Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
DANC 1101. American Dance: A Cultural Reflection. (A) (3) Examination of how the dance of other cultures is reflected in American Dance; what impact the socio-political climate has on the development of dance forms; how popular culture has influenced dance expression through lectures, film, video, and live dance performances. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 1103. Introduction to Dance. (1) Prerequisite: for non-majors only. Studio experience with movement characteristics of ballet, modern dance and jazz dance for the beginner. Two contact hours. (On demand)
DANC 1212. Ballet I. (2) Fundamentals of ballet technique, barre and floor work. May be repeated for credit. Four contact hours. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)
DANC 1213. Ballet II. (2) Prerequisite: DANC 1212 or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 1212. May be repeated for credit. Four contact hours. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 1214. Modern Dance I. (2) Combination of improvisation, effort-shape, elementary modern styles. May be repeated for credit. Four contact hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
DANC 1215. Modern Dance II. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1214, or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 1214. May be repeated for credit. Six contact hours. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 1216. Applied Dance and Repertory Lab. (1) Prerequisite: Dance majors or minors or consent of instructor. Practice and performance of choreography created by faculty and guest artists. May be repeated each semester for credit. Six contact hours. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 1218. Dance Improvisation. (1) Exploration of the basic elements of dance through spontaneous group interaction. Two contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2110. History of Dance I. (A) (3) Historical and cultural influences affecting the development of dance in the 20th century. (Fall) (Alternate years)
DANC 2110L. History of Dance Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: DANC 2110. Laboratory to teach how dances are composed using Louis Horst's method. Two contact hours (Fall) (Alternate years)
DANC 2111. History of Dance II. (A) (3) Historical and cultural developments of theatrical dance from the Renaissance to the 20th century. (Spring) (Alternate years)
DANC 2111L. History of Dance Laboratory II. (1) Corequisite: DANC 2111. Laboratory to teach dance composition by learning the structure, form and rhythm of preclassic dances. Two contact hours. (Spring) (Alternate years)
DANC 2119. Ideokinesiology. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1214. Concentration on visual and tactile aids as well as imagery for teaching dance and body re-education. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. (Spring)
DANC 2120. Dance Education Methods I. (3) Prerequisites: DANC 1215 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: DANC 2120L. Creative movement theories; techniques and skills for teaching the elementary school child. (Fall)
DANC 2120L. Elementary Clinical Experience. (1) Corequisite DANC 2120. Observation and teaching in an elementary school setting. Application of methodologies introduced in DANC 2120. (2 contact hours)(Fall)
DANC 2121. Dance Education Methods II. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1215 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: DANC 2120L. Experiences in techniques for teaching dance in secondary schools. (Spring)
DANC 2121L. Secondary Clinical Experience. (1) Corequisite: DANC 2121. Observation and teaching in a secondary school setting. Application of methodologies introduced in DANC 2121. (2 contact hours) (Spring)
DANC 2222. Ballet III. (2) Prerequisite: DANC 1213 or consent of instructor. Intermediate ballet; barre and centerwork. May be repeated for credit. Four contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2223. Ballet IV. (2) Prerequisite: DANC 2222 or consent of instructor. A continuation of DANC 2222. May be repeated for credit. Four contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2224. Modern Dance III. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1215 or consent of instructor. Intermediate modern dance technique. May be repeated for credit. Six contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2225. Modern Dance IV. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 2224 or consent of instructor. A continuation of DANC 2224. May be repeated for credit. Six contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2226. Jazz Dance I. (1) Traditional jazz dance style. May be repeated for credit. Two contact hours. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)
DANC 2227. Jazz Dance II. (1) Prerequisite: DANC 2226 or consent of instructor. Contemporary jazz dance styles. May be repeated for credit. Two contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2228. Creative Dance Experience. (2) Prerequisite: DANC 1214 and 1218 or consent of instructor. Exploration of basic dance elements: space, time, energy, and design. Four contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2601. Sophomore Individual Project. (2) Project designed by the student with the assistance of the adviser. Majors only. Three contact hours. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 3001. Topics in Dance. (1-3) Special topic in dance. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Two to six contact hours. (On demand)
DANC 3110. Dance Criticism. (W) (3) Twentieth century dance forms are used as a basis for discussion and written commentary. (Spring) (Alternate years)
DANC 3226. The Origins of Jazz Dance. (1) Traces (primarily through movement) the evolution of jazz dance from the late 1800's through the 1940's. (Fall) (Alternate years)
DANC 3230. Choreography. (3) Prerequisites: DANC 2110, 2111, 2228. Methods and sources of dance composition. Six contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 3234. Modern Dance V. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 2225 or consent of instructor. Dance technique at an advanced level. May be repeated for credit. Six contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 3235. Modern Dance VI. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 3234 or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 3234. May be repeated for credit. Six contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 3400. Internship in Dance. (3-6) Prerequisites: GPA of at least 2.5, junior status, and permission of department chair. Research and/or in-service training for dance majors and minors in cooperating organizations. Specific content based upon a contract between the student, department, and professional organization. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
DANC 3479. Student Teaching in Dance. (12) Prerequisite: senior standing in the teacher certification track of the BCA dance degree program. A 15-week practicum in the teaching of dance at the elementary and/or secondary levels. Includes a weekly seminar. Three contact hours weekly, plus the semester-long practice teaching experience. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 3601. Junior Individual Project I. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 2601. Majors only. (Fall)
DANC 3602. Junior Individual Project II. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 3601. Majors only. (Spring)
DANC 3691. Senior Individual Project I. (6) Prerequisite: DANC 3602. Majors only. (Fall)
DANC 3692. Senior Individual Project II. (6) Prerequisite: DANC 3691. Majors only. (Spring)