6 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.
DAN 101Modern Dance 13
3 Skills Lab Hours Description In this introductory course, students explore dance as an artistic medium of expression. Various dance techniques are introduced to enhance students’ physical abilities, including muscular strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and cardiovascular capacity. Through experiential learning, students investigate dance’s communicative properties and use movement to convey artistic meaning. Aesthetic analysis of different dance styles provides insight into dance as a narrative form. Additionally, students attend a professional dance production and choreograph an original solo work. The goal is for students to gain appreciation for dance as an art form through both physical practice and theoretical study. No prior dance training is required. Learning Outcomes
3 Skills Lab Hours Description This course is an introduction to tap dance. Students acquire an understanding of the foundational principles and techniques characteristic of tap dance. Emphasis is placed on the communicative nature of dance as an art form. Various dance skills encourage body awareness and a commitment to physical activity. No prior dance training is required. Learning Outcomes
3 Skills Lab Hours Description In this performance-based course, students gain hands-on experience applying dance techniques. They participate in choreography by both faculty and fellow students. All aspects of the production process are explored through a culminating dance concert. Students choreograph original works for public presentation. Rehearsal skills are developed through discipline, feedback and the application of corrections. Collaboration with production staff is practiced during technical rehearsals. Listed topics such as preparation, choreography concepts, and performance skills are covered. The goal is for students to comprehend the full dance production experience through active participation - from choreography and rehearsal to communicative performance and teamwork behind the scenes. Learning Outcomes
