DANCE (DNC)
100. Looking at Dance (3) Origins of dance as human expression in
ritual, social, and theatrical context. Twentieth century developments in ballet, modern
dance, movie, and show dancing. Open to non-dance majors only.
112. Ballet
a. Introduction to Ballet (1)
b. Ballet for Beginners with Limited Experience (1) P, 112a.
c. Intermediate Ballet (2)
143. Improvisation (1) Improvisation for non-majors and those
students in education desiring certification for teaching dance K-12.
144. Jazz Dance
a. Introduction to Jazz Dance (1) [Rpt]
b. Jazz Dance for Beginners with Limited Experience (1) [Rpt.]
c. Intermediate Jazz Dance (2) [Rpt.]
145. Beginning Improvisation for Dance Majors (1) [Rpt.]
Introduction to principles of improvisation, utilizing basic elements of movement,
movement qualities, spatial awareness, vocabulary development and spontaneous creative
decision making. Enrollment by audition only.
152. Modern Dance
a. Beginning Modern Dance (1)
b. Modern Dance for Beginners with Limited Experience (1) P, 152a.
c. Intermediate Modern Dance (2)
175. Theatre Dance (1) Jazz movement styles for the beginning
dancer; basic steps, phrases, and performing techniques for musical comedy and media dance
entertainment.
176a . Introduction to Tap Dance (1) [Rpt./3 units]
176b . Tap Dance for Beginners with Limited Experience (1)
[Rpt./2 units] Tap dance basic skills and new rhythmic challenges incorporated to advance
the beginner to a higher performance level. Explores a variety of music styles. P, 176a or
by audition.
200. History of Dance (3) History of dance in western civilization
from ancient Egypt to the present.
201a. Beginning Alignment-Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./3]
239A - 239B -. Beginning Ballet Pointe (1-1) [Rpt./1] Strength,
stretch, and placement techniques for the beginning student on pointe; barre and center
practice. 2S. P, by audition only, CR, 240a-240b or higher lever ballet technique.
240A - 240B -. Ballet Technique I (2-2) [Rpt.] P, CR, 201. By audition
only. 240a is prerequisite to 240b.
241A - 241B -. Modern Dance Technique I (2-2) [Rpt.] Foundational
studies of human movement as an art form, with focus on developing strength, flexibility
and coordination. By audition only.
243. Creating with Movement and Rhythms (2) Develops analytical
and technical skills that support the student in becoming an interpreter of movement and
its relationships to sound. P, 145; 240a or 241a or 244a.
244A - 244B -. Jazz Dance Technique I (2-2) [Rpt.] By audition only.
245A - 245B -. Basic Choreography (2-2) Study of the elements of time,
space, and energy; basic concepts of phrasing and structure leading to dance composition.
4S. P, 143.
276A - 276B -. Intermediate Tap Dance (2-2) [Rpt.] Expanding
fundamental tap technique with a variety of musical styles and rhythmic applications,
intermediate tap dance will emphasize basic tap steps and how those basics can augment
advanced skills and techniques. Enrollment by audition only.
291. Preceptorship
Dance Production (1-3) [Rpt./3]
302. Dance Injury Prevention (1) Causes, treatment methods, and
prevention of dance related injuries. Emphasis on understanding anatomically sound methods
of dance training for injury prevention.
340A - 340B -. Ballet Technique II (2-2) [Rpt./2] P, 240b. By audition
only.
341A - 341B -. Modern Dance Technique II (2-2) [Rpt./2] P, 241b. By
audition only.
343. Dance Ensemble (1-3) [Rpt./7] Production preparation,
rehearsal methods, repertorial development, and performance of dance, with particular
emphasis on ensemble. Enrollment by audition only.
344A - 344B -. Jazz Dance Technique II (2-2) [Rpt.] Continued
development of jazz dance technique emphasizing stylistic diversity, including
contemporary, lyric, funky and classical jazz. Enrollment by audition only.
376. Advanced Tap Dance Technique (2) [Rpt./8 units] Advanced tap
technique is structured with the knowledge of basic tap vocabulary and then expanded to
include varied rhythmic and advanced technique skills. Explores a wide variety of musical
styles. P, 276 or by audition.
394. Practicum
a. Dance Project (1) 3L.
b. Production Project (1) 3L. P, 445.
400. Human Movement in the Arts (3) Hieratic gestures and
anatomical foundations of human movement from the viewpoint of the performing and visual
arts. Historical development and stylistic treatment of the human figure in action.
401. Advanced Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./4 units] Develops deep
strength, flexibility and alignment specific to all forms of dance. Building on the
concepts presented in 201, this course is geared to the more advanced student, presenting
exercises that are more rigorous and complex in nature. 2S. P, 201. May be convened with
501.
439A - 439B -. Advanced Pointe Technique (1-1) [Rpt./4 units]
439a: Barre work; continuing development of strength, speed, and stamina. Introduction of
advanced barre combinations. Center work; allegro en pointe, also adagio, and pirouettes
and consecutive turns. 439b: Continuation of 439a with increasing difficulty and
complexity in the enchainments. 2S. P, audition. May be convened with 539a-539b.
440A - 440B -. Ballet Technique III (2-2) [Rpt./3] P, 340b. By
audition only. May be convened with 540a-540b.
