DANC 1102 DANCE COMPOSITION II (1-1-2). A continuation of DANC 1101. May be repeated once for credit. Performance opportunity available. Prerequisites: DANC 1101 (DNC 1711). (DNC 1721)
DANC 1131 DANCE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP (1-0-4). Rehearsals and performances of dance works under the direction of faculty or guest choreographers. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Performance opportunity available. Fee: $4 (DNC 1731)
DANC 2303 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF DANCE (3-3-0). An introductory survey course in the history and development of primitive, classical, and contemporary dance forms. Involves a study of stylistically authentic dances from several of the major periods based on research and films. Skills: R (DNC 1623)
DNC 1631 BALLET I (1-1-2). An introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet designed for the student with little or no training. Primary emphasis on placement and alignment of the body, turnout, stretches, barre work, simple adagio and allegro movements, brief history and French terminology, as well as other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a basic technical foundation. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DNC 1641 MODERN DANCE I (1-1-2). Introductory course in the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Students learn and practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences emphasizing articulation and coordination of body parts, rhythm, musicality and expressive qualities of movement. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DNC 1651 JAZZ DANCE I (1-1-2). Introductory course designed for the student with little or no previous training. Primary emphasis on jazz dance technique; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches, musicality and other preparatory work necessary for establishment of a basic technical foundation. Different styles of jazz dance such as musical theatre, show style, broadway, funky jazz, television and movie styles are explored. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DNC 1661 TAP DANCE I (1-1-2). Introductory course designed to introduce the elements of American rhythm tap dance. Students are introduced to basic technique, rhythm structure, and traditional steps as well as contemporary combinations. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DNC 1671 DANCE IMPROVISATION I (1-1-2). Introductory course designed for the beginning dance student. Improvisational dance techniques provide opportunities for students to explore and expand their personal range of creativity, movement and awareness. Activities include exercises and information on body alignment, muscular development and effective relaxation/breathing techniques. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DNC 2631 BALLET II (1-1-2). A continued study of the technical fundamentals of classical ballet. Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous ballet training. Primary emphasis on sequence combinations of beginning ballet movements, positions of the body, vertical posture, centering coordination of <>port de bras with adagio and allegro movements and continuation of French terminology. Prerequisites: DNC 1631 or consent of instructor.
DNC 2641 MODERN DANCE II (1-1-2). A continuation of DNC 1641 with emphasis on refining technique and performance skills. Prerequisites: DNC 1641 or consent of instructor.
DNC 2651 JAZZ DANCE II (1-1-2). A continuation of DNC 1651. Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous jazz dance training. Primary emphasis on jazz dance techniques; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches, turns, musicality and other work necessary for continued growth in jazz technique. Work on developing each dancer's unique style will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DNC 1651 or consent of instructor.
DNC 2661 TAP DANCE II (1-1-2). Designed for the individual who has successfully completed DNC 1661 or for the intermediate/advanced tap dancer interested in rhythm tap, a form deeply rooted in jazz syncopation and musicality. Emphasis on new and contemporary rhythm patterns with stress on musicality and individuality. Prerequisites: DNC 1661 or consent of instructor.
DNC 2671 DANCE IMPROVISATION II (1-1-2). Extended study of the basic elements of DNC 1671 with emphasis on refining student's spatial/body awareness and creative choices. Prerequisites: DNC 1671 or consent of instructor.
DNC 2683 ANATOMY FOR DANCERS (3-3-0). An introduction to the interdependent elements of human anatomy, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and principles of movement. Designed to provide knowledge of the function of the human body as a means to facilitate the technical details of physical movements used in the art of dancing.