University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Courses
DANC
65 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 1108Yoga. (2) Introduction and practice of yoga, especially as it
relates to dance training. Students condition the body and mind through the physical and intellectual practice of yoga. Course content includes learning and executing corporeal postures, breath work, and mental focusing exercises. By the end of this course, students will have built upon their individual measures of strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as gained mental clarifying and stress-relieving techniques. May be repeated for credit.
DANC 2016Choreographic Analysis. (3) Prerequisite(s): Dance major
DANC 1280, or permission of instructor. Study of the form and content of choreographic dance works through observation, description, technical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Crafting tools and aesthetic communication is examined through daily guided discussion, formal debate, oral project presentation, and writing.
or DANC 2218 - Modern Dance for Majors IIB (2) Advanced Movement Practice Courses (4-5 credit hours) Select one area of focus and complete both courses in that area: Advanced African Diaspora Dance Courses (4-5 credit hours) Choose two of the following:
DANC 2218Modern Dance for Majors IIB. (2) Prerequisite(s): DANC
2217 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor. Intermediate Modern dance technique. Intermediate modern dance concepts are explored, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students continue to learn, embody, and demonstrate intermediate-level movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Ballet Courses (6 credit hours) Students are placed in courses appropriate to their level, with mo students beginning the sequence at level I. Students complete a total of 6 hours of ballet courses.
Dance Capstone Course (1 credit hour) st DANC 4802 – Applied Dance Capstone (1) Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Practical application of production work in the areas of scenery, lighting, sound, costuming, properties, and stage management. May be repeated for credit.
DANC 3201Professional Training Certificate in Dance4
Prerequisite(s): Audition or permission of department. Both DANC 3201 and DANC 3202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year. First year of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
DANC 3202Professional Training Certificate in Dance4
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3201 and audition at Charlotte Ballet. Both DANC 3201 and DANC 3202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year. Second semester of a two-year program of pre- professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on advanced pointe work for women and men's grande allegro work. DANC 3210. Ballet for Majors III. (2) Prerequisite(s): DANC 2210 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor. The study of classical ballet technique at the intermediate/advanced level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out), jumping concepts, turning concepts. Additional focus on musicality and artistry. May be repeated for credit. DANC 3214. Contemporary Dance. (2) Prerequisite(s): DANC 2209 or DANC 2210; DANC 2217 or DANC 2218; DANC 2125 or DANC 2128; Two courses from the following: DANC 2127, DANC 2130, DANC 2226. Intermediate/advanced contemporary dance integrating classical and technical dance forms and movement practice styles with improvisational practices. Class sessions include conditioning, stretching, and movement exercises that culminate in the performance of complex combinations. Students strengthen muscle memory, enhance aesthetic and kinesthetic awareness, and refine musicality across genres to cultivate a dynamic and expressive movement vocabulary. May be repeated for credit.
or DANC 4110 - Communicating Across the Dance Discipline (3) or DANC 4250 - Dance in Community (3) or DANC 4328 - Teaching Dance: Theories and Practices (3) Performance and Production Courses (4-5 credit hours)
DANC 3229Contact Improvisation. (2) Pre- or Corequisite(s): DANC
1217, DANC 1218, or DANC 1280; or permission of instructor. Experiential exploration of basic concepts of contact improvisation including falling and rolling to the floor, and partnering skills of weight sharing and lifting. Focus on developing highly attuned body awareness in relation to earth, gravity, and connection to others. Students learn, embody, practice, and demonstrate contact improvisational dance skills in a studio setting. May be repeated for credit. DANC 3230. Choreography II. (3) Prerequisite(s): DANC 2216. Focuses on the development of dance composition concepts and methods. Students use dance and the choreographic process as modes of thinking to investigate ideas and conduct creative research. Four contact hours plus a minimum of 2-3 hours lab time. May be repeated for credit.
DANC 3231Choreography in Context: Danced Collaborations in
Urban Spaces. (3) Prerequisite(s): DANC 2216. Examines ways in which we can make art in the context of our physical environments, audiences, and communities, specifically through the processes of site-specific work and community collaborations. The practice of improvisation as a process and product for making dance and performance are deeply investigated. Drawing on the history and methodologies of improvisation, site-specific, and community-centered artists, students build a foundation for and develop their creative skill sets as they improvise, make, and perform dances outside the traditional theatre space. May be repeated for credit.
DANC 4201Professional Training Certificate in Dance4
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3202 and audition at Charlotte Ballet. Third semester of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on classical and contemporary variations for women and partnering skills for men. Both DANC 4201 and DANC 4202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
DANC 4202Professional Training Certificate in Dance4
Prerequisite(s): DANC 4201 and audition at Charlotte Ballet. Fourth semester of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on classical and contemporary variations for women and partnering skills for men. Both DANC 4201 and DANC 4202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
DANC 4227Dance Education Methods for the Elementary School3
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1209; DANC 1217; DANC 1280; EDUC 1100 or EDUC 1511; SPED 2100; meet requirements for the Praxis Core Test; Criminal Background Check; and accepted application to the College of Education; or permission of instructor. Examination and application of theories and practices for teaching standards-based dance education in grades K-5 with emphasis on arts integration pedagogy. Students plan, deliver, and assess instruction and reflect on their experiences. Includes observation and teaching in an elementary school setting.
DANC 4257Dance Education Methods for the Secondary School3
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1209; DANC 1217; DANC 1280; EDUC 1100 or EDUC 1511; SPED 2100; meet requirements for the Praxis Core Test; Criminal Background Check; and accepted application to the College of Education; or permission of instructor. Examination and application of theories and practices for teaching standards-based dance education in grades 6-12 with emphasis on engaging all learners in creative processes. Students plan, deliver, and assess instruction and reflect on their experiences. Includes observation and teaching in a secondary school setting.
DANC 4400Internship in Dance. (1 to 6) Prerequisite(s): Minimum2.5
GPA, Junior or Senior standing, and permission of department chair. Research and/or in-service training for dance majors and minors in cooperating organizations. Specific content is based upon a contract between the students department and professional organization. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
DANC 4402Choreography III: Choreography and Production
Practicum. (3) Prerequisite(s): DANC 3230; Application. Engagement in the creative process of dance-making through development, rehearsal, feedback, and refinement of original choreography for public performance, alongside the production process of planning, collaborating, and executing design, production, and stage management tasks to produce a dance concert. May be repeated for credit for new choreography project. DANC 4466. Dance Curriculum Design. (3) Prerequisite(s): DANC 4227 and DANC 4257. To be taken during the first semester of the Year-Long Internship. Development of units of dance study aligned with state and national curriculum standards based on the needs, interests, and cultural context of the dance program at the student teaching site. Reflection on the role of dance education within a school arts program and the role of dance educators in supporting student development. Course requirements include the development of a draft teaching portfolio aligned with a national teacher assessment instrument. Clinical requirements include one day per week of teaching and observation in the student teaching placement site.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit for new choreography project.
standing. Creation of a culminating project that investigates and articulates the connections between dance and another career field of study that the student has undertaken at UNC Charlotte.
