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  • 3.00 Credits

    2 credits This intermediate-advanced level class accommodates the dancemajor and non-major student. This class further develops the students awareness of modern dance technique and vocabulary. Training continues with more complex dance movements that incorporate: three-dimensional use of the spine and torso, joint articulation and mobility, core strength, expressivity and spatial awareness. Students will deepen their understanding of these concepts while developing more sophisticated connections both in the body and in relation to space. They will learn longer movement sequences, which will involve a more complex use of space, weight, time, and dynamic effort and quality variations. Given realistic progressive development, students will repeat this level for three terms. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits This course explores the body-mind connection through stretch and relaxation exercises and techniques. The course is designed to increase one's personal awareness of their body and to integrate the body and the mind in movement. Study of the skeleton, muscle, organ, fluid and nervous systems will enhance one's ability to stretch efficiently. There is an emphasis placed on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is activated by internal focusing, eyes half-closed and slow, fluid movement.
  • 1.00 Credits

    2 credits This introductory course explores elements of Hip-Hop, Jazz Dance and Street Dance. It is a fun, high-energy class. Students should be in good condition without chronic injuries. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 1.00 Credits

    2 credits For dancers with little or no previous dance experience. This beginning level class accommodates the pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the student's awareness of the fundamental principles of classical ballet. Given realistic progressive development, students will repeat this level three times before advancing to Ballet 2. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits This intermediate level class accommodates the pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the student's awareness of alignment in basic ballet vocabulary. Barre work builds understanding of ballet vocabulary that incorporates: use of the spine and torso; outward rotation of the legs; articulation of the feet and use of the arms in port de bras. This class introduces more challenging center floor phrases, adagios, petit allegros and grande allegros. Given realistic progressive development, students will repeat this level three times before advancing to Ballet 3. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    2 credits This intermediate-advanced level class accommodates the dance major and non-major student. This class develops the student's strength in centered-alignment. Barre work builds on the student's ballet vocabulary. Focus is on technical execution, musicality, and line. This work gives the student a broad base for center floor phrases, adagios, petit allegros and grande allegros. Given realistic progressive development, students will repeat this level for three terms. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 1.00 Credits

    2 credits This beginning level class accommodates the pre-major and nonmajor student. This class develops the student's awareness of alignment in basic jazz dance vocabulary. Jazz movements are introduced which incorporate: isolations of shoulders, hips, ribs, head, arms and legs; spatial awareness and rhythmic variations. Students are encouraged to take ballet and modern to augment their jazz training. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits This beginning-intermediate level class accommodates the premajor and non-major student. This class develops the student's awareness of alignment in jazz dance vocabulary. Training continues with jazz movements that incorporate syncopation of body parts, dynamics, and spatial and rhythmic variations. Students are encouraged to take ballet and modern to augment their jazz training. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    2 credits This intermediate level class accommodates the dance major and non-major student. This class continues to develop the student's understanding of jazz vocabulary and technique. Training continues with more complex jazz phrases that incorporate: syncopation of body parts, dynamics and spatial and rhythmic variations. Students are encouraged to take ballet and modern to augment their jazz training. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits This intermediate level course explores the elements of Hip-Hop, Jazz Dance, Street Dance and Funk. It is a fun high-energy class where students learn discipline and professionalism. With emphaisi on athleticism in dance, students are expected to be in good condition free of chronic injuries. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
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