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0.50 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of jazz dance technique. Areas covered include polyrhythms, body isolations, movement analysis, and syncopation. Performance of simple dance phrases using fundamental forms.
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0.50 Credits
This course will cover the fundamentals of tap dance technique, composition, and beginning improvisation. There will be an emphasis on the musical component of jazztap with jazz piano accompaniment and rhythm workshops. Flat tap shoes required.
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0.50 Credits
Introduction to the basic principles of dance movement. Areas covered will include body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility, and basic forms of locomotion.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to African and Africanderived dance forms. The cultural contexts of secular and religious dance forms are emphasized. Students are involved in physical training, the perfection of style, integration of music and dance, and an appreciation of the diverse values that are embodied in movement. The course includes lecture, video presentations, discussion, singing, drumming, and dancing. Meets general academic requirement D.
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0.50 Credits
Studio work to expand one's range of expression by crossing borders between dance/theatre/sound. Elements include Modern Dance, Sound and Movement Improvisation, Contact Improvisation, Body Therapies, Yoga, and Theatre Studies.
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4.00 Credits
A lecture/discussion course devoted to the study of 19 th and 20 th century dance in its socialpolitical and cultural context. Focus on American theatrical dance forms (ballet, modern, jazz) and their origins in French, Russian, German, and African societies. Films, video, and field trips will be used to supplement class discussion. Prerequisite: DNC 101 or 102 Dance & Society Meets general academic requirement H and W.
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0.50 Credits
A continued elaboration of classical ballet technique through barre and center practice with emphasis on body placement, flexibility, strength, and the application of these principles to movement. Increased vocabulary and development of performance quality and styles.
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0.50 Credits
For the advanced intermediate student.
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0.50 Credits
A further examination of jazz dance principles of polyrhythms, syncopation, and body isolations with an emphasis on more extended movement phrases and musicality. Focus on clarity of style and presentation.
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0.50 Credits
For the advanced intermediate student.
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