54 courses with the subject SDA, 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.
SDA 105Experiencing Dance & Performance (Dance)3
Credit(s) This course is designed for new dance majors and minors and serves as an introduction to the place of dance within academia. Through the practice of descriptive dance writing, and theoretical and physical exploration of pedagogical and choreographic procedures, students engage in independent research and physical experimentation, culminating in a final individual presentation and group performance.
Credit(s) A movement foundation course that enhances kinetic awareness and knowledge by analyzing a broad spectrum of dance genres through combinations and movement exercises. This course explores topics of technique analysis, anatomy, history, improvisation, and approaches to choreography, evaluation, and criticism.
Variable (2-3) Credit(s) This course is designed for students with some prior movement or dance experience and are ready to build on foundational skills at a more structured level. The coursework focuses on building foundational movement skills as a tool for achieving artistic expression. Muscular strength, flexibility, and development of an aesthetic appreciation for modern dance forms are explored.
SDA 139 or permission from dance faculty is required. Permission required.
SDA 141Tap I (Dance)
Variable (2-3) Credit(s) This course is designed for students with some prior movement or dance experience and are ready to build on foundational skills at a more structured level. The coursework introduces foundational tap steps, rhythms, and terminology. Students practice technical accuracy and correct body placement.
SDA 139 or permission from dance faculty. Permission required.
SDA 142Ballet I (Dance)
Variable (2-3) Credit(s) This course is designed for students with some prior movement or dance experience and are ready to build on foundational skills at a more structured level . Foundational principles of classical ballet technique are explored and developed through barre exercises and centre floor work. Explore the history of ballet through selected videos and discussions.
SDA 139 or permission is required. Permission required.
SDA 144Jazz I (Dance)
Variable (2-3) Credit(s) This course is designed for students with some prior movement or dance experience and are ready to build on foundational skills at a more structured level. Foundational concepts of alignment, coordination, and the vocabulary of jazz dance technique are explored. Dance styles include hip-hop, contemporary, and classical jazz.
SDA 139 or permission from dance faculty. Permission required.
SDA 145Intro to Dance/Movement Therapy (Dance)3
Credit(s) This experiential (movement, observation and assessment of movement) and lecture-based class (text, audio and visual learning, discussion, kinesthetic approaches included) will explore and overview of the foundations, principles, clinical application and cultural history of Dance Movement Therapy.
Credit(s) This course is designed to build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for performance of intermediate-level ballet barre exercises, adagio sequences, and allegro combinations. An understanding of proper body mechanics and the classical ballet vocabulary is emphasized.
Credit(s) The Sophomore Review will provide an opportunity for students and faculty to review and assess the student’s experience, goals, and progress within the dance program through to the end of the sophomore year. Faculty assessment, and a self-assessment by the student, will be presented in order to direct the student’s path moving forward as well as determine the student’s potential to successfully continue and complete the dance major curriculum. The course is 0 credits and students must receive a letter grade of a C or better in order to continue as a dance major.
Credit(s) Dance Forum is a program-wide course that meets weekly with all dance majors and, when scheduled, the Theatre Forum throughout the semester. Pertinent academic and department information will be shared, and professional, self-assessment, and self-care topics will be presented. Guest artists and experts will be scheduled to address specific areas of students’ professional development and to enhance the dancers curricular training.
Credit(s) This course is an in-depth exploration of dance beginning at the dawn of time up to classical ballet of the 19th century through historical, cultural, political, and economic events. Topics also include significant works and contributions to the development of the field of dance.
Credit(s) This course is designed to build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for performance of intermediate-level pointe exercises, adagio sequences, and allegro combinations. An understanding of proper body mechanics and the classical ballet vocabulary are emphasized.
Credit(s) This course is designed to focus on building and strengthening dance technique while warming up the mind and body. This course teaches the student to build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for performance of intermediate-level dance movement. The class comprises center work, floor-work and complex movement combinations from the side and corners of the room focusing on proper body mechanics.
Credit(s) An introduction to the field of dance science for dance majors. This course covers the skeletal and muscular systems while addressing alignment deviations and mechanics with special consideration for dance.
Credit(s) An introduction to biomechanics that relate to the movement of joints, dance technique, and injury prevention. The course will focus on kinesthetic movement along with an introduction to other movement studies such as Feldenkrais, Pilates, Alexander Technique or other somatic practices.
Credit(s) The performance-based course will examine artistic processes and practice that expose students to African cultures. Students will explore African music and dance from its historic development rooted in West African traditions to its expansion in the African Diaspora.
Variable Credit(s) Intermediate technique in modern dance continuing from SDA 140 . This course is designed for the dance student who has mastered the beginning level of modern dance study. Focus on clarity and adaptability of modern dance movement. Permission required for 2 credit version.
Variable (2 - 3) Credit(s) Develops tap technique and accuracy continuing from SDA 141 . Class work includes intermediate combinations and projects for students who have mastered the basic techniques of tap. Permission required for 2 credit version.
Variable (2 - 3) Credit(s) Intermediate technique in ballet continuing from SDA 142 . Study involves strengthening stability in various turns while performing exercises on half-toe, further developing the smooth connection of movements of the arms and body. This course is designed for the student who has mastered the beginning techniques of classical ballet. Permission required for 2 credit version.
Intermediate technique in jazz continuing from SDA 144 . The continued study of alignment while in motion, enhancing skills of musicality, rhythm, and phrasing. This course continues to develop increased strength and stamina while effectively applying technical and artistic corrections. This course is designed for the student who has mastered the introductory skills of jazz dance technique. Permission required for 2 credit version.
