DAN - Dance
Introduction to the social dances of Central and South America and other Latin cultures. Emphasis on basic steps; rhythmical patterning and development of style.
Credits
1(1-0)
Introduction to social dance forms and styles.
Credits
1(Spec)
Introduction to the basic elements and skills used in the performance of country line dance.
Credits
1(Spec)
Introduction to the basic steps and styles of swing dance.
Credits
1(Spec)
This class is a body awareness and movement class based on the Alexander Technique.
Credits
2(1-1)
Introduction to hip hop forms and styles.
Credits
2(1-2)
An introduction to the various techniques and styles of ballroom dance.
Credits
1(1-0)
An introduction to and beginning instruction in the various techniques and styles of modern dance.
Credits
2(1-2)
To familiarize the beginning student with the basics of ballet.
Credits
2(Spec)
An introductory dance course of basic tap instruction.
Credits
2(1-2)
An introductory course in jazz dance that builds from traditional jazz into the contemporary.
Credits
2(Spec)
An introduction to dance designed to develop an aesthetic awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the art of dance.
Credits
3(3-0)
An in-depth study of the dynamic functions of movement and dance.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the basic analysis of locomotor and nonlocomotor movement. Emphasis on skills, posture, and physical development of the individual.
Credits
2(2-0)
Introduction to the basic elements of dance choreography through the use of creative problem solving. Prerequisite:
DAN 133.
Credits
2(2-0)
Intermediate technique. Prerequisite:
DAN 133.
Credits
2(1-2)
To afford students the opportunity to use skills learned in Ballet I to progress to a higher level of proficiency in ballet movement. Recommended: Ballet I.
Credits
2(Spec)
Continuation of
DAN 137, Tap I, leading to the development of intermediate tap techniques. Prerequisites:
DAN 137.
Credits
2(1-2)
Major participation in faculty/staff-supervised university theatre activity in the areas of dance performance or choreography. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Continuation of
DAN 232 with the inclusion of historical approaches to dance choreography. Prerequisite:
DAN 232.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced modern dance technique. Only offered for 2 credits per semester; may be repeated up to 4 hours. Prerequisite:
DAN 233 with a grade of B or better.
Credits
2-4(1-2)
Skills, techniques, and materials for teaching.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of intermediate to advanced tap techniques in various combinations with jazz styling. Prerequisites:
DAN 237; intermediate techniques.
Credits
1(Spec)
Study of choreography created by members of the dance faculty and guest artists, leading to public performance. Prerequisite: Audition.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Basic techniques of lighting, costuming, make-up, programming, and general design of a dance concert. Class, projects, guest speakers, and field trips.
Credits
3(2-2)
Techniques and procedures for teaching rhythm and dance activities for the physical education and dance teacher in grades K-12.
Credits
2(Spec)
Curriculum planning and teaching of K-12, college, or adults in a laboratory setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; senior standing.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
An approved investigation, survey, study, or description observation in some area of dance performed off-campus. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; junior standing.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Dance history from its primitive beginning to the present. Relationships of dance forms to the societies in which they developed.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics in dance for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. This course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Two undergraduate courses in Dance with a C or better.
Credits
1-9(Spec)