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  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Presents the key elements of dance and choreography for successful stage performance in both dance productions and musical theatre. This experiential course focuses on dance psychology - understanding movement on a deeper level through improvisation and refining technical ability to include a broader range of performance styles in dance - in order to have a greater impact on audiences. Discussions also include the collaborative nature of choreography, particularly in theatre. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed for all levels of tap dancers. No prior dance experience is necessary although it is welcomed. Dancers of all levels learn basic tap technique and steps and be able to implement this information in combinations of various styles. This course aims to create a knowledge of and enthusiasm for tap dance as a popular art form. In addition to improving body awareness and rhythmic sensibility, students develop a working vocabulary for various tap steps as well as dance technique. Each student is encouraged to explore both historical and popular culture examples of tap to aid in creating their own artistic style. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed for the experienced tap dancer and students who have an interest in teaching. Students are able to both further their own growth as a tapper as well as examine their current teaching style. In addition to learning and refining tap technique, students are asked to choreograph and teach combinations of various styles. This course aims to create a knowledge of and enthusiasm for teaching and choreography in tap. Students continue to develop a working vocabulary and implement more advanced dance technique. Students are asked to incorporate these elements in their own teaching and hold fellow students to their own standard. Each student is encouraged to explore both historical and popular culture examples of tap to aid in creating their own artistic style. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Focuses on the study and application of the fundamentals of jazz dance techniques. Students learn various styles of jazz from the lyrical and funk to Afro-Caribbean. May be repeated for credit. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Focuses on the exploration of dance and movement styles necessary for theatre performance. May be repeated for credit. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    A continuation of Jazz Dance 035/135, this course focuses on the study and application of advanced dance techniques. A strong foundation of technical skill is required for this course. Students also have opportunity to choreograph their own dance pieces and refine their skills in the various forms of jazz dance style and composition. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This class introduces the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. Dance Technique I emphasizes the development of body isolations, rhythmic awareness, and movement coordination through a series of technical sequences and dance combinations. Focus is placed on technical form, and includes barre and floor combinations that increase flexibility, balance, control, muscle tone, and memory. A strong foundation of technical skill is developed in all three genres and is required for advancement into Dance Technique II. May be repeated for credit. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: DAN2045 This class is a continuation of Dance Technique I with emphasis on discipline, coordination, and the development of practical performing skills in ballet, jazz, modern jazz, and modern dance technique. Continued study in Dance Technique II emphasizes the expressive potential of modern/lyrical dance and its application to the traditional styles of ballet and jazz dance. Focus is placed on technical and performing proficiency and includes barre exercises and extended dance combinations. Students in Dance Technique II are eligible to audition for the Theatre Dance Company and enroll in Dance Choreography and Performance. May be repeated for credit. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: DAN2045, DAN2050 Dance Technique III is designed to refine students technical and performance skills in the art of dance, with special emphasis on advanced axial and locomotor movements of jazz, ballet, and modern dance. Expressive components of dance, cultural dance, and the principles of group/solo choreography are also explored in this course. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Provides credit for participation as a performer in departmental productions. May be repeated for credit. The amount of work required for upper-division credit will differ in both quantity and quality from that required for lower-division credit. Prerequisite: MUS1605 Focuses on performance and repertoire of solo literature. May be repeated for credit.
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