Courses

Introduces basic skills of modern dance. In-class technique work increases muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination. Offered summers only at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

Offers special courses in the technique series. Includes world dance and/or social dance forms. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Continuation of Modern 1. a developmental sequence of modern dance technique designed to refine the technical/expressive skills required of the professional dancer. Offered summers only at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

Addresses the basic training for the art of dancing "Sur les pointes." Students will learn how to prepare technically, how to take care of the foot and ankle, and will be encouraged to address their personal alignment issues. An historical survey of the development of the pointe technique from the Romantic Age to the present will be discussed and students will be encouraged to attend local ballet performances and/or watch videos of works of both classical and contemporary ballets. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., DNCE 3161 or DNCE 4181.

All basic ballet steps should have been mastered, including pirouettes en d'hors and en dedans, knowledge of the principles and placement, and the ability to master simple enchainements. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 1120.

Intermediate ballet, covering the complete vocabulary of classical ballet technique. Enchainements are of complex structure. Offered summers only at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

Explores the technique, style, and rhythms of various African, Caribbean, and dance forms of the Americas. Music, history, anthropology, and folklore help to enhance the dance and provide a cultural experience. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours within a term. Same as ETHN 2502.

Contact Improvisation is the practice of spontaneously generating movement guided by moment-to-moment physical contact and sharing of weight between two or more dancers. Fundamental skills of contact improvisation will be introduced; rolling, falling, giving and taking weight, use of momentum, and gravity. Skills are developed in both duets and larger groups. Similar to DNCE 4013.

Offers second level classes in the technique series. Topics or forms of dance will include world dance forms and/or social dance forms. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

More in-depth study of modern dance concepts. Class technique work more advanced. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 1000 or 1020 or any major technique class ending in "1". No audition required. Formerly DNCE 3040.

Designed for dance majors. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Practical studio training in ballet at the advanced/professional level with a professional company. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 2141, 3161,or 4181. Designed for dance majors. Enrollment by audition only.

Covers the general vocabulary of classical ballet technique and enchainements of medium complexity. Multiple pirouettes in all positions are required. Audition required. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

Designed for the experienced jazz dancer. Includes dance techniques that further improve alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination within the jazz idiom. Greater emphasis on style and rhythm and challenging dance combinations. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereqs., DNCE 1200 and 1220. Formerly DNCE 2241.

The Alexander Technique is a method for changing habits that impede the performance of movement and speech. Through class discussions, movement exploration, and individualized hands-on lessons, actors and dancers gain understanding of the technique and its benefits to performance. Restricted to theatre and dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Designed for dance majors. Encompasses range of dance forms that require multiple accompanists. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Offers special courses in the technique series. Topics or forms of dance will include world dance forms and/or social dance forms. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Instructor consent may be required.

Provides practical experience in producing formal and informal dance concerts. Introduces basic familiarity with production and promotional responsibilities, backstage and front-of-house duties and procedures. Prereq., DNCE 1012 or equivalent. Restricted to DNCE and DBFA majors. Same as DNCE 5012. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Designed for dance majors. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Advanced professional-level classical ballet, covering the complete vocabulary. Enchainements are of complex structure. Audition is required. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

Opportunity for advanced dancers who want to expand their technical skills in the jazz form. Each class includes a standing warm up, floor work for strength and flexibility, adagio combination for line and balance, and a locomotor combination for turns, leaps, rhythm, and fast footwork. Emphasis is placed on technique, musicality, style, and performance. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 5261.

Build upon skills introduced in Beginning Contact Improvisation as we explore the creative possibilities of interacting with the weight of a partner. Emphasis will be placed upon ease and efficiency in partnering, and integrating this work into choreography and performance. Prereq., DNCE 2701. Same as DNCE 5701.

Open only to graduate dance majors. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Open only to graduate dance majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.