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DA 103Dance Appreciation–An Introduction to Dance Studies

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DA 112Dynamic Embodiment and Efficient Movement. A course designed to improve the dancer’s0.5

strength, stretch, and overall body condition. The course is specifically tailored to help the physical demands of a dancer. Cross-listed with DA112F.Offered as required. DA 112F Dynamic Embodiment and Efficient Movement. Zero units. See DA112. Offered as required. 275 / 445

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Alias: DA 112F

DA 114Hip Hop and Street Dance . An open level dance class designed for the student who wishes to0.5

develop the basic foundation and techniques of Hip Hop and Street Dance. Cross-listed withDA114H. DA 114H Hip Hop and Street Dance Lab. Zero units. Lab fee. See DA 114.

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DA 116Dance Pedagogy I- Introduction to Movement Analysis and Somatic Studies

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DA 120Hatha Yoga. The aim of Hatha Yoga is a more thorough understanding of self. Students will0.5

pursue this objective through asana, meditation, and pranayama, practicing the integration of their body, mind and breath. DA 120Y Hatha Yoga Lab Zero units. Lab fee. See DA120.

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DA 151Ballet I. A practical, beginning level ballet class designed for the student who wishes to develop0.5

the basic fundamental techniques of ballet. Cross-listed with DA151B. Offered fall and spring semesters. DA 151B Ballet I Lab. Zero units. See DA151. Offered fall and spring semesters

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Alias: DA 151B

DA 161Jazz I A practical, beginning-level jazz class designed for the student who wishes to develop0.5

the basic fundamental techniques of jazz. Cross-listed with DA151B. Offered fall and spring semesters. DA 161J Dance: Jazz. Zero units. See DA161. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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Alias: DA 151B

DA 171Modern Dance I . A beginning level dance class designed to build the fundamental techniques0.5

of Modern Dance. The student will study the ideas and concepts of our Modern Dance pioneers through practical application of movement. Cross-listed with DA171M. Offered every semester. DA 171M Modern Dance I lab. Zero units. See DA271. Offered every semester.

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Alias: DA 171M

DA 181Tap I. A practical, beginning level tap class designed to develop the basic fundamental0.5

techniques of tap dance. Cross-listed with DA181T. Offered as required. DA 181T Tap I lab. Zero units. See DA181. Offered as required. DA 191 History of Dance (A) (O) (U). One unit. This course traces the evolution of Western dance from Primitive tribal dance through the birth of folk dance, classical and modern dance, and ballroom dance. DA 210 Movement for Performers I (A) (CC). One unit. This is an actor-oriented course in developing the body as a performance instrument. Lessons focus on building physical presence, increasing interpretative choices, increasing flexibility and range of motion, and learning to control stage focus. Offered fall and spring semesters. DA 211 Movement for the Performers II (A) (CC). One unit. A continuation of the techniques learned in TH 210. 276 / 445

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Prerequisite: TH117.* A non-refundable laboratory fee is required. TH 117, 210. Offered as required.
Alias: DA 181T

DA 191Dance History (U O)

Subject: DA
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DA 210Movement; (CC)

or DA301 Musical Theatre Styles (O CC) or DA304 Musical Theatre Styles Tap (O CC)

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DA 214Hip Hop and Street Dance II. A second level dance class for the student who wishes to0.5

continue to develop the techniques learned in Hip Hop and Street Dance. Cross-listed with DA214H.Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only. DA214H Hip Hop II. 0 units. See DA214.

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Alias: DA 214H

DA 245Dance Exploration and Improvisation This course is designed for anyone curious about0.5

the practice of improvisation. The goal is to discover expression and embodiment through the practice of movement. Dancers and non-dancers alike are welcome. Students will deepen and broaden their understanding of improvisation as an integral part of creative and performance processes through movement explorations, guided movement exercises, readings, discussions, observations and journaling. The skills developed in this class are applicable to any creative process and will support the ability of movement invention and choreography. Open to all levels of ability. DA 245I Dance Exploration and Improvisation Lab: 0 units see DA245.

