Studies of different dance styles through readings, dance studio experiences, discussions, and concert attendance.
- Subject
- DCE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-27 University Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncg.edu
130 courses with the subject DCE, 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.
Studies of different dance styles through readings, dance studio experiences, discussions, and concert attendance.
Dance First-Year Foundations will provide Dance Majors with the skills to help them transition to and navigate the university academic experience. With an emphasis on connecting to peers, faculty and curriculum in the School of Dance, students will also develop introductory dance composition, qualitative research writing and critical thinking skills.
Introduction to the movement techniques of contemporary dance, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities.
Development of technical skills in contemporary dance, including rhythmic perception and spatial awareness, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance.
Introduction to basic ballet techniques.
Development of technical skills in ballet, including directions of the body, alignment, function and access of turnout, and use of the French ballet lexicon, with emphasis on safe and efficient body use.
Introduction to the style, technique, and rhythmic structures of jazz dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and personal expression.
DCE 118 contextualizes the study of Jazz Dance as informed by its African Diasporic origins. Coursework will focus on the origins of Jazz Dance through studies of social dance and concert jazz dance forms.
Continued development of technical skills in ballet, including directions of the body, alignment, function and access of turnout, and use of the French ballet lexicon, with emphasis on safe and efficient body use. This course is designed specifically for musical theatre majors.
Contemporary Dance Praxis I focuses on progressive dance training from a somatic (mind and body) approach. Emphasis will be on building strength, coordination, and musicality to support movement based on anatomical principles.
Introduction to the style and rhythmic structures of jazz dance with an emphasis on technique specific to musical theatre performance and expression.
Introduction to the history and vocabulary of West African dance, emphasizing the central role that dance plays in African cultures.
Introduction to theory, historical context, and technique of traditional and contemporary tap dance forms.
Workshop experiences in dance creation and performance practices. Informal or formal presentation of choreographic works created with faculty and/or graduate students in dance.
Introductory study of dance in historical and cultural contexts through a variety of critical lenses. Course includes lectures, discussions, analysis of dance on film, concert attendance, and practical dance experiences.
The Sanfoka is a Ghanaian symbol of a bird whose head turns back to honor the past while moving forward. DCE 204 examines the historical traditions and global transformations of African Dance and Music to explore the dynamic evolution of the two forms across the African Diaspora.
Critical study of modernism and postmodernism in dance in the U.S. and Europe. Broadens the traditional dance history canon and focuses on sociocultural events that shaped innovation in dance.
Further development of technical skills in contemporary dance, including increased movement capabilities, rhythmic accuracy, and spatial relationships, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance.
Development of technical skills in ballet, including safe and efficient alignment and clear articulation of movement vocabulary, with emphasis on increased vocabulary and musicality.
Continuation of DCE 116.
Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic and movement observation skills.
Jazz Dance: from the Street to the Stage explores the historical African Diasporic roots of Jazz Dance focusing on the political and social origins of Jazz Dance in Africanist and American Dance traditions through movement sessions, lectures, and class projects.
Contemporary Dance Praxis II furthers the development of Contemporary dance training from a somatic (mind and body) approach. Course activities amplify musicality and dynamic phrasing of movement, and develop performance creativity through the use of spontaneous solutions to improvisational prompts.
The study of somatic practices in dance. Students will explore and discuss issues related to one body practice. Topics include body awareness, alignment, injury prevention, and movement observation.
Introduction to Global and Social Dance forms from Europe, Asia, Africa, and/or the Americas. Particular dance form varies by semester.
Intermediate-level African dance technique. Further exploration of the principles of West African movement and the historic and cultural contexts in which the dances are presented.
Continuation of tap dance technique through traditional movement vocabulary, contemporary forms and improvisation, and historical context of tap dance.
An introductory study of yoga as a mind and body practice that develops somatic (mind/body) wellness for everyone.
Study of the relationship of sound and movement, accompaniment and dance, accompaniment/composer and teacher/choreographer, and a practical application of these understandings.
Development of performance skills for dancers placed at the 200-technique level or higher through rehearsals and performances of a dance work choreographed by dance faculty or professional dance artists.
