Dance DANC 108 – 1 Credit Hip Hop Introduces the technique of Hip-Hop dance style; provides practice of Hip-Hop technique, from its inception to modern day, and explores the cultural influences of music, graffiti, text, and attire on this dance form. Two hours of studio per week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 110 – 1 Credit Folk and Social Dance Introduces the dance forms of different cultures; covers international and American folk dances, social forms, and ballroom. NOTE: Credit may be earned for DANC 110 or PELF 110, but not for both. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052; or ACLT 052 and permission of Dance coordinator DANC 111 – 3 Credits Folk and Social Dance: Methods and Materials Introduces dance forms of different cultures with emphasis on rhythmic analysis; provides opportunity to learn and teach folk and social dances, including ballroom. Three hours a week. NOTE: Credit may be earned for DANC 111 or PEMJ 111, but not for both. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: ENGL 052; or ACLT 052 and permission of Dance Coordinator DANC 112 – 3 Credits Body Movement: Observation, Analysis, and Exploration Introduces a variety of methods for observation and analysis of movement; includes the process of perception, body organization, spatial investigation, anatomical principles, locomotor patterns, and the physical laws governing movement through experiential exploration and observation. NOTE: Same as PEMJ 112. Credit can be earned for one course only. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisite: ENGL 052; or ACLT 052 and permission of Dance Coordinator DANC 114 – 2 Credits Beginning Ballet I Introduces the technique and discipline of classical ballet; develops understanding and skill in basic vocabulary. NOTE: For students with no previous training. May be repeated up to a maximum of 2 credit hours. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 115 – 2 Credits Beginning Ballet II Provides development and practice of the theory and technical training introduced in Beginning Ballet I; prepares students for study at the intermediate level. Entry level for students with previous training. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 114 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 116 – 2 Credits Intermediate Ballet I Extends the classical ballet vocabulary and technical training with increasing demand upon sensitive performance of more complex combinations; course may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 115 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 117 – 2 Credits Intermediate Ballet II Provides intensified intermediate training with an emphasis on the confidence and skill required for the performance of classical Ballet; course may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 116 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 118 – 2 Credits Advanced Ballet I Provides practice of classical ballet at the advanced/professional level; emphasizes development of precise technique and expressive qualities in complex movement combinations. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: DANC 117 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 119 – 2 Credits Advanced Ballet II Continues practice of classical ballet at the professional level; provides opportunity to perform challenging movement combinations that require technical precision and expressive range. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisites: DANC 118 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 120 – 2 Credits Beginning Modern Dance I Introduces technique and movement vocabulary of modern dance; emphasizes dance fundamentals which may be applied to other dance styles such as jazz and ballet. Two hours of studio a week. NOTE: For students with no previous training. May be repeated up to a maximum of 2 credit hours. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 121 – 2 Credits Beginning Modern Dance II Provides development and practice of the theory and technical training introduced in Beginning Modern Technique I: course may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. For students with previous dance training. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 120 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 122 – 2 Credits Intermediate Modern Dance I Provides practice of theory and technique of modern dance at the intermediate level and emphasizes development of movement expressivity; may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 121 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 123 – 2 Credits Intermediate Modern Dance II Provides intensified intermediate training in modern dance technique with emphasis on performance quality; may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio work a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 122 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 124 – 2 Credits Advanced Modern Dance I Provides practice of modern dance at the advanced/professional level; emphasizes development of precise technique and expressive quality in performance of complete combinations. Three hours of studio work a week. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: DANC 123 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 125 – 2 Credits Advanced Modern Dance II Continues practice of modern dance at the advanced/professional level; provides opportunity for performance of challenging movement combinations requiring technical precision and expressive range. Three hours of studio work a week. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: DANC 124 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 126 – 1 Credit Modern Dance: Technique and Repertory Refines technical skills in Modern Dance and deepens understanding of the body as an instrument of expression; includes dance technique practice, improvisation to develop creativity and rehearsal of movement phrases or dances from repertory leading to enhanced performance skills. