30 courses with the subject DAP, 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.
DAP 200Selected Topics1-6
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Basic skills of social dance, including the fox-trot, cha-cha, waltz, swing, rumba, polka, and novelty dances. Also introduction tango, merengue, and samba. Enroll as an individual or with partner. No experience necessary.
Basic vocabulary of jazz dance. Emphasizes strength, technique, coordination, musicality, and appreciation of the art form. No dance experience necessary.
Introduction to Latin American dancing including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Samba. Develop dance skills for use in social settings and gain appreciation of artistic, athletic, and cultural qualities of dance. Covers partnering, style, rhythm, and music.
This course introduces students to origins and techniques that constitute Hip Hop dance. Students will learn about Hip Hop dance as a part of hip hop culture that can contribute to personal and societal awareness.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Foundations of movement covers Kinesiology and Somatics as they inform movement technique/skill. Emphasis will be placed on application of knowledge to personal practice and pedagogy/coaching.
Histories of ballet, modern, tap and jazz dance, and their impact on dance as we know it today. Readings, discussion, viewing and demonstration. No dance experience necessary.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration and definition of the shape and content of dance. Improvisation, motivation, style, purpose, and precise movement. Factors contributing to performance and choreography. Prior completion of at least three DTS technique classes.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
