32 courses with the subject DAN, 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.
2 hours 1 credit This course introduces the student to various modern dance techniques including those of Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Paul Taylor and Alvin Ailey. This is a participatory learning experience with an emphasis on learning through movement.
2 hours 1 credit An introduction to classical ballet for the beginning student or the student who wishes to refresh his/ her skills. A traditional barre will be followed by center work and movement through space.
2 hours 1 credit This course introduces the student to jazz dance through the styles of Gus Giordano, Talley Beatty, and Lynn Simonson. Live jazz music provides accompaniment for this course.
2 hours 1 credit A movement course designed to give students training in video dance skills including hip-hop. Course work includes training in video choreography.
2 class hours 1 credit This course will familiarize the student with basic Latin dance techniques. The cultural significance of each dance will be highlighted. Course qualifies as Pathways Common Core 2C–Creative E HYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE COURSES
to the Art of Dance (2C 1) 3 hours 3 credits A study of dance as an art form. Includes an introduction to theories and styles of dance from the Renaissance to the avant-garde. Relationship of dance to music, fine art, and theater discussed and clarified through film showings, selected readings and attendance at dance performances. No previous experience required.
of the department. In Repertory 1 students will rehearse and perform a dance work. Through this process they will gain the technical, collaborative and performance skills necessary for a career in dance. This course is offered for students who are not cast in Dance Workshop.
4 hours 2 credits Offered as needed This course is a continuation of the technique and the theory of Advanced Beginning Ballet II. Greater emphasis is placed on low intermediate to intermediate ballet technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. In this course, ballet technique and vocabulary will be presented through breath and flow with an emphasis on improving anatomical awareness and alignment, developing musical sensitivity, and using dance as a form of expression.
4 hours 2 credits Beginning or Intermediate Modern Dance and/or Ballet (DAN- 125, DAN-126, DAN-127, DAN-220, DAN-221, DAN-222, DAN-135,
4 studio hours 2 credits Offered as needed This course is a continuation of the technique and the theory of Advanced Beginning Ballet. Emphasis is placed on intermediate/advanced ballet technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. In this course, ballet technique and vocabulary will be presented through breath and flow with an emphasis on improving anatomical awareness and alignment, developing musical sensitivity, and using dance as a form of expression.
4 studio hours 2 credits Offered as needed This course is a continuation of the technique and the theory of Intermediate Ballet II. Greater emphasis is placed on intermediate/advanced ballet technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. In this course, ballet technique and vocabulary will be presented through breath and flow with an emphasis on improving anatomical awareness and alignment, developing musical sensitivity, and using dance as a form of expression. 190
1 class hour 2 studio hours 2 credits Offered as needed In Choreography I, students will explore the process of creating dance based on the elements of dance-time, space and energy/movement quality. Improvisation will be used as a method of creating movement material. Choreographic devices and compositional structures will be explored. Students will be encouraged to develop their own creative voices, and to critically evaluate their own and their classmates’ works.
2 class hours 1 credit Offered as needed This course is an introduction to contact improvi- sation. Contact improvisation was developed in the 1970s by a group of dancers coming out of the Judson Church Era. Students will gain an understanding of structural support, following through with a point of contact, weight sharing, and energy flow.
6 studio hours each course 3 credits Offered as needed Workshop I provides performance and repertory experience. Students will learn about various aspects of dance productions, including performance, lighting, costumes, programs, etc.
2-4 credits selected from the following4:
6 studio hours each course 3 credits Offered as needed Dance Workshop II is a continuation of Dance Workshop I. Dance Workshop I provides performance and repertory experience. Students will learn about various aspects of dance productions, including performance, lighting, costumes, programs, etc.
6 studio hours 3 credits Offered as needed Dance Workshop III is a continuation of Dance Workshop II. Dance Workshop III provides performance and repertory experience. Students will learn about various aspects of dance productions, including performance, lighting, costumes, programs, etc.
Source: CUNY Queensborough Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