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: DANC 120 or DANC 121 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 130 – 2 Credits Beginning Tap Dance Provides basic technical skills of tap dancing. Two hours of studio a week. May be repeated up to a maximum of 2 credit hours. NOTE: For students with no previous training. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 131 – 2 Credits Intermediate Tap Dance Reviews and continues the technical skills in the style of tap dancing; may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 130 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 132 – 2 Credits Beginning Jazz Dance Introduces jazz dance technique and movement style. Two hours of studio a week. May be repeated up to a maximum of 2 credit hours. For students with no previous training. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 133 – 2 Credits Intermediate Jazz Dance Provides practice of jazz technique at the intermediate level with emphasis on the varied styles of choreography used in theater and concert productions; may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DANC 132 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 135 – 3 Credits Dance Appreciation Provides an introduction to the art of dance through social, cultural, and historical functions and explores the forms, styles, and aesthetic significance of dance in many cultures; dance performance attendance is required. DANC 136 – 3 Credits Introduction to Modern Dance Introduces the art and practice of modern dance; includes technical practice, exploration of the elements of dance, the history of dance, and creative activities leading to the appreciation of dance performance and the development of a beginning technical vocabulary. This course is for students with no dance training or those who wish to develop beyond the beginning level. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Corequisite: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or ACLT 052 DANC 137 – 3 Credits Dance Composition I Introduces creative process of spontaneous movement with emphasis on the development of an individual movement vocabulary and expanded facility for expression; may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Three hours of studio a week. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisite: Consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 138 – 3 Credits Dance Composition II Discusses theory and application of the basic principles of dance composition with emphasis on invention and development of movement as it relates to the dance idea. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisite: DANC 137 or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 142 – 3 Credits Music for Dance Provides basic instruction for the dancer and accompanist in reading musical scores and accompanying movement patterns with various instruments; analyzes scores for their suitability for dance, provides consideration to communication of dance/musical phrasing, covers dynamics between dancer and accompanist, and provides opportunity for student composition. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: DANC 114 (conc) or DANC 120 (conc) and DANC 135 (conc) or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 146 – 3 Credits Movement for the Actor Provides theory and practice in movement to develop increased awareness of the body as an instrument of expression; includes techniques for improving physical awareness and coordination, breath control, concentration, and general body conditioning as the foundation of character development. NOTE: Same as THTR 146. Credit can be earned for one course only. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). DANC 147 – 2 Credits The Hip Hop Movement in Contemporary Popular Culture Traces the evolution of American Hip Hop culture; studies the foundations laid during slavery, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights movement, through 1970-1990 as a predominantly African-American and Hispanic American art form, and into its current transformation as a multi-cultural phenomenon impacting music, dance, literature, and popular culture. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DANC 150 – 1 Credit Dance Workshop I Provides practical training in performance, choreography, and the presentation of dance as it relates to the student dance companies. Dancers must be concurrently enrolled in a Ballet or Modern Dance Technique course. Registrants other than dancers must have consent of the Dance coordinator. A maximum of 10 credits may be counted toward graduation. Rehearsal hours vary. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 151 – 2 Credits Dance Workshop II Provides practical training in performance, choreography, and the presentation of dance as it relates to the student dance companies. Dancers must be concurrently enrolled in a Ballet or Modern Dance Technique course. Registrants other than dancers must have consent of the Dance coordinator. A maximum of 10 credits may be counted toward graduation. Rehearsal hours vary. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 152 – 3 Credits Dance Workshop III Provides practical training in performance, choreography, and the presentation of dance as it relates to the student dance companies. Dancers must be concurrently enrolled in a Ballet or Modern Dance Technique course. Registrants other than dancers must have consent of the Dance coordinator. A maximum of 10 credits may be counted toward graduation. Rehearsal hours vary. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 153 – 4 Credits Dance Workshop IV Provides practical training in performance, choreography, and the presentation of dance as it relates to the student dance companies. Dancers must be concurrently enrolled in a Ballet or Modern Dance Technique course. Registrants other than dancers must have consent of the Dance coordinator. A maximum of 10 credits may be counted toward graduation. Rehearsal hours vary. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of Dance Coordinator DANC 171 – 1 Credit Internship: Dance DANC 172 – 2 Credits Internship: Dance DANC 173 – 3 Credits Internship: Dance DANC 282 – 2 Credits Cooperqtive Education II DANC 294 – 4 Credits Indpendent Study