Instruction offered by members of the Program of Dance in the Faculty of Fine Arts. An audition and consent of the Program of Dance is necessary before students register in certain courses.
Program Coordinator – D. McGehee
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Dance
201
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Introductory Contemporary Dance I
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Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Notes:
Not open to Dance Majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
203
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Dance Movement Exploration
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Foundations of movement as artistic expression.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Notes:
Open to Dance Majors only.
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Dance
205
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Introductory Contemporary Dance II
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Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 201 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.
Notes:
Not open to Dance majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
207
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Contemporary Dance I
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Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 205 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
209
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Contemporary Dance II
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Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 207 or equivalent and audition.
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Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Introductory study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
235
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Conditioning for Dancers
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Study of the basic principles of conditioning for dancers.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 203 or consent of the Program of Dance.
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Dance
243
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Introduction to Dance
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Experiential survey of contemporary dance forms such as modern, jazz, and social dance; and an overview of the role of dance in society.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 243)
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Dance
247
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Dance Movement Analysis
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A study of movement analysis.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 247)
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Dance
251
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Introduction to Music for Dance
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An introduction to the relationship between music and dance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 251)
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The study and practice of written communication in dance.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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Dance
303
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Principles of Technique
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Reinforcement of the basic principles of contemporary dance in preparation for more advanced study.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
305
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Contemporary Dance III
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Elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
307
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Contemporary Dance IV
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Further elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 305 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
309
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Special Topics in Dance Theory
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 211 or equivalent and audition.
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Further elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 311 or equivalent and audition.
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Elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 221 or equivalent and audition.
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Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 321 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
331
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Dance Improvisation
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Experiences in individual and group improvisation. Development of skills in designing and participating in improvisational structures.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 and Dance 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Program of Dance.
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Introduction to basic skills in dance composition with a focus on the solo form.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 and Dance 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Program of Dance.
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Dance
341
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Early Dance History
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Historical survey of dance: origins to the nineteenth century.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance 241)
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Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
One junior level dance course or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 303
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
345
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20th Century Dance History
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Historical survey of western theatre dance.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance 245)
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Dance
365
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Pilates Conditioning
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Study of the Pilates method of conditioning utilizing the Pilates Reformer apparatus.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 235 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.
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Dance
375
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Body/Mind Practices
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The theory and application of selected somatic practices.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
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Dance
395
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Dance Performance Practicum I
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Practical experience in dance performance choreography, or artistic direction.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
397
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Dance Performance Practicum II
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Further practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 395.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
401
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Open Contemporary Dance I
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Study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
403
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Open Contemporary Dance II
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Further study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 401 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
405
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Contemporary Dance V
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Intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
407
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Contemporary Dance VI
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 405 or equivalent and audition.
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Intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 313 or equivalent and audition.
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 411 or equivalent and audition.
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Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 323 or equivalent and audition.
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 421 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
427
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World and Social Dance
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Experience in World and social dance forms.
Course Hours:
H (1-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 427)
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Continued exploration in basic dance composition skills progressing toward group forms.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
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Dance
433
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Composition III
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Continued study of dance composition introducing such elements as sound, voice and text, physical theatre, the use of props and alternative spaces.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 431 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
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Dance
449
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Principles and Practice of Dance Instruction
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Principles and practice of Dance Instruction.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 261, Dance 307, Dance 463 and one of Dance 313 or 323, or consent of the Program of Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 449)
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Dance
463
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Applied Movement Principles
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The analysis of dance movement and training, incorporating appropriate studies in anatomy; dance injuries and their prevention, care and rehabilitation; posture correction and body conditioning for dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 261 and two of Dance 205, 207, 211, 221 or equivalent.
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Dance
475
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Special Topics in Body/Mind Practices
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A focus on one or more of the well-known Body/Mind practices such as Feldenkrais, Alexander, Yoga, Body/Mind Centering, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 375 or consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
481
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Dance and Culture
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The study of dance as a cultural practice.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Dance 243 or 345.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 481)
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Dance
491
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Design for Dance
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Study of the design and production components of dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
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Dance
493
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Dance Teaching Practicum
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Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 449 and consent of the Program of Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 491, which was formerly Dance Education 493)
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Dance
495
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Dance Performance Practicum III
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Advanced practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 397.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 503)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
505
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Contemporary Dance VII
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Intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 407 or equivalent and audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
507
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Contemporary Dance VIII
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Further intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 505 or equivalent and audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
571
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Directed Studies
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Course Hours:
H(1S-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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An international perspective on dance training, performance and culture.
Course Hours:
F(0-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
581
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Special Topics in Dance
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Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Selected topics in dance education and related subjects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance Education 603)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
681
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Special Topics in Dance
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Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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