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3.00 Credits
Covering the latest line dances, club, and studio couples dances, Country Line Dancing is designed for beginning to intermediate dancers. Traditional dances give depth and background to the various basic terminology and techniques. Becoming familiar with today's social sector, dance adds excitement to body coordination, improved memorization, gained confi dence, partner skills, selfconfi dence and enhanced creativity. The Electric Slide, Chattahooche, Dr. CC, Earthquake and Bubba are line dances of distinction. Couples pursue the Cha- Cha, Two Step, Waltz and the Sugar Waltz (full of turns and spins). Beginning with music beats and basic dance choreography counting, students pursue understanding that lays foundation to all. A course fee applies. ( F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the art of ballet, its vocabulary (French, Sig and English), discipline base, protocols, and specifi c movements. Students are introduced to key concepts through lecture-demonstration video, and fl oor, center, and barre work. Class offered through NTID Dept. of Cultural and Creative Studies in the LBJ Building (Building60) Instructor uses sign language, but classes are open to hearing and deaf/hard of hearing students. Ballet is also offered by the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation at SLC dance studio (fees do apply to the sections offered by CIAR and held in the SLC Dance studio ( F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with a wider range of dance vocabulary, which is created from ballet, modern dance, and ethnic traditions. The styles of Bob Fosse and the fall and rebound style of Jose Limon are a basis for this course. It focuses on the fundamental movements required for successful and enjoyable jazz dancing. The class is offered through NTID Dept. of Cultural and Creative Studies in the LBJ Building (Building 60). Instructor uses sign language. Classes are open to both hearing and deaf/hard of hearing students. No fees. ( F, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to dance that give students access to the language as well as the fundamental movements of modern dance. The styles and technique of Martha Graham (contraction) and Jose Limon (fall and rebound) are explored. The basic structure of the body will be studied as it applies to creative movement. Ensemble work, performance standards and creation of character and theme are stressed with respect to performance in the studio and on stage. Class sessions are held through NTID Dept. of Cultural and Creative Studies in LBJ Building (Building 60). Instructor uses sign language, but classes are open to both hearing and deaf/hard of hearing students. No course fees. ( S)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the freedom and discipline that balance the art of choreography. Visualization and notation systems are studied. Students are required both to choreograph for student ensembles and to perform in original works of other students in the class. The class is offered through NTID Dept. of Cultural and Creative Studies in the LBJ Building (Building 60). Instructor uses sign language, but classes are open to hearing and deaf/hard of hearing students. No course fee applies (check SIS for more detailed quarterly offering information). ( W)
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3.00 Credits
Hip Hop dance refers to styles primarily danced to hip hop music or that have evolved as a part of the hip hop culture. Hip hop dances are often considered street dances because of how they were formed and are being practiced. This hip hop class offers basic to more advanced skills that will encourage students to use their bodies in ways that help to develop/execute many different stylistic techniques. This class is high-paced and challenging and allows students to emphasize their creative rhythmic talents. As hip hop is a broad genre in dance studios the instructor has the freedom/room for personal interpretation thus allowing the class to be highly creative. This class is offered in the SLC Dance Studio. A course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly course offerings and information.
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3.00 Credits
For decades, everyone has loved "The Hustle." Well, we've gone a step furtheand come with "Hip Hop Hustle!" This class takes the fun factor up anotch with super hot moves that will have everyone wanting more. This class incorporates all the great Hip Hop moves you can imagine-with outstanding music and gears up the cardiovascular system like never before. Enjoy dancing while you get an outstanding aerobic workout! No experience required! This class is a completely pre-designed hip-hop class that's easy to follow and easy to teach. Which, by the way, makes it even better because anyone can do the moves and make them their own. Successful completion of this course can be used as one activity course credit toward the graduation requirements. A fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly offerings.
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3.00 Credits
Often marked with a blur of fl ashing feet, Irish step dancing has emerged from the pubs of Ireland to the international stage. This course teaches the style of dance made famous by the shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. In addition to being introduced to the rich history of Irish dance, students will learn soft shoe, hard shoe and ceili (group) dances. Be prepared for a great cardiovascular workout. Irish dance requires endurance, coordination and strength. The fi rst dances (reels, jigs and slip jigs) are taught in soft shoe. These dance begin to teach the fundamentals of Irish dance. As you progress, you will start to learn more complex soft shoe dances, and then move onto learning hard shoe dances (treble jigs and hornpipes). A course fee applies. ( F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Swing Dance is a popular social dance. This course includes two styles of Swing Dance: The Lindy and East Coast Swing. The Lindy Hop, or Jitterbug, is a joyful, fl owing style that closely refl ects its music from the late 20's hot jazz to the early 40's big band. Partners are connected smoothly to each other while relating closely to the music. The energetic East Coast Swing is a variation of the Lindy Hop, while the footwork is somewhat different, the basic lead and follow partnering skills are the same. A fun way to meet new friends, dance, and hear great music! Beginner and advanced (winter and spring/Advanced) classes are offered. Meets in the SLC mini gym. A course fee applies. ( F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Tango Dancing covers several subjects, including tango step patterns. Class sessions will focus on breaking down these patterns into a few very simple patterns of no more than 3 individual steps. Students will learn a few easy ways to vary and combine these basic patterns and create an understanding to learn new complex patterns very quickly and easily, also allowing for individual creativity. The "steps" of a dance are the most visible part of Tango, soevery student should be eager to learn them-both to lead and to follow-and how to navigate the dance fl oor. This is Argentine Tango. Students will also learn about one of the most important parts of any dance-it's MUSIC. Acourse fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly offerings.
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