Dance (DANC)

Dance (DANC)

DANC 1228  Social/Ballroom Dance  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An introduction to the basics of partner dance. History and terminology included. Non-majors may enroll for physical education core curriculum credit.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 1270  Selected Dance Techniques  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in selected world or theatrical dance techniques. May be repeated for credit. Non-majors may enroll for physical education core curriculum credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 6 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2241  Beginner Ballet (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An introduction to the basics of ballet dance. History and terminology included. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 2 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2243  Beginner Tap (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An introduction to the basics of tap dance. History and terminology included.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2245  Beginner Modern (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An introduction to the basics of modern dance. History and terminology included. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 6 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2247  Beginner Jazz (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An introduction to the basics of Jazz dance. History and terminology included. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 2 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2249  Beginning Aerial Dance  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
This course is an introduction to aerial dance technique. Students will explore climbing, single leg lock and a variety of beginner silks vocabulary.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2273  Improvisation  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
A creative dance technique for selecting and developing new movement. Non-majors may enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 2304  Dance Appreciation  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
A survey of the art of dance and its role in world cultures, history and current issues. This course satisfies the fine arts core for non-dance majors.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3160  Applied Choreography  1 Credit  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Application of the principles and practices of choreographing a dance. Work presented at semester's end in a student choreography concert. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 99 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3161  Applied Choreography II  1 Credit  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
This course serves as an application of the principles and practices of choreographing a dance. Work will be presented at the semester's end in a student choreography showcase. This course may be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 2 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3160  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3241  Intermediate Ballet (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in intermediate ballet technique, barre and center work. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/valuation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2241  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3243  Intermediate Tap (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in intermediate tap dance technique. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition and/or evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2243  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3245  Intermediate Modern (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in intermediate modern dance technique including historical and current styles. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2245  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3247  Intermediate Jazz (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in intermediate jazz dance technique including historical and current styles. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2247  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3249  Intermediate Aerial Dance  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
This course is an expansion of aerial dance technique. Students will explore climbs, double leg lock, weaving phrases with the silk and a variety of intermediate silks vocabulary.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3302  Dance Composition  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Analysis and study of and experimentation with the elements of dance composition, with emphasis on developing choreographic design skills such as use of space, dynamics, rhythm and other compositional tools.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 6 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3310  Theatre Dance Forms  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
An overview of various dance styles of noted choreographs in arts dance. This course includes both lecture and studio experience.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3325  Somatics  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
A course covering correct physiological development and movement therapies as they relate to dance training. Offered: Other
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 3380  Dance History  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
The evolution of religious, social and theatrical dance from prehistoric times through the present.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4101  Problems in Dance  1 Credit  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Assigned projects in dance education, research, performance or choreography. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 3 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4201  Problems in Dance  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Assigned projects or independent study in dance education, research, performance or choreography. May be repeated for credit.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4210  Dance Internship  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Supervised internship with an emphasis on experiential learning in a professional dance setting with career-related assignments and projects under the guidance of a faculty member working in conjunction with dance professionals.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4241  Advanced Ballet (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in ballet technique, barre and center work. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2241 and DANC 3241  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4243  Advanced Tap (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in advanced tap dance technique including historical and current styles. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2243 and DANC 3243  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4245  Advance Modern (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in advance modern dance technique including historical and current styles. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2245 and DANC 3245  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4247  Advanced Jazz (Majors)  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Instruction and practice in advanced jazz dance technique including historical and current styles. Majors are placed in the appropriate level through audition/evaluation. Non-majors must obtain instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 4 hours  
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2247 and DANC 3247  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4249  Advanced Aerial Dance  2 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
This course is a culmination of aerial dance technique. Students will explore inverted climbing, silks partnering, drops and a variety of advanced silks vocabulary.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4301  Problems in Dance  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Assigned projects in dance education, research, performance or choreography. May be repeated for credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours  
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS  
DANC 4360  Dance Pedagogy  3 Credits  
Department: College of Fine Arts and Comm  
Teaching practices that train strong, flexible and enduring dancers will be explored, supplemented by scientific and practical information. Students will prepare lesson plans and teach a selected dance form in a supervised studio or classroom setting.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS