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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
An advanced course designed to develop timing, technique, styling and phrasing of the Latin/Rhythm dance forms. Emphasis is placed on the development of movement continuity and advanced techniques characteristic of the Latin styles of mambo, samba, cha-cha, and the Rhythm forms of hustle and swing. Historical context for at least one of the Latin styles or Rhythm forms is examined. Amalgamation of the movements,technique, footwork, and style into choregraphy is expected at this level. Credit: Two semester hours. Prerequisite: Dance and Movement Studies 107 and 207."
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2.00 Credits
An advanced course designed to develop timing, technique, styling and phrasing of the Smooth Ballroom dance forms. Emphasis is placed on the development of movement continuity and advanced techniques characteristic of the Smooth style. Historical context for at least one of the Smooth Ballroom forms is examined. Amalgamation of the movements, technique, footwork, and style into choreography is expected at this level. Credit: Two semester hours. Prerequisite: Dance and Movement Studies 107 and 208."
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1.00 Credits
Continued study in the sequencing of classical postures and the development of breathing practices to sustain concentrated states of meditation and contemplation. Credit: One semester hour.
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4.00 Credits
An investigation of the conception, selection and organization required for making dances. Readings,viewings, critiques, discussions, performances and papers are required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor"
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4.00 Credits
Creative Process II: Exploring the use of CostumesProps, and Scenic Element. An analysis of the relationship of costume, prop, and scenic elements to the process of dance making. Emphasis is on the distinction between first (elemental) and second (narrative) functional intention of dances from the perspect- ive of both artist and audience. Requirements include active participation in movement improvis-ations, choreographies, class discussions, assigned texts, peer reviews, written critical reflections, and a final synthesis paper."
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the relationship of music to the 13ocess of dance making. Emphasis is on the imaginative synthesis of music and dance forms. Requirements include active participation in move-ment improvisations, personal choreographies, class discussion, peer reviews, attendance at performances, assigned texts, and written criticalreflections."
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4.00 Credits
An investigation of the philosophical ground in the practice of yoga, which was codified by Patanjali some 2500 years ago and remains a livingtradition. Through classic and contemporary sources students learn how yoga is at once an art,science, and vision of the human body, mind, and soul."
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4.00 Credits
An examination of modern and postmodern dance. Ofparticular interest are the political, social, andartistic environments that have formed and contin-ue to reform genres of dance. The study includes global influences on the nature of dance. Credit: Four semester hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor."
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Intensive work in one or more of the following dance studies educational outreach programs: Creating Landscapes for Children and Teens; Aesthetic Education Symposia for Teachers; Middle School Arts Exploration and Immersion Programs; High School Programs for the Gifted and Self Identified Talented. Interns collaborate in planning, administering and evaluating programs. In addition, they share in the development of exhibitions, performances, and publications of student generated work. Discussions and written reflections, which synthesize experiences of doing and researching, are grounded in seminal arts education texts. Credit: Two to four semesterhours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor."
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4.00 Credits
For students desiring to do work outside the scopescheduled classes.
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