FIRST-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I
DANC 103
M/W: 2:15-3:30| T/TH: 2:30-3:45
Potter
Introduction to contemporary dance technique, through active participation, to serve individual development of basic movement principles, locomotor and axial skills and dance vocabulary, all in relation to time, space and dynamics and with a broad spectrum of applications, including dance, music, sports and theater. Explorations and investigations, both practical and cognitive, are designed to lay an introductory foundation for participating in and appreciating and understanding creative expressions.
DANCE IN CULTURE- ETHNIC FORMS
DANC 121
T/TH: 2:30-3:45
Oaxaca
A lecture class designed to introduce dance as an art form and the many roles it plays in a variety of cultures. Focus will be on ethnic forms and primal cultures.
SECOND-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I
DANC 203
M/W: 2:15-3:45
Oaxaca
Building upon the movement foundations explored in first-year contemporary dance courses, this course introduces the formalities of dance technique as a contemporary American art form with continued and progressive refinement and development of basic movement principles, locomotor and axial skills and dance vocabulary, all in relation to time, space and dynamics and with a broad spectrum of applications, including dance, music, sports and theater.
SECOND-YEAR BALLET TECHNIQUE I
DANC 260
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Potter
In-depth exploration of principles and foundations of ballet technique as preparation for the specialized training needs of dancers.
THIRD-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I
DANC 303
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Potter
For the dance major and upper level non-major. Formalities of dance technique as a contemporary American art form serve as the basis of the aesthetic and technical challenges explored in the course.
THE CRAFT OF CHOREOGRAPHY
DANC 314
To Be Announced
Oaxaca
An in-depth investigation of choreographic craft elements is presented through lecture, practical involvement and specified studies. Emphasized are tools to discover primary movement vocabulary, development of vocabulary through permutative investigations and the co-ordering of movement vocabulary into phrases, structural units, and larger sections. Offered as DANC 314 and DANC 414.
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I
DANC 317
T/TH: 10:00-11:30
Galbraith
Emphasis on performing skills enlarged to include rehearsal and performance of full repertory works. Adaptability, versatility, and fidelity to choreographic intention stressed. Offered as DANC 317 and DANC 417.
DANCE PRODUCTION RESOURCES
DANC 324
To Be Announced
Potter
An examination of dance production resources such as costumes construction, lighting design, and management. Exercises include design, construction, and implementation to emphasize practical applications. Offered as DANC 324 and DANC 424.
KINESIOLOGY FOR DANCE AND SPORT PERFORMANCE
DANC 345
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Potter
This course is an introduction to the general principles of the science of human movement focusing on musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and mechanics specifically pertaining to dance and sport performance.
BALLET TECHNIQUE FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE STUDENTS I
DANC 360
W/F: 10:35-12:05
Potter
Ballet Technique for Dancers will focus on developing the ballet skills required of the contemporary dancer. The technical level of the class will range from intermediate to advanced where applicable in barre work as well as center. Offered as DANC 360 and DANC 460.