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  • DANC 1170: Social Dance

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Activity course open to all students. Beginning ballroom dance in developing skills in social dance. Introduces basic ballroom dance movements and routines, as well as specific demands of correct partner work. Includes studio instruction in selected dances, and mastery of step patterns, movement quality, and style. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform the basics of social dancing: footwork, posture, rhythm, and movement. 2. Understand leading and following in partner dancing; discuss and apply proper dance etiquette and manners. 3. Perform the different rhythms and steps of the dance routines. 4. Examine and discuss the complexity, joy, and beauty of movement as expressed through social dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1201R: Modern Dance I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed for first year dance majors and focuses on fundamental skills in modern dance technique. Emphasis is placed on the development of strength, flexibility, core support, coordination, kinesthetic awareness, and movement expressiveness. The course serves as a foundation for continued modern dance studies throughout the dance major technique curriculum. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of modern dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning modern dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform beginning modern dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Perform improvisation and composition studies that demonstrate an understanding of time, space, and energy as the elements of dance. 5. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 6. Discuss insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1450R: Aerial Dance Technique I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course is designed for students with an emphasis and major in dance or theater, and for other students interested in expanding their range of movement vocabulary. This course focuses on technical instruction and creative exploration on the aerial fabric apparatus, as well as other aerial equipment as available. Safety will be the first priority throughout this course. Students will develop an awareness of proper aerial technique and alignment as they learn various climbs, wraps, locks, and inversions with aerial fabrics. Stretching, conditioning, strength training, rigging, and anatomy discussions directly related to aerial work will be supplemented with material from textbooks and videos to expand aerial vocabulary and historical knowledge. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform basic aerial dance vocabulary with proper technique. 2. Identify families of skills, common bases of support, and root positions on aerial fabric. 3. Create and perform a personally expressive sequence utilizing proper aerial dance technique and vocabulary. 4. Examine connections between aerial dance technique and other aspects of dance and theater training. 5. Discuss basic rigging and safety precautions with respect for working in the air. 6. Describe basic anatomy and injury prevention related to aerial dance technique. Course fee required. FA
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  • DANC 1500R: Jazz Dance I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students pursuing a major in Dance, and for others interested in developing jazz dance skills. Introduces American jazz dance with an emphasis on technique. Rhythmic structures and personal expression will be explored in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of jazz dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning jazz dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform different styles of jazz including lyrical, contemporary, Broadway, and/or classical jazz with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Articulate insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA
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  • DANC 1510R: Ballroom Dance I, International Standard

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students interested in developing skills in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. Emphasizes beginning skills of correct dance position, rhythm, footwork, and etiquette in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of the basic parts of footwork to Standard Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Understand leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Understand and perform basic steps in Waltz, Tango and Quickstep and how the steps fit together in a routine. 4. Identify and describe ballroom dance terms. 5. Examine and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1520: World Dance Forms

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students interested in developing skills in international world/folk dance. Introduces students to dance styles from around the world. Students will learn standard steps and formations for a variety of dances in a studio setting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate dance skills at a beginning level for a select, pre-determined "world" dance. 2. Examine and discuss the historical, cultural, and sociopolitical implications of the featured "world" dance. 3. Examine and describe use of time/space/energy in the selected "world" dance. 4. Demonstrate rhythmical and musical awareness pertinent to the selected "world" dance. 5. Describe and discuss cultural diversity in dance on a global level. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1530R: Ballroom Dance I, International Latin

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students interested in developing skills in International Latin Ballroom dance, including Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. Emphasizes beginning skills of correct dance position, rhythm, footwork, and etiquette in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of the basic parts of footwork to Latin Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Perform basic steps in Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba and demonstrate how the steps fit together in a routine. 4. Identify and describe ballroom dance terms. 5. Examine and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1540R: Movement for Musical Theatre

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students pursuing majors in Dance, Music, or Theatre, and for other students interested in developing skills in dance movement styles for musical theatre. Covers style and technique in preparation for Utah Tech University musical theatre productions, and can include tap and character dance. Taught in a structured studio setting. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and discuss the expressive potential of the body. 2. Develop the coordination of a moving body. 3. Demonstrate increased intellectual and kinesthetic understanding. 4. Analyze and discuss the phenomenon known as musical theater. FA
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  • DANC 1580R: Tap Dance

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Dance students and for others interested in developing tap dance skills. Introduces basic tap dance movements and an appreciation for tap dance in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of tap dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning tap dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and genre specific coordination of feet, legs, arms, and head. 3. Perform beginning tap dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 2101R: Ballet Technique II

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Provides continued training for dance majors in classical ballet technique. Focus is placed on body alignment and proper placement as well as extending vocabulary and technical proficiency. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning ballet exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform advanced beginning ballet exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. Prerequisite: DANC 1101R. FA, SP
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