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DA 248Improvisation for the Performer A course in improvisation designed to teach students the0.5

aspects of spontaneity in performance through the ability to make articulate choices quickly and effectively. This will enable the student to discover an interesting character and a compelling performance. Students learn to be genuine and “in the moment,” benefitting both actors and non-actors. Students will learn to make strong choices and take acting risks while not worrying about failure. The class will value true listening and honest connection with fellow actor(s). This class is open to both theatre majors and non-theatre majors. Offered as needed. DA 248I Improvisation for the Performer Lab Zero units. See DA248. Offered as needed. DA 250 History of Dance (A) (O) (UU). One unit. A Cultural, Social and Historical Approach. This course will look at dance from a global viewpoint through observation and assessment of both Western and Non-Western forms of dance and their relationship to culture, society and history. The class utilizes a contextual lens to review ritual, theatrical, folk, performance and social forms of dance. The class will focus on a variety of genres of dance that are relevant to understanding diversity and intercultural factors.

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DA 250History of Dance II- A Social, Cultural and Historical approach

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DA 252Ballet II A practical, intermediate level ballet class designed for the student who has the basic0.5

knowledge of the ballet and wishes to strengthen their technique. Cross listed with DA252B.Prerequisite: DA151 or DA151B or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters. DA 252B Ballet II lab. Zero units. See DA252. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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DA 262Jazz II. A practical, intermediate level jazz class designed for the student who has the0.5

basic knowledge of jazz technique and wishes to strengthen their technique. Cross-listed with DA262J.Prerequisite:DA161 or DA161J or permission of the instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters. DA 262J Jazz II lab . Zero units. See DA262. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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Alias: DA 262J

DA 272Modern Dance II . An intermediate level dance class designed for the student who has0.5

the basic knowledge of modern dance and wishes to strengthen their technique and further their study of the concepts of our Modern Dance Pioneers through practical application of movement. Cross-listed with DA272M. Prerequisite DA171 or DA171M or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semester. DA 272M Modern Dance II lab . Zero units. See DA272. Offered fall and spring semester. 277 / 445

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Alias: DA 272M

DA 282Tap II. A practical, intermediate level tap class designed to strengthen the fundamental0.5

techniques of tap dancing. Cross-listed with DA282T. Prerequisite DA181 or DA181T or permission of the instructor. Offered as required. DA 282T Tap II lab. Zero units. See DA282. Offered as required.

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Alias: DA 282T

DA 295Musical Theatre Dance (A) (CC) (L) (O). One unit. A practical open level dance class designed to

familiarize the student with the styles of dance most frequently used in Musical Theatre. Students will be taught choreography of specific musical theatre dance genres to perform. The student will also be given an overview of the various expectations and roles that may be required in the Musical Theatre Industry. Required by all Theatre Performance Majors. Open to performance majors. Prerequisites: One half unit or 0 unit dance technique classes in any of the three disciples of Dance: Modern, Jazz, or Ballet.

Subject: DA
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Edition: 197197-undated-wagner.edu
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DA 301Musical Theatre Styles (A) (CC) (O). One unit. A practical open level dance class designed to

familiarize the student with the styles of dance most frequently used in Musical Theatre. Students wil lbe taught choreography. Prerequisites: DA295.

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DA 302Experiential Anatomy and Kinesiology

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DA 303Partnering. A practical class for the experienced dancer to develop the techniques ofs hared0.5

weight and principles of classical partnering, i.e. lifts, carries and promenades. Cross-listed with

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DA 303PPermission of instructor required. Offered as required

DA 303P Partnering Lab. Zero units. See DA 303. Offered as required.

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DA 304Musical Theatre Styles Tap (A) (CC) (O). One unit. A practical open level dance class designed to

familiarize the student with the styles of tap dance most frequently used in Musical Theatre. Students will be taught choreography to perform. Prerequisites: DA295. Offered as required.

