2016-2017 Undergraduate

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

DNCE 166 Ballet I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

2

DNCE 167 Ballroom Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballroom dancing. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

2

DNCE 170 Jazz Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

2

DNCE 171 Modern Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

2

DNCE 172 Foundations of Hip Hop

The purpose of this course is to provide introductory concepts in the foundational elements of Hip-Hop dance. Coursework will cover basic elements of the various styles of Hip-Hop dance including: Up Rock, Breaking, Locking, Popping and Roboting. Historical relevant commentary will be added as a matter of course as each style has its origins in American Culture and the rise of Hip-Hop music. 

2

DNCE 174 Dance Conditioning

Gain knowledge and skill in body, strength, stability, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and awareness specific to dance movement. Repeatable, may be taken three times.

2

DNCE 175 Tap Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

2

DNCE 180 Ballet II

Prerequisite: DNCE 166 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet. Repeatable, may be taken four times.

3

DNCE 181 Jazz Dance II

Prerequisite: DNCE 170 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times.

3

DNCE 182 Modern Dance II

Prerequisite: DNCE 171 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times.

3

DNCE 183 Tap Dance II

Prerequisite: DNCE 175 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times.

2

DNCE 184 Ballroom Dance II

Prerequisite: DNCE 167 or equivalent. Gain knowledge and skill in the art of advanced ballroom dance.

2

DNCE 280 Ballet III

Prerequisites: DNCE 166, DNCE 180, and consent of instructor. This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of Ballet at the advanced level. Concentration will be placed on proper alignment, placement, and rotation of the legs from the hip sockets. Repeatable, may be taken five times.

3

DNCE 281 Jazz Dance III

Prerequisites: DNCE 181 or consent of instructor. A continuation in the study of the technique and performance qualities of Jazz dance with specific emphasis placed on nuance, control of movement, and quality of movement in performance as well as advanced technical concepts. Repeatable, may be taken five times.

3

DNCE 296 Choreography and Improvisation I

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Investigate and explore principles of modern dance composition such as movement manipulation, phrasing, spatial design and choreographic form. Experiences in spontaneous movement exploration.

3

DNCE 308 Workshop in Dance

Study in the problem areas of participants. Problems will vary with experts conducting workshops. S/U graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1-2

DNCE 354 Dance Performance I

Study and practice basic theories of performing and/or choreography. Repeatable, no limitations.

3

DNCE 355 Dance Performance II

Consent of instructor. Study and practice of basic theories of dance performance, either in student informal or formal concert setting. Repeatable, no limitations.

3

DNCE 397 Choreography and Improvisation II

Prerequisites: DNCE 296. Learn intermediate level dance technique; movement analysis and composition as an intermediate dance student.

3

DNCE 453 Teaching Methods, Rhythmic Analysis and Accompaniment

Prerequisites: DNCE 296, DNCE 170, DNCE 171 or consent of instructor. Practice and study of rhythm, dance accompaniment and teaching methods used in dance classrooms.

3

DNCE 454 Dance History and Philosophy

Consider the history and development of dance as it is culturally determined and the philosophy influencing dance.

2

DNCE 459 Dance Production in High School and College

Prerequisites: DNCE 296 or consent of instructor. Make practical application of principles that serve the presentation of dance. Deal with the choreographic problems, its direction and production involving theatre application of set, costume and light design.

2