An introductory study of Pilates as a body/mind practice that develops physical competency and enhances quality of life through exercise, breath awareness and healthy living practice.
Extensive rehearsal culminating in formal or informal presentation of choreography created by students.
Study of the elements of time, space, and design as they are artistically significant in dance.
Supervised experience in introductory level technical production work supporting dance performances.
An exploratory introduction to Laban Bartenieff Movement Analysis through movement integration through movement integration, observation, critical research, notation, and analysis. Students will apply principles explored to multiple purposes including choreography, movement coaching, style analysis, and dance education.
Directed work with a dance faculty member on the exploration, development, and/or presentation of creative research methods, materials, and works.
Historical inquiry of the routes and roots of diasporic dance practices such as jazz, tap, flamenco, tango, and salsa, focusing on processes such as mestizaje, appropriation, migration, colonization, and globalization.
Further development of technical skills in contemporary dance. Increased complexity of movement, rhythm, and spatial design, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities.
Further development of technical skills in ballet, including dynamic alignment, body/mind connection, and proprioception, with emphasis on self expression through the ballet aesthetic.
Continuation of DCE 216 for further development of skill, style, and understanding of the jazz form of dance.
Theory and practice of intermediate-level contemporary dance technique and its relationship to the artistic and professional field.
The study of Yoga as a somatic physical artform. Yoga focuses on alignment, sequencing of poses, and yoga philosophy through the study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
An examination of musical theatre dance styles as set by traditional choreographers. Students will study the movement vocabularies of a range of 20th Century choreographers, learn selections from their repertoire, marry acting techniques with dance performance, and become industry-ready by participating in mock audition experiences.
Advanced study of complex rhythms of African dance. The class will connect traditional songs, dances, and music with the culture and use those elements in choreography.
An examination of musical theatre dance styles as set by contemporary choreographers. Students will study the movement vocabularies of a range of 21st Century choreographers, learn selections from their repertoire, marry acting techniques with dance performance, and become industry-ready by participating in mock audition experiences.
Continuation of tap dance technique through traditional movement vocabulary, advanced Broadway tap repertoire, contemporary rhythm tap and improvisation, and historical context of tap dance.
Study of the body and movement as relevant to dance. Emphasis on anatomical and kinesiological principles, alignment, body issues, prevention and care of injuries.
Development of performance skills for dancers placed at the 300-level technique or higher through rehearsals and performances of a dance work choreographed by dance faculty or professional dance artists.
Observe, participate, learn, and develop as a dancer. Create appropriate lesson plans integrating dance movement as a learning tool with 3–5 year old preschool students and with elementary school students.
Supervised experience in advanced level technical production work supporting dance performances.
An introduction to issues, methods, and materials in the field as they affect decisions about teaching dance. Teaching and learning techniques include observation and instruction in practicum settings.
Introduction to major issues in the field as they affect decisions about teaching dance.
Theory and practice in technical production areas of dance performance. Topics include lighting, sound, costumes, scenery, video, and production management.
Supervised experience in technical production work supporting dance performances.
Planning, teaching, and evaluating dance technique in studio and community settings for elementary, middle, and high school age students. Emphasis on fundamentals of developmentally appropriate practice in the teaching of dance.
Exploration of concert dance over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in a variety of geographic areas. Through various critical lenses, this course analyzes the choreographic production of influential dance makers.
Refinement of technical skills in contemporary dance. Complex movement, rhythm, and spatial design, with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance.
Mastery of kinesthetic, expressive, and aesthetic principles of contemporary ballet at an advanced/professional level.
Jazz Dance IV studies the lineages and future directions of Jazz Dance through advanced training in Jazz Dance contemporary, commercial, lyrical, funk, and musical theatre dance techniques. Dance technical training is augmented by class projects and presentations that explore historical lineages and socio-cultural influences in Jazz Dance.
Development of improvisational performance skills for advanced dancers through a thorough study of Contact Improvisation.
Theory and practice of advanced-level contemporary dance technique and its relationship to the artistic and professional field.
Advanced study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include sociocultural constructions of dancers' bodies, somatic theory, body pedagogies, and somatic practices related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy.
Introduction to the history and practice of Brazilian capoeira, with emphasis on the style known as capoeira angola. Includes readings, discussion, film viewing and studio practice.
