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  • DA 233: Ballet I

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Course explores the fundamentals of ballet technique for beginning students. Through the traditional class sequence, students become familiar with ballet terms and technique. The class begins at the barre and progresses to center combinations, which emphasize the development of musicality, flexibility, strength, and control. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 234: Modern Dance I

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Course presents the fundamentals of the concert dance form exemplified in the styles of Graham, Limon, and Cunningham for beginning students. It focuses on the development of technique, including floor work, center, and traveling components. The student explores a wide range of axial and spatial movement while developing flexibility, placement, control, and a concept of dance as a performing art. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 235: Tap Dance I

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    In this course students explore the technique, style, and rhythmic structure of tap dancing. Students will work toward expanding the movement vocabulary. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty. (Fall semester)
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  • DA 237: Jazz Dance I

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    An introduction to the American dance form of jazz, including blues and musical theater dance. Utilizing East Indian and African-Cuban rhythms, this technique is based on exercises and movement developed by choreographer Jack Cole. Classes focus on the development of strength, flexibility, isolation, and control through a series of stretches, strengthening exercises, and center floor combinations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 271: Dance Practicum non- tuition credit

    1.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Students doing substantive work in dance under the supervision of a member of the faculty may enroll in Dance Practicum for credit during the term in which the work takes place. Projects, which span two terms, may be used for credit in either of the terms. Only 4 non-tuition credits may be used toward graduation. Requires completion of a project contract and permission of the chair. May be repeated for credit.
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  • DA 333: Ballet II

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Students at the intermediate level are encouraged to explore the technical and artistic aspects of classical ballet. Each class begins with a series of exercises at the barre and continues into center floor combinations, which may include pirouettes, beats, and jumps. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DA 233 and permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 335: Tap Dance II

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Students at the intermediate level concentrate on exploring more sophisticated levels of technique, style, and rhythmic structure of tap dancing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DA 235 and permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 337: Jazz Dance II

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Training in American Jazz Dance integrates a number of jazz styles, including Jack Cole, Fosse, and African-Cuban, which are performed today in the musical theater and in concert. Students work to develop control, strength, and speed, with an emphasis on movement isolation and a clear jazz style. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DA 237 and permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 430: Dance Repertory

    2.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Course offers students the opportunity to work with a choreographer in the creation and staging of a concert dance, musical theater, or dance theater piece. Led by faculty or guest artists, students work in a broad range of choreographic styles. In addition to developing the performance and physical skills necessary for the work, students are expected to engage in research and/ or study materials necessary to the performance. The course culminates in a public performance of the work. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty.
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  • DA 434: Advanced Dance Technique

    4.00 Credits
    Emerson College

    Advanced dance students concentrate on further developing strength, flexibility, and control in a wide range of movement vocabulary drawn from the Graham, Limon, and Cunningham styles. Students explore dance phrasing, movement qualities, and develop a strong and focused dance style. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the Dance faculty.
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