Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet.

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballroom dancing.

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance.

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance.

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 the activity of tap dance.

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet.

Prerequisites

DNCE 166: with minimum grade of D-

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance.

Prerequisites

DNCE 170: with minimum grade of D-

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance.

Prerequisites

DNCE 171: with minimum grade of D-

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance.

Prerequisites

DNCE 175: with minimum grade of D-

Gain knowledge and skill in the art of advanced ballroom dance.

Prerequisites

DNCE 167: with minimum grade of D-

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 166: with minimum grade of D- and DNCE 180: with minimum grade of D-

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.

Prerequisites

DNCE 181: with minimum grade of D-

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.

Study and practice of basic theories of dance performance, either in student informal or formal concert setting.

Learn intermediate level dance technique; movement analysis and composition as an intermediate dance student.

Prerequisites

DNCE 296: with minimum grade of D-

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.

Prerequisites

DNCE 296: with minimum grade of D-