The course is designed to develop core strength, flexibility, posture, and range of motion and covers the fundamentals of Pilates with an emphasis on breathing, alignment, and core stability.
A pilates theory course that develops knowledge and capacity to teach beginning and intermediate level pilates mat exercises. Course competencies also will focus on core strength, breath and spinal flexibility while challenging upper body strength, range of motion in the hips and spine, and spinal extension.
African Dance IV studies the complex movement and rhythms of African Dance from different ethnic cultures at an advanced level. Historical, social, cultural, and/or religious contents of the dances will be presented. Students will synthesize their understanding of these topics through class projects and presentations.
Develops knowledge of advanced principles and exercises in Pilates, focusing on somatic principles, biomechanics of movement, and anatomy to perform complex pilates exercises.
Develops the foundational pedagogy needed to teach pilates. Focuses on the application of the principles of Pilates in the teaching and demonstration of exercises. Students will build pedagogical skills, cueing techniques, and confidence through observation and practice teaching.
Development of performance skills for advanced dancers through rehearsals and performances of a significant dance work choreographed by dance faculty or approved dance artists in the field.
Study of choreographic works viewed through six thematic lenses: non-narrative dance, myth, gender and sexuality, culturally specific explorations, social and political commentary, and music and choreography.
This advanced production course delves into the technical, aesthetic, and theoretical dimensions of dance design. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the practical application and conceptual understanding for dance and performance arts.
Study of and experience in developing choreographic materials for various sized groups. Special emphasis on techniques for the integration of formal values and artistic intention.
Overview of professional performing arts career management tools. Students learn the basics of applying entrepreneurship skills and strategies to starting and sustaining an arts-related business.
A study trip to experience dance and performance in New York City; activities include attending dance concerts, classes, and meeting with dancers who live and work in NYC.
Consideration of methodological issues related to teaching dance in public school and community settings.
Development of competencies for teaching dance in elementary public school settings.
Methods of teaching dance with observation, participation, and planning/teaching/evaluating at secondary level. Development of competencies for teaching dance in secondary public school settings.
An introduction to portfolio and performance assessment. Reliability, validity, and bias in the construction of classroom assignments and practice the cycle of planning, instructing, assessing for instruction in dance.
Supervised student teaching experience in dance education. Full-time teaching in a school setting.
Reflection on student teaching experiences and preparation for future career as a dance educator.
Exploration of how dance and dance film technologies work best together and why, including composing for the camera, recording dancers in action, and editing footage to create original work.
An introduction to the study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include somatic theory and practice, and body issues related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy.
Advanced work in a somatic practice. Areas of study include foundations, reading the body, student and teacher issues, resource lectures, and practice teaching.
Intermediate level introduction to Laban Bartenieff Movement Analysis through movement integration, observation, critical research, notation, and analysis.
Culminating choreographic experience for students completing choreography concentration in B.F.A.
Through discipline-based research in dance studies, students engage in scholarly, creative practice, and analytical discourse to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their academic program to address a practical problem or challenge in a real-world context and prepare and present their capstone projects.
Intensive work in area of special interest in dance. Available to exceptionally qualified students on recommendation of academic advisor and instructor.
Current topics and issues in dance as art, education, or therapy for students with sufficient preparation for intensive study of identified area.
Rehearsal and performance of choreography designed to challenge student dancers at their highest level of performance. Choreography by full time faculty. Selected readings and written assignments accompany practical work.
Honors Work.
Exploration of concert dance over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in a variety of geographic areas. Through various critical lenses, this course analyzes the choreographic production of influential dance makers.
Introduction to scholarship and research methodologies in dance studies. Students will be introduced to key theories and methodologies that have shaped the interdisciplinary field of dance research.
In-depth personal inquiry into the nature and making of meaning for a selected area of concern in dance. Includes significant individual project.
Theory and practice related to teaching dance technology, including new media and interdisciplinary relationships. Includes planning, teaching, and assessing student learning in one unit of study.
The relationship of sound and movement, accompaniment and dance, accompanist/composer and teacher/choreographer, and bringing these understandings to practical application.
