles of Contemporary Dance as an art form. A participation course, utilizing problem-solving and creativity in movement.

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BALLET I

DANCE 145

The Beginning Ballet course will provide instruction in the basic movements upon which all movements in ballet are built. Posture and alignment are stressed as well as foot articulation and proper use of turn-out. The class incorporates barre work, center combinations and loco-motor movements across the floor. French terminology for movements learned. Offered each semester.

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PRACTICUM - DANCE PERFORMANCE

DANCE 200

This practicum is designed to allow students who are interested in dance to participate as performers in showings and performances. A student is expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours per unit in rehearsing and performing at times specified by the instructor. Offered every fall, students must be available to continue in spring.

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BALLET II

DANCE 246

Continuation of basic concepts learned in Ballet I with emphasis on more complex skills and combinations. It is highly recommended that students have at least 2 years of ballet training or two terms of DANCE 145. Repeatable four times for a total of 8 units in the degree. Offered each fall*.

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TAP DANCE II

DANCE 255

Tap Dance II is a studio experiential class in intermediate tap dance technique. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with continuing tap movements that would be viable for use in Musical Theatre.

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JAZZ DANCE II INTERMEDIATE

DANCE 261

Intermediate Jazz II is a studio experiential class in intermediate jazz dance technique. The class will cover a wide range of experiential learning that includes; correct physical alignment, warming up the body, jazz movement, turns, leaps, phrases, across-the-floor work all at the intermediate level. Additional study in required text and viewing media.

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COMPOSITION I (SOLO)

DANCE 320

Composition I (Solo) is a course which presents basic material on the craft of creating solo dances. Students will be given structural problems to solve by creating original movement. The use of musical accompaniment and props in choreography will be explored. Videotapes and films of professional choreography will be viewed for discussion and students will be introduced to the use of costumes, lighting, and sets for dance.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUES III

DANCE 348

Learning the kinesthetic way of moving the body and performing more complex technique and style in longer movement phrases appropriate for advanced level technique. Class meets two times per week. An additional hour is spent outside of classroom in individula physical conditioning. Repeatable three times for a maximum of 9 credits in degree. Offered each fall.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DANCE

DANCE 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.

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DANCE PRODUCTION PROJECT

DANCE 499

This course is designed to allow students who are interested in choreographing and staging a full-length dance concert, or its equivalent, choreographing for main stage productions such as the annual department dance concert, or choreographing for a musical. A student is expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours per unit in rehearsal and/or preparation.