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A studio/performance-oriented, dance vocabulary, dance technique and dance history in various dance disciplines course. This course familiarizes students with little or no dance experience with basic movement concepts.

For Applied Dance Majors and Minors only.  This studio/performance multimodal course focuses on introducing the student to healthy, well-informed engagement as a practicing dance educator.  Material covered includes instruction and practice in overall self-care; an introduction to creative movement, dance vocabulary, and somatic practices; BrainDance; the concept of multiple intelligences; musicality and rhythmic development; and an introduction to dance pedagogy.

This studio/performance-oriented course focuses on development of basic skills of ballroom dance, the art of two bodies moving as one through the use of lead and follow techniques.  Emphasis is on standard ballroom dances, including waltz, rumba, mambo/salsa, tango, swing, and hustle.  May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of jazz techniques. Studio work incorporates barre, development of strength and stretch, postural alignment and movement combination(s). Required for a major in Performing Arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Develops the basic skills of modern dance techniques, and includes stretching, movement combinations, improvisations, postural awareness and relaxation. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on basics of tap dance technique. Studio work concentrates on mastery of individual dance steps/styles and the application of these techniques in movement combination(s). Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

This studio/performance-oriented course focuses on development of basic skills of working with a partner in class as well as onstage. Explores the fundamentals of two bodies moving as one through the use of lead and follow techniques as well as an introduction to basic lifts and dynamics of mutual support. Includes some basic ballroom forms as well as partner improvisation. Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of classical ballet techniques. Emphasizes body placement, theory of ballet turnout and development of basic skills in barre and floor exercises. Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Studio class focusing on fundamentals of hip hop and funk technique, with an emphasis on athletic skills. Course also focuses on body placement, floor work, complex rhythmic patterns, funk "tricks" and advanced leaps, turns and jumps. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on development and exploration of West African dance techniques. Participants will explore the traditions, songs, music, language and dance of the people in Guinea, Senegal and Mali. Students will learn and perform traditional dances that celebrate rites of passage, courtship and healing. Emphasis in on rhythmic movement combination and strength building. May be repeated once. 

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on mastery of fundamentals of jazz techniques.  Studio work incorporates barre, development of strength and stretch, postural alignment and movement combination(s).  Required for a major in Performing Arts.  May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that develops mastery of the basic skills of modern dance techniques, and includes stretching, movement combinations, improvisations, postural awareness and relaxation. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of classical ballet techniques. Emphasizes body placement, theory of ballet turnout and mastery of basic ballet movements in barre and floor exercises. May be repeated once.