Introduction to the business of dance including aspects of building a professional practice relevant to career goals including grant writing, project development and management, public relations, and concert production and presentation.
Opportunities for dancers to practice their craft, developing working knowledge of different styles of African Dance, Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Jazz Dance, and other movement practices. Style and emphasis may vary each semester.
Advanced study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include sociocultural constructions of dancers' bodies, somatic theory, body pedagogies, and somatic practices related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy.
Introduction to the history and practice of Brazilian capoeira, with emphasis on the style known as capoeira angola. Includes readings, discussion, film viewing and studio practice.
Course designed to develop core strength, flexibility, posture, and range of motion and covers the fundamentals of Pilates with an emphasis on breathing, alignment, and core stability.
Develops knowledge of advanced principles and exercises in Pilates, focusing on somatic principles, biomechanics of movement, and anatomy to perform complex pilates exercises.
Develop the pedagogy needed to teach Pilates. Focus on the application of the principles of Pilates in the teaching and demonstration of exercises. Students will build pedagogical skills, cueing techniques, and confidence through observation and practice teaching.
Planning and implementation of projects related to master's standards for dance licensure, with ongoing reflection and dialogue.
Advanced practicum in the technical, aesthetic and theoretical aspects of dance design.
Exploration of diverse perspectives on choreography: process, period, style, and genre. Individualized problems and projects developed with each student artist.
A pedagogy theory course in pilates that develops knowledge and capacity to teach beginning and intermediate level mat exercises. Pilates competencies focus on core strength, breath and spinal flexibility while challenging upper body strength, range of motion in the hips and spine, spinal extension and inverted balance.
Theory and practice related to teaching dance technique and performance to school-aged populations. Includes planning, teaching, and assessing student learning in one unit of study.
Theory and practice related to teaching choreography to school-aged populations, with an emphasis on collaboration. Includes planning, teaching, and assessing student learning in one unit of study.
Theory and practice related to teaching critical thinking and dance literacy with school-aged populations, including interdisciplinary relationships. Includes planning, teaching, and assessing student learning in one unit of study.
A systematic analysis of assessment in K-12 dance pedagogy. Reliability, validity, and bias in the construction of classroom assignments and practice the cycle of planning, instructing, assessing for instruction in dance.
An introduction to Laban Bartenieff Movement Analysis through movement integration, observation, critical research, notation, and analysis.
Curriculum planning for dance in educational settings. Involvement with issues in the field.
Consideration of pedagogical issues and strategies in teaching dance studio and theory courses at the undergraduate college/university level.
Observation of dance teaching and supervised practice at the university or K-12 level; some sections may include a required seminar.
Supervised teaching culminating in the development of a portfolio demonstrating competencies required for Standard Professional I licensure.
Exploration of how dance and dance film technologies work best together and why, including composing for the camera, recording dancers in action, and editing footage to create original work.
An introduction to the study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include somatic theory and practice, and body issues related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy.
Advanced work in a somatic practice. Areas of study include foundations, reading the body, student and teacher issues, resource lectures, and practice teaching.
Specific course title identified each semester by subscript, e.g., Problems Seminar: Dance as Therapy.
Rehearsal and performance of work designed to challenge graduate students at their level of performance. Choreography by graduate faculty.
Rehearsal and performance of choreography created or reconstructed by faculty or guest artist.
Development of teaching portfolio to meet specific requirements for M licensure in dance. Students may substitute National Board Professional Teaching Standards portfolio with prior permission.
Through individual instruction and mentorship, this course prepares students for both the oral presentation and the written portion of comprehensive exams/portfolio review.
Intensive study in an area of special interest in dance.
Culminating choreography research with a performed or presented outcome. Possibilities include structured choreography, improvisation, lecture demonstration, master class, community based or historical research with performance, and digitally based projects.
This production lab delves into the technical, aesthetic, and theoretical dimensions of dance design specifically for M.F.A. candidates in their third year preparing for their thesis performances. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the practical application and conceptual understanding for dance and performance arts.
Research, development, and completion of approved project which substantially contributes to mastery in M.F.A. or M.A. concentration and integrates knowledge gained through the degree program.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of portfolio review.
Thesis Extension.
Research Extension.
Source: University of North Carolina at Greensboro's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61