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Dance DNCE

Instruction offered by members of the Program of Dance in the Faculty of Fine Arts. An audition and consent of the Program of Dance is necessary before students register in certain courses.- D. McGehee

Junior Courses

Dance 201 H(2-2)

Introductory Contemporary Dance I

Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Note: Not open to Dance Majors.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 203 H(2-2)

Dance Movement Exploration

Foundations of movement as artistic expression

Note: Open to Dance Majors only.

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Dance 205 H(2S-2)

Introductory Contemporary Dance II

Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 201 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.

Note: Not open to Dance majors.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 207 H(2S-2)

Contemporary Dance I

Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 205 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 209 H(2-2)

Contemporary Dance II

Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 207 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 211 H(2S-2)

Jazz Dance I

Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 221 H(2S-2)

Ballet I

Introductory study of the techniques of ballet.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 235 H(2S-2)

Conditioning for Dancers

Study of the basic principles of conditioning for dancers.

Prerequisites: Dance 203 or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 243 H(1-3)

(formerly Dance Education 243)

Introduction to Dance

Experiential survey of contemporary dance forms such as modern, jazz, and social dance; and an overview of the role of dance in society.

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Dance 247 H (2-2)

(formerly Dance Education 247)

Dance Movement Analysis

A study of movement analysis

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Dance 251 H(2-2)

(formerly Dance Education 251)

Introduction to Music for Dance

An introduction to the relationship between music and dance`

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Senior Courses

Dance 303 H(2S-4)

Principles of Technique

Reinforcement of the basic principles of contemporary dance in preparation for more advanced study.

Prerequisites: Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 305 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance III

Elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 307 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance IV

Further elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 305 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 309 H(3S-0)

Special Topics in Dance Theory

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 311 H(2S-4)

Jazz Dance II

Elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 211 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 313 H(2S-4)

Jazz Dance III

Further elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 311 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 321 H(2S-4)

Ballet II

Elementary study of the techniques of ballet.

Prerequisites: Dance 221 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 323 H(2S-4)

Ballet III

Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet.

Prerequisites: Dance 321 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 331 H(2S-2)

Dance Improvisation

Experiences in individual and group improvisation. Development of skills in designing and participating in improvisational structures.

Prerequisites: Dance 209 and Dance Education 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 333 H(2S-2)

Composition I

Introduction to basic skills in dance composition with a focus on the solo form.

Prerequisites: Dance 331 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 341 H(3S-0)

(formerly Dance 241)

Early Dance History

Historical survey of dance: origins to the nineteenth century.

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Dance 343 H(2-2)

(formerly Dance Education 303

Special Topics

Special Topics

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 345 H(3S-0)

(formerly Dance 245)

20th Century Dance History

Historical survey of western theatre dance.

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Dance 365 H(2S-2)

Pilates Conditioning

Study of the Pilates method of conditioning utilizing the Pilates Reformer apparatus.

Prerequisites: Dance 235 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 375 H(2-2)

Body/Mind Practices

The theory and application of selected somatic practices.

Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261 or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 395 H(1S-5)

Dance Performance Practicum I

Practical experience in dance performance choreography, or artistic direction.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 397 H(1S-5)

Dance Performance Practicum II

Further practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 395.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 401 H(2S-2)

Open Contemporary Dance I

Study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.

Prerequisites: Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 403 H(2S-2)

Open Contemporary Dance II

Further study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.

Prerequisites: Dance 401 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 405 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance V

Intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 407 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance VI

Further intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 405 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 411 H(2S-4)

Jazz Dance IV

Intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 313 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 413 H(2S-4)

Jazz Dance V

Further intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 411 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 421 H(2S-4)

Ballet IV

Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.

Prerequisites: Dance 323 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 423 H(2S-4)

Ballet V

Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.

Prerequisites: Dance 421 or equivalent and audition.

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Dance 427 H (1-3)

(formerly Dance Education 427)

World and Social Dance

Experience in World and social dance forms.

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Dance 431 H(2S-2)

Composition II

Continued exploration in basic dance composition skills progressing toward group forms.

Prerequisites: Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.

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Dance 433 H(2S-2)

Composition III

Continued study of dance composition introducing such elements as sound, voice and text, physical theatre, the use of props and alternative spaces.

Prerequisites: Dance 431 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.

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Dance 449 H (2-2)

(formerly Dance Education 449)

Principles and Practice of Dance Instruction

Principles and practice of Dance Instruction

Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261, Dance 307, Dance 463 and one of Dance 313 or 323, or consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 463 H(2S-2)

Applied Movement Principles

The analysis of dance movement and training, incorporating appropriate studies in anatomy; dance injuries and their prevention, care and rehabilitation; posture correction and body conditioning for dance.

Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261 and two of Dance 205, 207, 211, 221 or equivalent.

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Dance 475 H(2-2)

Special Topics in Body/Mind Practices

A focus on one or more of the well-known Body/Mind practices such as Feldenkrais, Alexander, Yoga, Body/Mind Centering, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis.

Prerequisites: Dance 375 or consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 481 H(3-0)

(formerly Dance Education 481)

Dance and Culture

The study of dance as a cultural practice

Prerequisites: One of Dance 243, 241 or 345.

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Dance 491 H(3-0)

Design for Dance

Study of the design and production components of dance performance.

Prerequisites: Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.

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Dance 493 H (1-3)

(formerly Dance Education 491, which was formerly Dance Education 493)

Dance Teaching Practicum

Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance

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Dance 495 H(1S-5)

Dance Performance Practicum III

Advanced practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 397

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Dance 503 H(3-0)

(formerly DCED 503)

Special Topics

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 505 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance VII

Intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 407 or equivalent and audition.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 507 H(2S-4)

Contemporary Dance VIII

Further intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

Prerequisites: Dance 505 or equivalent and audition.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 571 H(1S-6)

Directed Studies

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 574 F(0-7)

Travel Study

An international perspective on dance training, performance and culture.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 581 H(2S-2)

Special Topics in Dance

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Graduate Course

Dance 603 H (3-0)

(formerly Dance Education 603)

Special Topics

Selected topics in dance education and related subjects.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Dance 681 H(2S-2)

Special Topics in Dance

Selected topics in dance.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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