Dance (DANC)

DANC 1000:   Dance Fundamentals  
Theatre and Film  
This course is designed for the novice dancer. The class will explore basic dance/movement fundamentals. These movement fundamentals will be applied to simple dance phrases. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 1510:   Ballet I  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to the technical principles and stylistic elements of classical theatrical dance, including study of basic ballet theory and vocabulary. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 1520:   Contemporary Dance I  
Theatre and Film  
Fundamentals of contemporary concert dance technique, emphasizing the development of strength, flexibility, and body alignment. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 1530:   Jazz Dance I  
Theatre and Film  
Introductory study of theatrical jazz dance technique through development of a standard jazz warm-up isolation work and locomotor movements. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 1540:   Tap Dance I  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to tap dance technique, including study of basic tap vocabulary, fundamental rhythms, locomotor movements and tap styles. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2000:   Dance Appreciation  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey of the history and development of the major dance forms: ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap, as they relate to Western social and artistic culture.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
DANC 2150:   Dance Improvisation  
Theatre and Film  
This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of dance improvisation and expose the students to processes and methods that will expand and develop creativity. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1510 or DANC 1520 or DANC 1530 or DANC 1540 or DANC 2510 or DANC 2520 or DANC 2530 or DANC 2540 or DANC 3510 or DANC 3520 or DANC 3530 or DANC 3540 or DANC 4510 or DANC 4520 or DANC 4530 or DANC 4540.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2200:   Partner Dance for the Stage  
Theatre and Film  
This course is designed to focus on the technique and vocabulary of partner dance in musical theatre.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1000.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2510:   Ballet II  
Theatre and Film  
Continuing development of the standard technique and vocabulary of classical ballet, with emphasis on expanded barre work and center practice.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2520:   Contemporary Dance II  
Theatre and Film  
Continuing study of contemporary dance technique, focusing on primary dance elements (space, rhythm, force, shape) and movement qualities. Emphasis on musicality, individual expression and creativity. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1520.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2530:   Jazz II  
Theatre and Film  
Continuing study of jazz dance technique, detailing standard jazz vocabulary and emphasizing development of strength, flexibility, control, and rhythmic accuracy. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1530.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2540:   Tap II  
Theatre and Film  
Expansion and development of tap dance technique and vocabulary, emphasizing speed, control, precise articulation, rhythmic accuracy, and effective dynamics. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1540 with a minimum grade of C.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2550:   Theatre Dance I  
Theatre and Film  
Development of a basic practical knowledge of choreographed movement in the musical theatre. Includes study of derivative musical/rhythmic forms and elementary Broadway dance vocabulary and styles. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 1510 or DANC 1520.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 2950:   Concert Dance Repertory I  
Theatre and Film  
Development and performance of concert choreography. May be repeated for credit.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3090:   Dance Technique on Location  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an intensive study of dance technique on location.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(DANC 1510 or DANC 1520 or DANC 1530) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
DANC 3320:   Period Movement and Manners  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to various period movements, period manners, and social dances. We will begin with the Elizabethan period and move all the way through to present day. The social dances presented will range from an Elizabethan Pavane to the Argentine tango.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
(DANC 1510 or DANC 2510 or DANC 3510 or DANC 4510 or DANC 1520 or DANC 2520 or DANC 3520 or DANC 4520 or DANC 1530 or DANC 2530 or DANC 3530 or DANC 4530 or DANC 1540 or DANC 2540 or DANC 3540 or DANC 4540 or DANC 2550 or DANC 3550) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
DANC 3510:   Ballet III  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive study of technical and theoretical principles of classical dance, emphasizing development of adagio and allegro vocabulary. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 2510 with mimimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3520:   Contemporary Dance III  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive development of contemporary concert dance technique, including study of relevant choreographers, dance styles, and aesthetic valuing. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 2520 with minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3530:   Jazz III  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive development of jazz dance technique through application of relevant music theory and consideration of space, dynamics, phrasing, and performance elements. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 2530 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3540:   Tap III  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive and continuing study of tap dance technique, emphasizing advanced-level floor work and syncopations. Includes study and comparison of major tap styles and aesthetics. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 2540 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3550:   Theatre Dance II  
Theatre and Film  
Continuing and progressive study of representative musical theatre dance styles, relative to period (1900 to present) and ethnic derivation. Repeatable for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 2550 with minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 3950:   Concert Dance Repertory II  
Theatre and Film  
Development and performance of concert choreography. May be repeated once for credit.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4500:   Dance Composition I  
Theatre and Film  
Students will study the objective elements of dance composition including movement invention, dance phrases, the use of space, movement quality, and Laban Motif Description.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
8 Credits in DANC and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4510:   Ballet IV  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive and continuing study of classical dance, emphasizing control, balance, strength, and coordination in mastering technical and stylistic elements of ballet.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 3510 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4520:   Contemporary Dance IV  
Theatre and Film  
Refinement and mastery of skills in contemporary concert dance through continuing in-depth study and evaluation of prominent modern dance theories, techniques, and choreographic approaches.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 3520 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4530:   Jazz Dance IV  
Theatre and Film  
Progressive study of jazz dance techniques through a comparative study of styles and methods. Emphasis on technical proficiency and mastery of body isolation/coordination in rhythmic syncopations.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 3530 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4540:   Tap Dance IV  
Theatre and Film  
Refinement and mastery of tap dance skills, with emphasis on development of technique and styles of tap as a contemporary concert dance form.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 3540 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4550:   Dance Composition II  
Theatre and Film  
Continuation of Dance 450, focuses on theme and variation versus motif and development, music, inspiration from other art forms and props, and small group forms.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
DANC 4500 with a minimum grade of C and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4560:   Theatre Dance Repertory I  
Theatre and Film  
Development and performance of dance from the musical theatre repertory. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
DANC 4570:   Theatre Dance Repertory II  
Theatre and Film  
Development and performance of dance from the musical theatre repertory. May be repeated for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio