DANCE (DANC)
DANC 1101. Dance: A Cultural
Reflection. (3) (A) An exploration of
the similarities among selected folk and ethnic dance traditions from around
the world in terms of functionality; how 20th century American concert dance,
social dance, and popular entertainment dance reflect those traditions;
socio-political issues evidenced in choreography through lectures, discussion,
film video, and live dance performance. (Fall,
Spring)
DANC 1103. Introduction to Dance. (1) Prerequisite: Non-majors only. Studio experience with movement
characteristics of ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance for the beginner. Three contact hours. (On
demand)
DANC 1201. Contemporary
Dance Techniques, Style and Theory I.
(4) Prerequisite: Dance major or
minor or permission of instructor.
Movement training, including ballet and modern dance and incorporating
basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.
(Spring)
DANC 1202.
Contemporary Dance Technique, Style and Theory II. (4)
Prerequisite: DANC 1201, or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 1201 which incorporates
basic music fundamentals and materials for dancers. (Fall)
DANC 1212.
DANC 1213. Ballet II. (2) Prerequisite: DANC
1212 or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 1212. May be repeated for
credit. Three contact hours. (Fall,
Spring) (On demand)
DANC 1214.
DANC 1215. Modern Dance II. (2) Prerequisite: DANC
1214 or consent of instructor. Continuation of DANC 1214. May be repeated for
credit. Three contact hours. (Fall, Spring, on demand)
DANC 2201.
Contemporary Dance Technique, Style and Structure III. (3) Prerequisite:
DANC 1202, or consent of instructor.
Higher level movement training which includes ballet and modern dance. Six contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2202.
Contemporary Dance Technique, Style and Structure IV. (3) Prerequisite:
DANC 2201 or consent of instructor.
Continuation of DANC 2201. May be
repeated for credit with not more than six hours applied toward required dance
electives. Six contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2216. Elements
of Dance Composition. (3) Prerequisites: DATH 1100, 1200, and DANC 1201, or consent
of instructor. Exploration of fundamental
elements and concepts for composing dance, dance/theatre, and performance art
works. Four 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. Three contact hours. (Spring)
DANC 2223. Ballet IV. (2) Prerequisite: DANC
2222 or consent of instructor. A continuation of DANC 2222. May be repeated for
credit. Three contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2224. Modern Dance III. (2) Prerequisite: DANC 1215 or consent of instructor.
Intermediate modern dance technique. May be repeated for credit. Three contact
hours. (Spring)
DANC 2225. Modern Dance IV. (2) Prerequisite: DANC
2224 or consent of instructor. A continuation of DANC 2224. May be repeated for
credit. Three contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 2226. Jazz Dance I. (2) Traditional jazz dance style.
May be repeated for credit. Three contact hours. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 2227. Jazz Dance II. (2) Contemporary jazz dance styles. May be repeated
for credit. 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 3101. Dance
History I.
(3) (A) Historical and
cultural influences affecting the development of dance in the 20th
century. (Fall) (Alternate years)
DANC 3102. Dance
History II. (3) (A) Historical and
cultural developments of theatrical dance from the Renaissance to the 20th
century. (Spring) (Alternate years)
DANC 3110. Dance Criticism. (3) (W) Prerequisite:
DANC 1101 or DANC 3101. Twentieth
century dance forms are used as a basis for discussion and written
commentary. (Spring) (Alternate years)
DANC 3201-3202.
Professional Training Certificate in Dance. (8) Prerequisite:
Audition and DANC 2201 or permission of Department Chair. Both courses must be taken sequentially
during the same academic year. First
year of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in
ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with
the North Carolina Dance Theatre.
Emphasis on adagio vocabulary and partnering skills. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 3227. Dance Education Methods I. (3) Prerequisites: DANC 1202 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: DANC 3227L. Creative movement theories; techniques and skills for
teaching the elementary school child. (Fall)
DANC 3227L. Elementary Clinical Experience. (1) Corequisite
DANC 3227. Observation and teaching in
an elementary school setting.
Application of methodologies introduced in DANC 3227. (2 contact hours)(Fall)
DANC 3230. Choreography. (3) Prerequisites: DANC 2201,
2216. Methods
and sources for dance composition, culminating in creative experience. Four contact hours. (Fall)
DANC 3257. Dance Education Methods II. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1202 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: DANC 3257L. Experiences
in techniques for teaching dance in secondary schools. (Spring)
DANC 3257L. Secondary Clinical Experience. (1) Corequisite: DANC 3257. Observation and teaching in a
secondary school setting. Application of methodologies introduced in DANC
3257. (2 contact hours) (Spring)
DANC 3400. Internship in Dance. (3-6) Prerequisite:
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. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
DANC 3467. Student Teaching/Seminar: K-12 Fine and
Performing Arts: Dance. (15) Prerequisite:
approved application for student teaching; senior status; completion of
professional education requirements; grades of C or better in all courses required for licensure. Corequisite: enrollment only in student
teaching. A planned sequence of
experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved
school setting under the supervision and coordination of a University
supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the
competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in an appropriate
grade level setting. (Fall, Spring)
DANC 3601. Individual Project. (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
DANC 3691. Individual Project. (6) Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. May be repeated for credit. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
DANC 4201-4202.
Professional Training Certificate in Dance. (8) Prerequisite: DANC
3202 and audition or permission of Department Chair. Both courses must be taken sequentially
during the same academic year.
Continuation of DANC 3201-3202 with emphasis on allegro vocabulary,
technical precision of complex combinations and advanced performance work,
culminating on the undergraduate "Professional Training Certificate in
Dance."