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  • 1.00 Credits

    Introduces Laban Movement AnalysisSM (LMASM) with primary focus on the concept of Effort, Laban history and philosophy. Concepts explored through movement tasks, improvisation, classroom discussion, and journal writing. Emphasis on perception, self-awareness, and observation skills through both independent and cooperative work. 3 hours weekly; 3 credits.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Continues to explore concepts of Laban Movement AnalysisSM using skills acquired in LMASM 1. Primary focus on concepts of Space and Shape. Additional emphasis on personal applications of LMASM concepts in dance, communication and movement education. Prerequisite: DA132 or permission by instructor. 3 hours weekly; 3 credits
  • 0.50 Credits

    The development of familiarity with classical and other repertoire through close association with faculty and guest artists during preparation and rehearsals of workshops and major performances. Includes partnering when appropriate. Students perform in main stage productions. Required each year for all dance majors. 0.5 credit
  • 0.50 Credits

    The development of familiarity with classical and other repertoire through close association with faculty and guest artists during preparation and rehearsals of workshops and major performances. Includes partnering when appropriate. Students perform in main stage productions. Required each year for all dance majors. 0.5 credit
  • 2.00 Credits

    African Dance. This class is designed to sensitize the dancer to African rhythm and movement. Musical Theater. Explores representative steps and styles of major choreographers, acting, and expressive use of the voice with rhythm and pitch. Tap. Develops proper techniques in tap and proper use of terminology. Discussions on the history of tap. Related tap styles in musicals using both classical and modern jazz music and understanding of the same. Hip-Hop. Phrasing of styles, musical repetition, and "flow" are central themes that will be covered. Comparing energy levels for music video work and live performance will challenge the dancer to strengthen and or discover their goals with this urban social dance form. "Old School" styles of "Popping", "Brooklyn", "Waving", and "Electric Boogaloo" to the new forms of "Krumping!" and "Step" are the focus of the class. All sections are 2 hours weekly; 0.5 credits
  • 2.00 Credits

    African Dance. This class is designed to sensitize the dancer to African rhythm and movement. Musical Theater. Explores representative steps and styles of major choreographers, acting, and expressive use of the voice with rhythm and pitch. Tap. Develops proper techniques in tap and proper use of terminology. Discussions on the history of tap. Related tap styles in musicals using both classical and modern jazz music and understanding of the same. Hip-Hop. Phrasing of styles, musical repetition, and "flow" are central themes that will be covered. Comparing energy levels for music video work and live performance will challenge the dancer to strengthen and or discover their goals with this urban social dance form. "Old School" styles of "Popping", "Brooklyn", "Waving", and "Electric Boogaloo" to the new forms of "Krumping!" and "Step" are the focus of the class. All sections are 2 hours weekly; 0.5 credits
  • 0.50 Credits

    Gyrokinesis. This class works the joints and muscles through stretch, strength, rhythmic and undulating exercises using corresponding breathing patterns to educats the body to move with fluidity, relaxation and power for a well-rounded regimaen to dance. 2 hours weekly, 0.5 credits Alexander. Introduction of ideas of F.M. Alexander through group discussion, hands on work, reading and movement exploration. This technique teaches a more aware and efficient use of the body and mind as a whole. 2 hours weekly,0.5 credits
  • 0.50 Credits

    Gyrokinesis. This class works the joints and muscles through stretch, strength, rhythmic and undulating exercises using corresponding breathing patterns to educats the body to move with fluidity, relaxation and power for a well-rounded regimaen to dance. 2 hours weekly, 0.5 credits Alexander. Introduction of ideas of F.M. Alexander through group discussion, hands on work, reading and movement exploration. This technique teaches a more aware and efficient use of the body and mind as a whole. 2 hours weekly,0.5 credits
  • 1.00 Credits

    3 hours weekly; 1 credit
  • 2.00 Credits

    3 hours weekly; 1 credit
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