Dance

This course is an introduction to dance through the analysis of historical and contemporary dance forms. Students will examine dance as an expression of human culture and analyze key developments in dance related to social, political, and historical changes/events. Films, demonstrations, and performances are used in this class.

Introduction to dance styles.

A studio course in modern dance technique at the elementary level. 

Continuation of Elementary Modern Dance I, preparing the student for Intermediate modern dance. Offered in the spring semester.

A studio course in classical ballet at the elementary level. 

The development of classical theory and practical ballet, at the elementary level. Offered in the spring semester. 

This course is designed to provide students with the basic principles and techniques of tap dance.  Emphasis is placed on tap steps, rhythm, combinations, and improvisation.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to effectively perform basic tap dances. 

Intensive training in classical ballet for students intending to major in dance. Intermediate level technique is studied, emphasizing posture and placement. Students are evaluated on their ability to perform the work to the required standard. 

A continuation of DNC 143. 

A studio course that introduces the varied movement styles and rhythm of the jazz idiom. Offered in the fall semester. 

This class is a blend of modern jazz and ballet technique focusing on breath, alignment, and a stylized freedom of movement. 

This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of a dance presentation, including sound, lighting, choreography, rehearsal, costuming, make-up and other aspects of dance presentation.

This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of a dance presentation, including sound, lighting, choreography, rehearsal, costuming, make-up and other aspects of dance presentation. This course is a continuation of DNC 160.

Designed for the female dance student.  Participants learn pointe technique. This class is the study of pointe work technique focusing on barre and center exercises to strengthen the student’s metatarsal, legs and torso.  The class will offer an increased ballet vocabulary specific to dancing on pointe. 

Designed for the intermediate female dance student, this class further develops pointe technique.  Barre and center work will strengthen the student’s legs and torso, increasing vocabulary and complexity of combination.  Introduction to classical ballet repertory will be included in this class.

 A studio course in modern dance technique at the intermediate level.

This is the first in a three-course series that introduces the student to a variety of dance styles used in musical theater. 

This course is a continuation of DNC 231. 

Students are involved in individual and group choreographic projects in which musical and spatial elements are explored. 

Students are involved in individual and group choreographic projects in which musical and spatial elements are explored. This course is a continuation of Choreography I. 

Ballet technique at advanced level emphasizing performance quality, musicality, and classical style. 

This is the first of a six-course sequence which provides the student a study of basic principles and techniques of jazz dance, including an introduction to the varied movement styles and rhythms of this dance form.

This course is a continuation of DNC 267.

This course provides theory and in-class practice of teaching correct dance techniques from low levels through advanced levels in a logical, progressive and responsible manner.