Courses: Dance (DANC)
DANC1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Movement and Dance (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to the nature and scope of ballet, modern dance, and ethnic-ritual-world dance forms, their potential for contributing towards multicultural literacy, and to the shaping of an American audience. Comprised of lectures, videos, and movement experiences in the form of Studio Labs. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
DANC1003H Honors Basic Course in the Arts: Movement and Dance (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to the nature and scope of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance forms, their potential for contributing towards multicultural literacy, and to the shaping of an American audience. Comprised of lectures, videos, and movement experiences in the form of studio labs. Prerequisite: honors standing. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
DANC1553 Practicum in Choreography and Improvisation (FA, SP, SU) Introduces the student to the structure of modern dance movement and composition. Student explores the basic elements of dance: space, time, shape, and rhythm through the use of improvisational movement problems and formal choreographic studies. Prerequisite: DANC 1912.
DANC1912 Beginning Modern Dance (FA, SP) Introduction to basic techniques with an emphasis on acquiring flexibility, strength, and coordination.
DANC1922 Beginning Modern Dance II (FA, SP, SU) A continuation of basic modern dance techniques from DANC 1912, with emphasis on weight, time, and shape in movement. Prerequisite: DANC 1912.
DANC1932 Beginning Ballet (FA, SP) Introduction to the basic techniques of ballet in the recognized classic form including barre exercises, port de bras, and center practice.
DANC1942 Beginning Ballet II (FA, SP, SU) A continuation of the basic techniques of classical ballet from DANC 1932. Prerequisite: DANC 1932.
DANC1951 Tap Dance (FA, SP) Basic steps and combinations of tap dancing.
DANC2951 Theatre Dance (FA) Contemporary dance forms of the musical comedy stage. Prerequisite: DANC 1951.
DANC2981 Jazz I (FA) Basic techniques and combinations of stylized movement. Prerequisite: DANC 1912 or DANC 1932.
DANC2991 Jazz II (SP) Intermediate techniques and combinations of stylized movement. Prerequisite: DANC 2981.
DANC3912 Intermediate/Advanced Practicum in Modern Dance Technique (FA, SP, SU) Further develops space-time coordination and more complex dance techniques that emphasizes the development of individual style. Prerequisite: DANC 1912.
DANC3932 Intermediate/Advanced Practicum in Ballet Technique (FA, SP, SU) Designed to refine alignment, improve control and precision, and develop performance presentation for executing adage and allegro combinations. Prerequisite: DANC 1932.
DANC3953 Teaching Children's Dance (SP, SU) Preparation for teaching dance at the elementary level.
DANC4523 History of 20th Century Theatrical Dance (FA, SP, SU) The history of 20th century dance in the United States with emphasis on the development of ballet and modern dance forms.
DANC5003 Practicum in Using the Arts to Teach About Culture in Grades K - 6(SU) Designed for the elementary classroom teacher, the course assist the student in creating meaningful pedagogical methods and materials to be used for introducing children to a variety of cultures.