441A - 441B -. Modern Dance Technique III (2-2) [Rpt./3] By audition
only. May be convened with 541a-541b.
444A - 444B -. Jazz Dance Technique III (2-2) [Rpt./3] Continued
development of jazz dance technique emphasizing stylistic diversity and technical
proficiency including contemporary, lyric, funky and classical jazz styles. P, 244a-244b,
344a-344b or by audition. May be convened with 544a-544b.
445A - 455B -. Advanced Choreography (2-2) 445a: Movement, motif
development for solo and group composition. 445b: Balancing the intuitive and intellectual
components of the creative process to create meaningful and well-crafted dances. 4S. P,
245b. May be convened with 545a-545b.
446. Careers in Dance (3) Develops knowledge and skills for
management, and pursuit of professional careers in dance. P, consent of instructor for
non-majors.
448. Dynamics of Movement (3) [Rpt./1] Experiential approach to
movement training and analysis based on anatomical and psychological principles, including
movement, voice, guided imagery, lecture and hands-on practice. May be convened with 548.
451b . Ballet Repertoire (2) [Rpt./12 units] Repertoire
from romantic, classical and contemporary ballets including works by Bournonville, Petipa,
Ashton, Balanchine, Christensen and others. 1R, 3S. P, 340 or by audition. May be convened
with 551b.
455. Biomechanics for Dancers (3) Study of the human body in its
relation to the environment and, in particular, as the medium for dance. Topics include:
comparative and developmental anatomy, musculoskeletal system and Newtonian physics, the
mechanism of muscular contraction, somatics. P, 145, 241a.
462. Collaborative Play Development (3) [Rpt.] (Identical with T
AR 462, which is home. May be convened with 562.
495. Colloquium
a. Teaching Methods for Dance (3) P, intermediate level ballet, jazz or modern dance techniques. (Identical with T AR 495a). May be convened with 595a.
b. Teaching Methods in Dance-Grades K-12 (3) P, at least 11 units of dance technique; 100 or 370, 143, 259. May be convened with 595b.
496. Seminar
b. Critical Issues (2) [Rpt./1] P, junior standing. May be convened with 596b.
501. Advanced Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./4 units] For a description of
course topics see 401. Graduate-level requirements include additional written assignments.
2S. P, 201. May be convened with 401.
539A - 539B -. Advanced Pointe Technique (1-1) [Rpt./4 units]
For a description of course topics see 439a-439b. Graduate-level requirements include
completion of additional exercises. P, audition. May be convened with 439a-439b.
540A - 540B -. Ballet Technique III (2-3) [Rpt./3] Graduate-level
requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. P, 340b. By audition
only. May be convened with 440a-440b.
541A - 541B -. Modern Dance Technique III (2-2) [Rpt.] Graduate-level
requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. By audition only. May
be convened with 441a-441b.
543. Dance Ensemble (1-3) [Rpt./5] Rehearsal methods, repertorial
development, and performance of dance with particular emphasis on ensemble. 4S. P,
repertory audition; intermediate level in modern and ballet (340a-b, 341a-b).
544A - 544B -. Jazz Dance Technique III (2-2) For description of
course topics see 444a-444b. Graduate-level requirements include more stringent grading
criteria and periodic seminars in critical issues in advanced jazz. May be convened with
444a-444b.
545A - 545B -. Advanced Choreography (2-2) For a description of course
topics see 445a-445b. Graduate-level requirements include completion of a full-scale group
composition, which will be evaluated by the dance faculty. May be convened with 445a-445b.
546. Careers in Dance (3) Knowledge and skills to manage and
pursue professional careers in dance. (Identical with T AR 546).
548. Dynamics of Movement (3) [Rpt./1] For a description of course
topics see 448. Graduate-level requirements include additional outside class reading and
written assignments. May be convened with 448.
550. Literary Resources for Choreography (3) [Rpt./1] Studies in
primary world literature, in drama, and in psychology of personages as sources for
choreographic themes; presentation of motifs and scenario. 6S. P, 445. (Identical with T
AR 550).
551A - 511B -. Ballet Repertoire (2-2) [Rpt./12 units] For a
description of course topics see 451b. Graduate-level requirements include performance of
classical repertory at the professional level. P, 340 or by audition. May be convened with
451b.
562. Collaborative Play Development (3) [Rpt.] (Identical with T
AR 562, which is home. May be convened with 462.
595. Colloquium
a. Teaching Methods for Dance (3) P, intermediate level ballet, jazz or modern dance techniques. (Identical with T AR 595a). May be convened with 495a.
b. Teaching Methods in Dance-Grades K-12 (3) For a description of course topics see 495b. P, at least 11 units of dance technique; 100 or 370, 143, 259. Graduate-level requirements include a one-on-one preceptorship with faculty in addition to studio work. May be convened with 495b.
596. Seminar
a. Critical Issues in Dance (2-3) [Rpt./6 units] P, graduate standing.
b. Critical Issues (2) [Rpt./1] Graduate-level requirements include presentation of selected seminar sessions. P, junior standing. May be convened with 496b.
694. Workshop
a. Concert Production and Choreography (3) [Rpt./12 units]