Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

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