Dance (DANC)

101 Dance Appreciation (3:3:0). Introduction to dance as universal human activity, an expression of cultural identity and an art form. This survey of global dance includes folk, ceremonial/ritual, trance, court, classical, and theatrical dance forms.

114 Rhythmic Analysis and Music Resources for Dance (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Dance major or permission of instructor. Introduction to the rhythmic structure, notation, and basic forms of music. Experience with audio equipment in creating simple sound scores. Taught in a lecture/lab format.

118 World Dance (3:3:0). Develops knowledge, skills, and an appreciation of world dance forms through the presentation of fundamental techniques, music, and culture. Area of concentration varies to include as many cultures as possible. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Fulfills non-western requirement for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Institute of the Arts.

120 Special Topics in Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Rotating topic. Introduction and exploration of topical studies in dance and/or related study areas (e.g., dance forms of the United States: Social Dance, Folk Dance, Square Dance, or Contra Dance). Topic depends on instructor. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits provided the specific course content is different.

125 Beginning Modern Dance (3:3:0). Develops knowledge, skills, and an appreciation of modern dance through the presentation of fundamental techniques and creative movement experiences. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

131 Beginning Jazz Technique (3:3:0). Students are advised to take DANC 125 concurrently. Mechanics of movement in the jazz style of dance. Emphasis on development of techniques for jazz training. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

145 Beginning Ballet (3:3:0). Introduction to the elements of ballet technique and vocabulary. Stress on learning theelementary positions and movements characteristic of this highly stylized art form. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

150 Dance Improvisation (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance major program, or permission of instructor. Exploration into the creation of spontaneous movement experiences. Emphasis on encouraging freedom of self-expression and creative awareness.

161 Beginning Tap Dance (3:3:0). Elementary exploration into the rhythms and steps basic to the art form of tap dancing. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

170 Orientation to Dance Production (1:1:1). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance program, or permission of instructor. Introduction to sound, lighting, and stage management elements and terminology as related to dance performance. Taught in an intensive workshop setting emphasizing laboratory experience.

210 Dynamic Alignment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Dance major or permission of instructor. Aspects of anatomy and kinesiology that directly apply to the correct development of dance technique. Emphasis on the use of exercise correctives and imagery to correct insufficient muscle pattern and reduce stress upon the body.

225 Beginning Intermediate Modern Dance (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 125 or permission of instructor. Designed to further develop the knowledge, skills, and appreciation of modern dance through the continued exploration of techniques, aesthetics, and creativity. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

231 Intermediate Jazz Technique (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 131 or permission of instructor. Continued study of movement in the jazz style of dance. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

245 Beginning Intermediate Ballet (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 145 or permission of instructor. Further development of knowledge, skills, and appreciation through the technique, vocabulary, and history of ballet. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

251 Dance Composition I (3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC 125 and DANC 150 or permission of instructor. Introduction to basic principles for composing movement for dance. Emphasis on simple compositional forms in dance as they apply to the solo performer.

252 Dance Composition II (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 251 or permission of instructor. Exploration of the elements of compositional forms in dance as they apply to group forms. Experience in composing and performing duets, trios, quartets, and mass pieces.

270 Dance Production Lab (1-6:1:1). Prerequisite: DANC 170 or permission of instructor. Practical experience in the areas of stage crew, sound, and/or lighting of dance productions through rehearsal to public performance for university dance concerts or guest artist programs. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

314 Music Accompaniment for Dance (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 114, or permission of instructor. Lecture practicum course that gives both dance and music students practical experience in dance accompaniment, primarily through the use of percussion instruments. Students use their knowledge of music and rhythm to accompany and enhance a dance technique class.

325 Intermediate Modern Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance major program, audition, or permission of instructor. Continued exploration in movement and motion to further develop technical ability in dance. Emphasis on improvement of technical and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

326 Dance Performance Practicum (1:0:3). Prerequisite: Audition. Practical experience in the area of dance performance through the rehearsal process of university dance concerts. May be repeated for a total of three credits.

330 Dance/Movement Therapy I (3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC 125, 150, PSYC 100, PSYC 211, or permission of instructor. An overview of Dance/Movement Therapy exploring the meaning of movement as communication and expression. Theoretical approaches, treatment goals and interventions in Dance Therapy are explored with a wide variety of patient groups, and are enhanced through selected readings, movement explorations, and volunteer field observations.

345 Intermediate Ballet (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance major program, audition, or permission of instructor. Continued training at the intermediate level. Emphasis on increasing technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

350 Advanced Dance Improvisation (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 125, DANC 150, or permission of instructor. Lecture/performance course for continued study of dance improvisation, including "contact improvisation." Each student is responsible for creating and directing advanced problems in dance improvisation.

360 Choreography (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 252 or permission of instructor. Continued choreographic exploration and research, culminating in bringing completed works to production.

362 Directed Choreography (1:0:3). Prerequisite: DANC 252 or permission of instructor. Faculty-guided, individual learning experience where students learn to choreograph a dance work by auditioning dancers, costuming, staging, lighting, selecting musical accompaniment, and composing original movement material. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

370 Dance Performance (1:0:3). Prerequisite: Audition or permission of instructor. Practical experience in the areas of performance, repertory, and choreography through rehearsal and public performance of university dance concerts or guest artist programs. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

371 Residency Workshop (1:0:3). Prerequisite: Audition. Rehearsal and performance of either a new or restaged dance by a guest choreographer in an intensive rehearsal setting. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

372 Advanced Dance Production (1:1:1). Prerequisite: DANC 170, 270, or permission of instructor. Methodology and practice of stage make-up, costume design, and lighting as dictated by specific needs of a dance performance. Taught in a series of workshop settings.

