Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. Course fee required.
Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballroom dancing. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. Course fee required.
Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
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.
Gain knowledge and skill in body, strength, stability, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and awareness specific to dance movement. Repeatable, may be taken three times.
Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: DNCE 166 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet. Repeatable, may be taken four times. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: DNCE 170 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: DNCE 171 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times.
Prerequisite: DNCE 175 or equivalent. Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance. Repeatable, may be taken four times. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: DNCE 167 or equivalent. Gain knowledge and skill in the art of advanced ballroom dance.
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.
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.
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.
Study in the problem areas of participants. Problems will vary with experts conducting workshops. S/U graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Study and practice basic theories of performing and/or choreography. Repeatable, no limitations.
Consent of instructor. Study and practice of basic theories of dance performance, either in student informal or formal concert setting. Repeatable, no limitations.
Prerequisites: DNCE 296. Learn intermediate level dance technique; movement analysis and composition as an intermediate dance student.
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.
Consider the history and development of dance as it is culturally determined and the philosophy influencing dance.
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.