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DA 316Dance Pedagogy II – Lesson Planning and Curriculum Building

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DA 353Ballet III . A practical advanced level ballet class designed for the student who wishes to0.5

maintain their ballet technique and develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements. Cross-listed with DA353B. Prerequisites: DA252 or DA252B or permission of the instructor. Offered every fall and spring semester. DA 353B Ballet III lab. Zero units. See DA 353. Offered every fall and spring semester.

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Alias: DA 353B

DA 363Jazz III . A practical advanced level jazz class designed for the student to maintain their jazz0.5

technique and wishes to continue to develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements. Cross- listed with DA363J.Prerequisite: DA262 or DA262J or permission of the instructor. Offered every fall and spring semester. 278 / 445

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DA 373Modern Dance III. A practical advanced level dance class designed for the student who has0.5

the skills of modern dance and wishes to maintain their technique and study more eclectic and contemporary theories of movement through practical application. Cross-listed with DA373M.Prerequisite: DA272 or DA272M or permission of instructor. DA 373M Modern Dance III lab. Zero units. See DA373. Offered every semester.

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Alias: DA 373M

DA 383Tap III . A practical advanced level Tap dance class designed for the student to maintain their0.5

technique and wishes to continue to develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements. Prerequisite: DA282 or DA282T or permission of the instructor. Offered as required. DA 383T Tap III lab. Zero units. See DA 383. Offered as required.

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DA 395Dance Criticism (UU OO)

Senior Learning Community: Student completes the SLC in Education. 272 / 445

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DA 401Techniques of Choreography (A) (CC). One unit. A comprehensive study of choreographic theory

and composition in which students will develop the ability to move freely and create movement vocabulary. The course is designed to develop the tools of space, time and dynamics for choreography. Prerequisites: DA210, DA248, DA2481 or permission of instructor.

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DA 402Techniques of Choreography and Performance (A) (CC). One unit. A studio class where the students

will apply the skills mastered in DA 401 to create a more developed choreographic composition for public presentation. Prerequisite: DA 401. Offered as required.

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DA 416Dance Pedagogy III

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DA 454Ballet IV . A practical advanced level ballet class designed for the student who is serious0.5

about dance and has already established a strong technique while developing more advanced movement ability, performance skills and styles of ballet dance. The class will aid in preparing the student for working in the professional world of dance. Cross-listed with DA454B. Prerequisites:DA353 or DA353B or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semester. DA 454B Ballet IV lab. Zero units. See DA454. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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Alias: DA 454B

DA 464Jazz IV . A practical advanced level ballet class designed for the student who is serious about0.5

dance and has already established a strong technical foundation. The class will facilitate the student’s ability to maintain their technique while developing more advanced performance skills. The class will aid in preparing the student for work in the professional world of dance. Cross-listed withDA464J. Prerequisites: DA363 or DA363J or permission of instructor. Offered as required. 279 / 445

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DA 484Tap IV. A practical advanced level tap class designed for the student who is serious about dance0.5

and has already established a strong technical foundation. The class will facilitate the student’s ability to maintain their technique while developing more advanced movement ability, performance skills and styles of jazz dance. The class will aid in preparing the student for work in the professional world of dance. Cross-listed with DA484T. DA 484T Tap IV lab . Zero unit. See DA484. Offered as required.

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Prerequisite: DA383 or DA383T or permission of instructor. Offered as required.
Alias: DA 484T

DA 495Contemporary Dance Workshop . A class designed for the intermediate and advanced level0.5

dancers to work within an experimental and creative environment. The course will provide students with intensive practical experience through close work with faculty. Students will be mentored to express themselves artistically through dance and develop a contemporary form of artistic expression. Cross-listed with DA495C. Instructor permission required. DA 495C Contemporary Dance Workshop lab. Zero units. See DA495.

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Alias: DA 495C

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