Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

DNCE 130 Dance and Culture

This course will introduce the student to the foundations, and subsequent cultural impact, of social and theatrical dance through lectures, discussions, and written assignments. The primary focus of this course is to impart the basic groundwork for the development and purpose of dance across many cultures in order to provide the student with a broad understanding of dance as a performative art, source of communication, and reflection of multicultural influence. No previous dance training is required.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Arts

DNCE 140 Embodied Rhythm

This practice-based course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of dance most closely connected to the practice of music. Students will study elements of dance theory, dance terminology, music embodiment, improvisation, dance history and chorographical approaches in a studio context. The class will explore a variety of both Western and Non-Western dance styles and cultural influences as they relate to music.

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 166 Ballet I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 167 Ballroom Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of ballroom dancing.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 170 Jazz Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 171 Modern Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 175 Tap Dance I

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of tap dance.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 180 Ballet II

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of ballet.
3

Prerequisites

DNCE 166 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 181 Jazz Dance II

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of jazz dance.
3

Prerequisites

DNCE 170 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 182 Modern Dance II

Gain intermediate knowledge and skill in the activity of modern dance.
3

Prerequisites

DNCE 171 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 183 Tap Dance II

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

3

Prerequisites

DNCE 175 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

DNCE 280 Ballet III

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.
3

Prerequisites

(DNCE 166 and DNCE 180 with a minimum grade of D-)

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 4 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 281 Jazz Dance III

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.
3

Prerequisites

DNCE 181 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 4 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 296 Choreography and Improvisation I

Investigate and explore principles of modern dance composition such as movement manipulation, phrasing, spatial design and choreographic form. Experiences in spontaneous movement exploration.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 308 Workshop in Dance

Study in the problem areas of participants. Problems will vary with experts conducting workshops. S/U graded.
1- 2

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 355 Dance Performance

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

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 356 Dance Performance

Study and practice of basic theories of dance performance.  The students’ performance is to be completed in a mainstage dance production.

0

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre (and) Dance Major(s)/Minor(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with Advisor permission

DNCE 397 Choreography and Improvisation II

Learn intermediate level dance technique, movement analysis and composition as an intermediate dance student.
3

Prerequisites

DNCE 296 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

DNCE 459 Dance Production in High School and College

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 397 with a minimum grade of C-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required