Undergraduate 2019-2020

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.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

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

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

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

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

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

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

Course Fee Required

DNCE 180 Ballet II

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 166: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

DNCE 181 Jazz Dance II

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 170: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

DNCE 182 Modern Dance II

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 171: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

DNCE 183 Tap Dance II

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 175: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

DNCE 184 Ballroom Dance II

Gain knowledge and skill in the art of advanced ballroom dance.
2

Prerequisites

DNCE 167: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

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

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 4 times

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 minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 4 times

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

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

DNCE 354 Dance Performance I

Study and practice basic theories of performing and/or choreography. Repeatable, no limitations.
3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

DNCE 355 Dance Performance II

Study and practice of basic theories of dance performance, either in student informal or formal concert setting.
3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

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 minimum grade of D-

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

Prerequisites

DNCE 296: with minimum grade of D- and DNCE 170: with minimum grade of D- and DNCE 171: with minimum grade of D-

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

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 296: with minimum grade of D-