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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the Pilates method of body conditioning.The Pilates method is a unique system of stretching and strengthening the muscles.The Pilates series of floor mat exercises strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, flexibility and balance.The mat work movements and philosophy support an understanding of functional anatomy and reeducate the body about correct alignment.Through the work, students develop a strong center and suppleness. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of two credits. Prereq: None
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introductory course in jazz dance. Classes consist of a full body warm up, and basic dance exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Students learn and practice the movement vocabulary essential to the jazz style, including body isolations, propulsive and syncopated rhythms, and standard jazz style traveling steps.The course presents the history of jazz dance as a fusion form with African roots, and its impact on concert dance and the entertainment industry through lecture, video viewing, outside-of-class reading, and assigned performance attendance. Students may earn a total of three credits in DAN 103. Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the study and practice of the basic elements of dance, with emphasis on movement vocabulary essential to the jazz style.The course presents the history of jazz dance as a fusion form with African roots, and its impact on concert dance and the entertainment industry through lecture, video viewing, outside-of-class reading, and assigned performance attendance. Prereq: 3 credits of DAN 103, or permission of instructor
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introductory course in African Dance. Students learn traditional movements, rhythms, and dances from a variety of African cultures and countries. Lectures on African history, geography, and culture provide a background for understanding the importance of dance in African life. Assignments may include attending performances outside of class. NOTE: Students may earn a total of three credits in DAN 105. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
Continued practice of the traditional movements and dances of various African cultures. Increased emphasis on rhythmic awareness, coordination and performance style inherent in African dance. Lectures on African history, geography, and culture provide a background for understanding the importance of dance in African life. Assignments may include attending performances outside of class. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: 3 credits of DAN 105, or permission of instructor
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of classical ballet. Students learn the ballet terminology that denotes the traditional position of the feet, arms, and body, and the basic ballet steps. Each class includes barre work, center floor exercises to improve balance and coordination, and traveling across the floor combinations incorporating jumps and leaps.The course presents the rich history and theory of ballet, and its widespread cultural impact through lectures, video viewing, outside-of-class reading, or assigned performance attendance. Students may earn a total of three credits in DAN 107. Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the study of classical ballet. Students learn the ballet terminology that denotes the traditional position of the feet, arms, and body, and the basic ballet steps. Each class includes barre work, center floor exercises to improve balance and coordination, and traveling across the floor combinations incorporating jumps and leaps. The course presents the rich history and theory of ballet, and its widespread cultural impact through lectures, video viewing, outside-of-class reading, or assigned performance attendance. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: 3 credits of DAN 107, or permission of instructor
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introductory study of Caribbean dances withWest African roots. Students learn the traditional movements, rhythms, songs, and chants of selected dances from a variety of Caribbean countries and Brazil, such as Ibo and Nago from Haiti, and Samba from Brazil. Using lectures and video presentations students explore the history of the dances and the cultural links between Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Students learn how these dances function within their cultural context. Assignments may include attending performances outside of class.The course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prereq: None
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to modern dance. Students learn the terminology and practice the fundamental movement vocabulary of modern dance. Classes consist of a full body warm-up, specific modern dance exercises, traveling step patterns, short dance combinations, and improvisational assignments. Class activities are designed to increase strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythmic awareness and musicality, and self expression. The course presents the history, theory and significance of modern dance through lectures, video viewing, outside-of-class reading, or assigned performance attendance. NOTE: Students may earn a total of three credits in DAN 111. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the study of modern dance. Students gain proficiency in movement fundamentals, learning and performing dance combinations and locomotor movements to various rhythms and styles of music in large and small groups.The course presents the history, theory and significance of modern dance through lectures, video viewing, outside of-class reading, or assigned performance attendance. Prereq: 3 credits of DAN 111, or permission of instructor
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