DANC 100 - Foundations for Dance

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Dance

Description:

This course is a primer of basic dance technique* and an introduction to the history of dance in several cultures and serves as the foundation for all other courses taught in the Dance Department. Students will study the fundamentals of ballet, modern, Irish and African dance and the intrinsic relation between music and movement. Pilates will be introduced as a technique to develop the strength and stamina necessary for all dance activities. Regular studio work will be supplemented with readings, recordings of dance, and discussion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Experienced dancers who wish to enroll in upper level courses may waive the DANC 100 prerequisite by taking the advanced placement class or by permission of the faculty

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Studio

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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