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1.00 Credits
1 cr. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic techniques and methodology for teaching dance to children, ages 5-10. Using the standards established by the State of Connecticut and the National Dance Education Organization, appropriate content for dance classes will be examined. We will view the dance class from a developmental perspective, identifying appropriate activities and strategies for teaching.
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1.00 Credits
(also listed as HPE*H140) 1 cr. This course focuses on the quality of movement, posture and breathing by increasing strength, flexibility, and balance. The holistic perspective includes physical awareness, cognitive reflection, nutrition, and insights from feelings and focuses on mind-body centering. Pilates/Wellness is designed for the dancer, athlete, health professional or persons interested in overall well-being. This class meets the first ten weeks of the semester. Comfortable clothing is necessary.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly DANC-H104) 3 cr. Prerequisite: DAN*H102. Ballet from the Classical to Contemporary periods is designed to further the student's study of the technique of classical ballet and its history in the twentieth century. Studio course.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly DANC-H207) 3 cr. Prerequisite: DAN*H113 or permission of instructor. This course encompasses the techniques, theories and philosophies of movement as presented by America's second generation from Cunningham to Alvin Ailey. The social and cultural changes that influenced this periods dance also will be explored. Exposure to this study will enable the student to integrate the thought behind the movement. Studio course.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly DANC-H208) 3 cr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Modern, Jazz or Ballet compositions by faculty or renowned choreographers will be taught, rehearsed and presented in concert. Performance skills of projection, clarity, staging, spacing and truth to choreographers' techniques will be practiced. Works for repertory may include Charles Weidman's Brahm's Waltzes , Anna Sokolow? ? Rooms Ballanchine's Tarantella, and Pilobolus? ?Improvisational Techniques . Studiocourse. Additional rehearsals required.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly DANC-H209) 3 cr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Choreographic Principles/Ensemble is designed for students to discover sources of movement and develop the tools for structuring movement in time and space. It includes assigned composition problems and structured movement improvisation. Students may find their own personal statement in movement and develop a solo dance, and/or they may focus on making a group work. Students develop creative decisionmaking in working with a group. Elements of performance-costume, decor, lighting, staging-will also be explored and executed in formal concert. The Ensemble is the performing arm of the College. Studio course. Additional rehearsals required.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisites: DAN*H221 and permission of instructor. This course is designed to expand students' study of dance compositions by faculty and renowned choreographers who will teach their work. Modern dance is emphasized but works may be from the jazz dance or ballet genre. The studied works will be videotaped and then rehearsed by the instructor. Students, working as an ensemble, will present these works in formal or informal concert. Performance skills of projection, clarity, staging, spacing, and truth to choreographers' intent and technique will be further practiced. Students will continue to develop and execute production skills related to production. Participation in Dance Concert is mandatory.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: DAN*H222 and permission of instructor. This course is designed for students to expand their knowledge of movement and dance and to continue to develop the tools for structuring movement in time and space. It includes assigned compositional problems and structured movement improvisation. Students will continue to explore their own personal statement in movement and develop solos and/or group work. Students will continue to develop and demonstrate creative decision-making in working with an ensemble, both choreographically and in production. Tools and vocabulary continue to be offered in an environment open to creative communication. Elements of performance (costume, decor, lighting, staging) and production (publicity, press releases, stage and house management, scheduling) will be explored also. Participation in Dance Concert is mandatory.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisites: Passed or tested out of ENG*063. This course will introduce students to the substance abuse treatment field and discuss DARC admission and certification requirements. Students will explore key topic areas such as: models of recovery; history of legislation and regulation; self-help and evidenced- based approaches to recovery, ethics and confidentiality. Public health issues related to substances will be investigated, including; trends in substance use, co-occurring disorders, advertising of tobacco and alcohol, costs to society, and continuum of care from prevention to aftercare.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisites: Passed or tested out of ENG*063. Students will learn, practice and develop counseling skills such as: attending, reflecting, active listening, interviewing and mirroring as it relates to addictions counseling. Students will learn theories that are fundamental to addiction counseling and understand the relationship of theory to skills. Students will reflect on their roles as counselors and define the qualities, knowledge base, and skills essential to becoming a competent, ethical, culturally-aware counselor-in-training.
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