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DANC 311 Modern Technique III

The course explores styles in modern dance technique at an intermediate/advanced level. It is a continuation of DANC 211 with an emphasis on the mastery of execution, and artistic expression of intermediate/advanced modern dance combinations. May be repeated twice for credit.

2

Prerequisites

DANC 211

DANC 312 Ballet III

Continuation of classical ballet technique at the intermediate/advanced level, with attention to the execution and mastery of the classical movement repertoire. The course intensifies the work covered in DANC 212 with the addition of variations and beginning pointe shoe work. May be repeated twice for credit.

2

Prerequisites

DANC 212

DANC 313 Jazz Dance III

Thes course explores styles in jazz technique at an intermediate/advanced level. It is a continuation of DANC 213 and covers technique, vocabulary, and history, with emphasis on mastery of execution and artistic expression. May be repeated twice for credit.

2

Prerequisites

DANC 213

DANC 321 Dance for the Musical Theatre

Designed to familiarize the intermediate dancer with the techniques of musical theatre dance for the stage. Jazz, ballroom, and tap techniques are also covered. Classic musical theatre choreography is explored.

2

Prerequisites

(DANC 114 or DANC 121) and DANC 211

DANC 341 Selected Topics in Dance

Directed or Independent Study in dance-related topics. By advisement only. May be repeated for credit.

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DANC 353 Western Dance History

A survey of the chronological development of social dance, ballet, and modern dance from pre-history to the present time, focusing on the history of dance as an art form in the greater context of the social, political, and economic climates of each era. Particular attention will be paid to the development of students' critical thinking, writing and research skills, and attendance at all dance concerts on campus is required.

3

Prerequisites

DANC 100 or DANC 111 or DANC 112 or DANC 113 or DANC 114

DANC 364 Choreography II

An introduction to the content and structure of group dance composition as an art form. Improvisation and compositional devices including rhythm, dynamics, space, design, phrasing, and production elements are covered.

3

Prerequisites

DANC 363 or DANC 264

DANC 370 Dance Studio Management

The course provides students with a road map for the annual cycle of a dance studio and other various aspects of this community-oriented enterprise. The focus will be on the administrative portion of the operation as opposed to the artistic side. Etiquette, communication skills, procedures, and financial aspects of the dance studio business will be discussed in detail. In addition, other useful applications such as drafting a business plan, developing policies, completing tax forms and other hands-on exercises will be put into practice. At the end of the course the student will have a clear understanding of the timeline and the dynamics of a dance studio business.

3

Prerequisites

POLI 277 and COMM 116 and CSIT 104 or CSIT 151