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Course Criteria
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0.50 - 2.00 Credits
This course provides supplemental instruction to reinforce achievement of the learning objectives of a course in the same discipline under the supervision of the instructor of the designated course. Learning activities may employ a variety of self-paced multimedia learning systems, language labs, print and electronic resources, laboratory, or field research arrangements, to assist student in reaching specific learning objectives. This open entry/open exit course is offered concurrently with designated courses.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Ballet is a course in traditional ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. The class analyzes, discusses, and critiques the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. Ballet fulfills lower division requirements for Dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 110, may be taken four times for credit.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to multiple cultures and global dance traditions. Each tradition is examined in terms of its particular set of techniques, styles and rhythms. Special emphasis is placed on the exploration of movement characteristic of each cultural dance form. This course is not limited to dance majors and minors. Dance majors are encouraged to expose themselves to a variety of cultural dance forms. Course content, including country, culture and/or dance type, changes each semester. This course may be taken up to four times for credit.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Tap is an introductory course which explores a variety of tap dance styles. Emphasis is on the development of balance, ankle articulation, timing and clarity of sound in the performance of basic tap vocabulary. Rhythm studies include musical phrasing, dynamics, body placement, and improvisation. This course is designed for dance and theater majors as well as students interested in exercise and aerobic experience. This course may be taken four times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of rhythmic and sound clarity.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
American Street Dance is an introductory course in a variety of established and emerging dance forms including Hip Hop, Funk, Lock and Fly. Street dance movements, rhythms and styles are explored through dance combinations. This course may be taken four times for credit.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Belly Dance is an introductory course in a variety of established and emerging belly dance forms. Emphasis is placed on techniques, styles, rhythms, use of various props and performance dynamics of American staged belly dance. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in practice and perfection of rhythmical isolations and improvisations. This course is designed for students who wish to explore dance movements from other cultures.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Dance Repertoire is designed to introduce the dancer to the choreography of renowned choreographers. This course provides the opportunity for the students to learn and perform selected choreography in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and musical theater. This course, in combination with Physical Education 130, may be taken four times for credit.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Jazz Dance is a course which explores a variety of jazz dance techniques focusing on the development of coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, correct body alignment and rhythmic perception. Dance combination are performed to demonstrate technical ability at all skill levels. Jazz Dance fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 135, may be taken four times for credit.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Modern Dance is a course that explores the fundamental concepts and techniques of modern dance including floor stretch, center work, locomotor sequences and dance combinations. The student demonstrates, defines and performs flexibility, coordination, rhythmic and dynamic perception, control and strength. The class critiques, discusses and analyzes line, design, technique, choreography and dynamic qualities through lectures, videotapes and concert critiques. Modern Dance fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 140, may be taken four times for credit.
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Ballroom and Social Dance is an introductory course focusing on the fundamentals of partner dance and basic steps in a variety of social and ballroom dance genres. Emphasis is placed on partnering technique, frame, style, and steps. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance. This course may be taken four times for credit. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the performance of increasily complex Latin rhythms, tango variations, swing styles and partnering with each repetition. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of styling, postures, rhythms and variations.
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