Dance

Requirements for the Major

Language-Intensive Courses (Theory)

1. DANCE 100

   Introduction to Dance
   1.00
2. DANCE 124

   World Dance Traditions
   1.00
3. DANCE 150

   Movement, the Camera, and the Creative Process
   1.00
4. DANCE 231

   Fundamentals of Choreography and Improvisation
   1.00
5. DANCE 246

   Dance in the United States
   1.00
6. DANCE 270

   Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology
   1.00

Movement-Intensive Courses (Technique)

1. Select movement-intensive courses in at least two different genres (West African and the African Diaspora, ballet, modern, international, etc.) from the following list of classes to total 1.50 credits. Technical proficiency in a primary genre of dance at the 200 level (expected) or 300 level (preferred) and proficiency in a secondary genre of dance at the 100 level must be met. We highly recommend that students take a West African movement intensive course in their first three semesters. 1

   Not resolved to a course
   1.50

West African and the African Diaspora

1. DANCE 107

   Topics in Rhythm in Dance

   As published: “Topics in Rhythm in Dance (0.25)”
   0.25

Recent topics have included Beginning West African Dance, Beginning Jazz Dance, and Beginning Tap.

1. DANCE 113

   Hip Hop I

   As published: “Hip Hop I (0.25)”
   0.25
2. DANCE 141

   Topics in Movement Studies in Dance

   As published: “Topics in Movement Studies in Dance (0.25)”
   0.25

Recent topics have included Intermediate West African Dance and Intermediate Jazz Dance.

1. DANCE 260

   Hip Hop II

   As published: “Hip Hop II (0.50)”

   or: DANCE 261 Hip Hop II (0.25)
   0.50

Ballet

1. DANCE 121

   Ballet I

   As published: “Ballet I (0.25)”
   0.25
2. DANCE 220

   Ballet II

   As published: “Ballet II (0.50)”

   or: DANCE 221 Ballet II (0.25)
   0.50
3. DANCE 320

   Ballet III

   As published: “Ballet III (0.50)”

   or: DANCE 321 Ballet III (0.25)
   0.50

International and Social

1. DANCE 106

   Ballroom I

   As published: “Ballroom I (0.25)”
   0.25
2. DANCE 109

   International Dance I: A Survey

   As published: “International Dance I: A Survey (0.25)”
   0.25
3. DANCE 206

   Ballroom II

   As published: “Ballroom II (0.25)”
   0.25
4. DANCE 207

   The Art of Couple Dancing

   As published: “The Art of Couple Dancing (0.25)”
   0.25
5. DANCE 209

   International Dance II: Selected Dance Cultures

   As published: “International Dance II: Selected Dance Cultures (0.25)”
   0.25

Modern

1. DANCE 111

   Modern Dance I

   As published: “Modern Dance I (0.25)”
   0.25
2. DANCE 210

   Modern Dance II

   As published: “Modern Dance II (0.50)”

   or: DANCE 211 Modern Dance II (0.25)
   0.50
3. DANCE 310

   Modern III

   As published: “Modern III (0.50)”

   or: DANCE 311 Modern III (0.25)
   0.50

Other Topics

1. DANCE 107

   Topics in Rhythm in Dance

   As published: “Topics in Rhythm in Dance (0.25)”
   0.25

Recent topics have included Beginning West African Dance, Beginning Jazz Dance, and Beginning Tap.

1. DANCE 141

   Topics in Movement Studies in Dance

   As published: “Topics in Movement Studies in Dance (0.25)”
   0.25

Recent topics have included Intermediate West African Dance and Intermediate Jazz Dance.

1. DANCE 280

   Community Dance

   As published: “Community Dance (0.50)”
   0.50
2. DANCE 281

   Community Dance

   As published: “Community Dance (0.25)”
   0.25

Senior Dance Capstone Project

1. DANCE 399

   Senior Dance Seminar

   As published: “Senior Dance Seminar 2”
   1.00
2. Area of Specialty

   Not resolved to a course
   2.00-3.00

Each student designs an individualized area of specialty which involves the student’s selection of: 1) a Content Area or Theme (which a student has engaged with and chooses to further explore via their Senior Dance Capstone Project) AND 2) a Presentation Option in which the student chooses a means to demonstrate their chosen content area or theme in the form of a Senior Dance Capstone Project (presentation options include group choreography, solo performance, written, or blended). Students select at least two credits of classes from within or outside the dance department which support their Area of Specialty. These classes aren't necessarily additional classes. If the Area of Specialty presentation option includes group choreography or solo performance, DANCE 374: Advanced Choreography is required during the 2nd or 3rd year; prerequisite is DANCE 231.

Dance Companies and Productions

Dance company participation

Majors are required to participate in one of the dance companies for a minimum of three semesters.

1. DANCE 170

   Veselica International Dance Ensemble

   As published: “Veselica International Dance Ensemble (0 Cr)”
   0
2. DANCE 180

   Companydance©

   As published: “Companydance© (0 Cr)”
   0

Dance production management

Majors are required to contribute in managing a dance production for a minimum of one semester.