24 courses with the subject DANC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DANC 120Fundamentals of Dance2
Introduces new and continuing dance students to the art of dance with an emphasis on alignment; strength; and flexibility of the whole body. Dancers are challenged to develop their physical intelligence and artistic expression in center and across the floor combinations using a wide range of dynamics and rhythms. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
A study of the historical development of dance from mid- eighteenth century to the twenty-first century with an investigation of the dance works; artists; and the historical context in which the works were created. Course will include discussion; viewings of live performance and videos; lectures; and experiential activities. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Humanities SoAD: Humanities-'Other' SoE: Other Humanities/Soc Sci
This embodied anatomy class will investigate anatomy and kinesiology by weaving; embodied experience with anatomical study. Students will learn traditional anatomy (bones; muscles; joints) through multiple sensate experiences. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
An introductory course in various modern dance techniques including some improvisational work. May be repeated one time for credit. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
An introductory course in jazz dance technique incorporating performing aspects of the jazz medium. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
Students learn to use the physical properties of weight; momentum; countertension and speed to provoke spontaneous; fully-embodied dancing. This studio class introduces basic principles and patterns; such as exchanging weight with a partner; that lead to increasingly complex and daring movement. Working individually; with partners; and in groups; students learn to make alert and intelligent movement decisions as they improvise. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
An introduction to Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis. Students learn and develop proficiency in the L/BMA framework; focusing on the categories of Body; Effort; Shape and Space; as well as historical information and current uses. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+)
This beginning level dance course introduces the fundamental values; practices and movements of hip hop dance. This course will focus on foundations and origins of hip-hop and street dance culture; and how each relates to today's current definitions of hip hop and freestyle dance. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
This course studies selected West African dance forms and development of skills through studio experience. It covers the artistic and educational uses of traditional African dances. It requires reading; along with experiencing the recreational value of the traditional African dance styles. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Global Perspective AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+) AU: Wellness (Fall '19)
A laboratory for developing skills as a choreographer and improviser. Emphasis on generating movement vocabulary through improvisation and understanding of dance elements (time; space; energy) for composition. Dance studies are created and performed throughout the semester. Credits 4
An extension of the beginning course; continued instruction is given in dance forms; movement; awareness; technique and patterns. May be repeated 4 times for credit to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 222 or equivalent experience to be judged by the instructor. Credits 2 Degree Attributes AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+)
Subject
DANC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated 4 times for credit to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
A continuation of the beginning course for students already able to move within the jazz idiom. It includes more advanced work in jazz technique as well as combinations. May be repeated 4 times for credit to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Credits 2 Degree Attributes AU: Phys Ed (pre Fall '19) AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+)
Subject
DANC
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated 4 times for credit to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
This course supplements the Laban/Barteneiff Movement Practicum course offered congruently and allows advanced students to pursue rigorous theoretical investigations and application of the Laban/Bartenieff material.;The projects throughout the semester focus on application of L/BMA to student's area of interest.(Co-requisite: DANC 225) Credits 2
A laboratory for developing skills as a choreographer. Dance compositions are created and performed at the end of the semester. Emphasis on continuing development of the individual voice of the choreographer and the ability of the choreographer to see dance. Credits 4
In this studio course students explore place/space as inspiration for creating performance-based compositions. How can the specifics of a space inspire imagination to inspire movement composition and performance? Students also study the works of contemporary site-specific artists. Credits 4
This course provides the advanced student with the opportunity to choreograph new dance works under faculty supervision. . Repeatable up to six credits. Credits 2
An off-campus; independent study project in which the student gains insight from experiencing actual tasks and responsibilities undertaken and performed by persons in the dance field. At completion; a journal and final report is submitted to the faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor. Credits 4
Sub-Total Credits 2 DANC 330 and DANC 331 may each fulfill either a core or elective requirement, but not both. 304 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
Students prepare a major dance concert as a culmination of their choreographic work. Production; promotion and coordination are each student's responsibility with support and guidance from the Performing Arts Division. Credits 4 Degree Attributes Creative Disc (not used)
This class is the second capstone for students in the Dance Concentration of the Interdisciplinary BFA. In this course students refine their interdisciplinary work into a final project and reflection. Senior Standing (Spring) Credits 4