390 Dance History: Pre-20th Century (3:3:0). History of the social, cultural, and philosophical factors in the development of Western dance as an art form to the 20^th century.

391 Dance History: 20th Century (3:3:0). History of the social, cultural, and philosophical factors in the development of Western dance as an art form in the 20^th century.

399 Independent Study (1-3:0:0). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Individual research or creative project supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

418 Global Dance Intensive (1-3:1-3:0). Intensive investigation and study of a selected dance idiom within its vital cultural and artistic context. Course work will be supplemented by participation in, and observation of, the ambient culture. A comparative analysis will be constructed of the similarities, differences and common antecedents between the selected culture and North American dance idioms.

420 Special Topics in Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Nine credits of dance courses or permission of instructor. In depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in dance and/or related study areas (e.g., dance as therapy, avant-garde dance, philosophic approach to 20th century dance artists, cinedance). Topic depends on instructor. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

425 Advanced Modern Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance major program, audition or permission of instructor. Continued training for advanced students. Emphasis on attainment of high-quality technical and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of 24 credits.

430 Dance/Movement Therapy II (3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC 210, 330, PSYC 324, 325, or permission of instructor. Application of Dance/Movement Therapy as a psychotherapeutic process that furthers the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical integration of the individual.

445 Advanced Ballet (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the dance major program, audition, or permission of instructor. Performance/lab dealing with ballet at the advanced level. Emphasis on attainment of high-quality technical and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of 24 credits.

453 Teaching Creative Movement (3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC 125 and DANC 150, or permission of instructor. Toprovide theory, methodology and practicum experience in preparation for teaching creative movement to children K+12, with some application to special populations.

454 Teaching Principles of Modern Dance (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Six credits of dance technique and DANC 210. Provides advanced dance students with the methods, principles, and background knowledge for teaching modern dance. Students are expected to apply knowledge gained from previous courses in technique and alignment in the demonstration of their ability to teach a modern dance class.

455 Teaching Practicum (1-3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC454 and permission of instructor. Full semester of supervised teaching experience in an approved school or studio dance program. Credits are based on number of teaching contact hours per week. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

480 Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 210 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the components of Laban Movement Analysis: Body, Shape, Effort, and Space. Includes Motif Writing for recording and analyzing movement.

490 Senior Dance Seminar (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Senior status in the dance major program. Culminating seminar devoted to analyzing and synthesizing knowledge and skills gained through undergraduate course work as it applies to dance, arts education, and professional development. Students will develop a senior project that includes both written and oral presentation in a public forum.

501 Graduate Dance Seminar (3:3:0). Presentation and discussion of current issues in dance specific to the areas of education, research, and professional development in the field.

520 Special Topics in Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Nine credits of dance courses or permission of instructor. In depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in dance and/or related study areas. Topic depends on instructor. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

525 Advanced Modern Dance (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate dance program, audition, or permission of instructor. Advanced training in modern technique emphasizing the attainment of high technical ability and performing skills. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits.

545 Advanced Ballet (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate dance program, audition, or permission of instructor. Advanced training in ballet technique with an emphasis on high technical quality, performance skills, ballet vocabulary, and styles. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits.

553 Teaching Creative Movement (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 125 and 150, or permission of instructor. Provides theory, methodology and practicum experience in preparation for teaching creative movement to children K-12, with some application to special populations.

560 Advanced Choreography (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 351 or permission of instructor. Intensive study and exploration of advanced choreographic forms culminating in a public performance of a complete dance work. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

562 Directed Choreography (1-3:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Individual choreographic project supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

570 Advanced Dance Performance (1-3:0:3-9). Prerequisite: Audition. Advanced performance through participation in university productions and professional dance companies. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

571 Residency Workshop (1:0:3). Prerequisite: Audition. Rehearsal and performance of a new or restaged dance by a guest choreographer in an intensive rehearsal setting. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

580 Laban Movement Analysis (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to the components of Laban Movement Analysis: Body, Shape, Effort, and Space. Includes Motif Writing for recording and analyzing movement.

598 Philosophy and Aesthetics of Dance (3:3:0). Prerequisites: DANC 390 and 391, or permission of instructor. Study of the philosophical theories and aesthetic principles of dance as a performing art.

599 Independent Study (1-6:0:0). Individual research or a creative project in close consultation with an instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

615 Contemporary Trends (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of contemporary art and artists and their current ideas and practices as they relate to the making of new work.

627 Advanced Teaching Seminar (3:3:0). Prerequisite: DANC 454 or permission of instructor. Discussion of advanced problems in teaching from both the scientific and creative points of view.

680 Dance Management (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Exploration into the technical, financial, and economic aspects of dance management, including the areas of marketing, fund raising, publicity, incorporation, booking, nonprofit vs. profit-making organizations, and issues relating to current practices in the performing arts industry.

790 Internship (1-3:0:0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of advisor. Study that would involve intensive professional experience through sponsorship by a dance company, agency, or other arts organization in the areas of management, administration, performance, choreography, or teaching. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

799 Thesis (1-6:0:0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of advisor, and approval of proposal. Original research, including written work and a public performance, under the direction of a thesis committee. May be repeated for a total of six credits.