Dance Courses
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See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
University Dance
DANC 110 - Davies, Jenefer M.
Participation in a university dance production for a minimum of 40 hours of rehearsal and performance.
Introduction to Contemporary Modern Dance
DANC 120 - Deck, Liza E.
This course combines the exploration of individual and ensemble artistic expression in contemporary modern dance with the study of the history of modern dance.
Special Topics in Dance: Digital Storytelling: Harnessing Social Media to Create Art
DANC 190B - Comerford, ShaLeigh
This class is centered at the junction of technology, story and art making. We will explore and develop user-generated content for snap chat, youtube, tik tok, among other platforms, and practice visual storytelling, abstract art making, and communication skills to engage and inform. We will harness the power, the limitations and the challenges of these platforms and use them as devices for art making. This project-based class is fun and creative and does not require any artistic experience, or knowledge of digital media, or audio or video editing.
Aerial Dance Techniques
DANC 250 - Davies, Jenefer M.
This course examines a unique array of techniques from across the aerial arts and a diversity of experimental approaches to movement in the air. The history of the form as well as lineage of style and current techniques are expressed through lecture, studio work, required readings and videos, masterclasses, performances, and written responses.
Ballet Technique
DANC 292 - Meythaler, Sandra P.
This studio course is devoted to the practice of classical ballet technique and to the exploration of classical and contemporary ballet in performance.
Directed Individual Study: Choreography
DANC 403A - Davies, Jenefer M.
Students enrich their academic experience by undertaking a performance project. Students must demonstrate ability to work with little supervision and must develop a written proposal defining the issue to be addressed, an outline of the proposed methodology, and a statement of the intended outcome with a schedule for completion. The project must include written, historical, and practical components, and permission must be secured in advance of registration.
Directed Individual Study: Advanced Choreography
DANC 403C - Davies, Jenefer M.
Students enrich their academic experience by undertaking a performance project. Students must demonstrate ability to work with little supervision and must develop a written proposal defining the issue to be addressed, an outline of the proposed methodology, and a statement of the intended outcome with a schedule for completion. The project may include written, historical, and practical components.
Spring 2023▲
We do not offer any courses this term.
Winter 2023▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
University Dance
DANC 110 - / Miles, Justice
Participation in a university dance production for a minimum of 40 hours of rehearsal and performance.
University Dance Production
DANC 111 - / Fritz, Paula
Participation in any production aspect of a university dance production for a minimum of 36 hours. A journal recording the production process is required.
World Dance Technique
DANC 215 - / Meythaler, Sandra P.
This dance class reflects the world dance form that is the specialty of the dance artist-in-residence. The basic dance techniques of that specific form are taught and movement is tied to the historical narrative of the country.
Dance Composition
DANC 220 - Davies, Jenefer M.
A studio course exploring the craft and art of creating dance performances in a variety of styles and contexts. Images, text, music, improvisation and the elements of time, space and energy are examined as sources for dance material leading to individual andgroup choreography.
Movement for Actors
DANC 233 - / Comerford, ShaLeigh
This course exams an array of methods that provide a vocabulary for thinking about, acting upon, and talking about movement and gesture and the physical integration of voice, breath, speech, and movement. We explore Alexander Technique and create an awareness of physical habits of 'misuse' and transform them by focusing on breathing and vocal work. Students examine viewpoints as a method for vocabulary to discuss work and as a tool for creating it. Laban Movement Analysis looks at these same concepts as a language for interpreting and documenting human movement. Class meetings include lecture, studio work, and individual projects.
Directed Individual Study: Dance Technique
DANC 403B - Davies, Jenefer M.
Students enrich their academic experience by undertaking a performance project. Students must demonstrate ability to work with little supervision and must develop a written proposal defining the issue to be addressed, an outline of the proposed methodology, and a statement of the intended outcome with a schedule for completion. The project must include written, historical, and practical components, and permission must be secured in advance of registration.