Credit(s) Musical Theatre Dance I : This course is designed to introduce and enhance the student’s knowledge of musical theatre dance through a historical timeline of popular dance styles performed in musicals. Students will learn and perform a variety of musical theatre dance styles at an intermediate level with a focus on storytelling and historical exploration of productions, performers, and choreographers who have influenced Theatre Dance. Pre-Req: Jazz I. Course Fee. Fall Odd.
Credit(s) This course explores Hip Hop dance as both a physical practice and a cultural expression. Students will learn foundational Hip Hop styles, develop technical skills, and examine the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Hip Hop. Emphasis is placed on performance quality, musicality, improvisation, and personal expression.
Credit(s) This course focuses on training students in various popular choreography styles, including Jazz Funk, Latin styles, Broadway and Hip Hop. Dancers receive an introduction to industry standards of dance in New York and L.A. as seen in music videos, fashion shows, artist tours, advertising campaigns, television and film etc.
Credit(s) The Dance Improvisation course will investigate improvisation in dance while incorporating exercises that will lead to the development of phrase work. This course will use discussion, demonstration, and readings to explore various aspects of dance improvisation. Students will work individually, with partners, and in groups. This course may also require physical contact with other students, during partnering or group work. This course challenges students’ abilities to create and perform work spontaneously, stressing authenticity and creativity.
SDA 270Dance & Expression for Disabilities (Dance)3
Credit(s) This course will provide an overview of the importance of life, leisure, and extracurricular opportunities for everyone, including individuals with disabilities, through the lens of dance. An overview of individuals with disabilities will be provided by utilizing different instructional strategies, adaptations, and modifications to ensure all individuals have access to participate. Students will have the opportunity to assist individuals with disabilities with skills of musicality and rhythm while learning to dance. Field experience. Clearances required: Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004.
Credit(s) This course is an in-depth exploration of dance beginning in 19th-century dance of the United States up to the present day through historical, cultural, political, and economic events. Topics include significant works and contributions to the development of the field of dance.
Credit(s) This course introduces students to the forms of dance and its place in culture across the globe. Students analyze dance forms by means of its racial, social, and ethnic relevance; how it is class defined; influence of gender and its historical and cultural importance.
Credit(s) Dance Repertory provides mentored and guided experiences in performance and choreography. Students can participate as performers for the fall and spring dance concerts, as student choreographers for the fall concert or as assistants to the choreographers in the spring dance concert. Students will deepen their knowledge and skill related to dance terminology, exploring various dance styles, group work, organizing and planning rehearsals and improving individual performance quality.
Credit(s) A continuation of training from Commercial Dance I, this course focuses on deepening the student’s awareness of current commercial dance industry stylings in New York and L.A. Special focus is placed on performance and employment options post graduation.
Credit(s) This course focuses on increasing clarity and adaptability in modern technique from SDA 240 . Students develop stronger rhythmic clarity and coordinate movement to link transitions smoothly while sustaining dynamic alignment. Students also work on skills needed to pick up dance sequences quickly with dynamic shifts and phrases showing awareness of the relationships between weight, momentum, and gravity.
Credit(s) This course develops advanced knowledge and technique in the art of tap dancing continuing from SDA 241 . Class work includes intermediate to advanced combinations and projects.
Credit(s) Continued development of ballet technique, including safe and efficient alignment and clear articulation of movement vocabulary. Combinations given at the barre and in the center are more complex and introduce new vocabulary.
Credit(s) Continued study of intermediate/advanced jazz dance techniques. This course focuses on the development of turns, jumps, and leaps. Class work includes a variety of jazz styles developed through more complex center-floor combinations.
Credit(s) Gender neutral partnering is explored with weight sharing, momentum building, contact improvisation and sequences and/or basic classical pas de deux partnering techniques.
Credit(s) This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of musical theatre dance through advanced level movement following a historical timeline of popular dance styles performed in musicals. Students have the opportunity to develop and refine professional materials for industry level musical theatre dance auditions. The class will be a blend of movement, discussion, research, and presentation. Pre-Req or Co-Req: Jazz II
Credit(s) This course examines the elements of time, space, and design related to dance composition. Dances which demonstrate rhythmic skills and comprehension of spatial design are created, performed, and critiqued. Assignments address choreographic structure, dynamics, and the development of movement material, as well as the articulation of ideas about choreography as an art.
Credit(s) This dance pedagogy course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of topics, concerns, responsibilities, and curricular needs in community programs, elementary schools, and special populations. Students gain additional experience in program implementation and teaching strategies through field experience.
Credit(s) This course is designed to explore filming, editing, and presenting dance on film through experiential practice. Students will be taken through a series of exercises focused on film angles, shots, locations, production elements, and genres of dance filmmaking. Students will learn technical details about ways to film, the process for presenting dance on camera, and examine movement and the lens through concept and expression. Students will learn basic editing skills.
Credit(s) This course is designed to build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for performance of intermediate-level ballet barre exercises, adagio sequences, and allegro combinations. An understanding of proper body mechanics and the classical ballet vocabulary is emphasized.
Credit(s) This course teaches the student to build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for performance of intermediate-level dance movement. The class comprises floor-work and complex movement combinations from the side and corners of the room. An understanding of proper body mechanics and terminology are emphasized. Repeatable for credit.
Variable. Credit(s) Supervised and evaluated work experience in the entertainment industry or in a school or camp setting. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
Credit(s) Students will gain practical teaching experience beyond course work included in SDA 370 . Teaching strategies and lesson plan development are emphasized. Students focus on becoming an effective teacher while developing personal classroom standards and guidelines through application, reflection, and assessment. Required Clearances .
Credit(s) This course is for dancers who are committed to a progressive training program and who have already satisfactorily demonstrated proficiency in all previous skill levels. Students continue the study of modern dance at the advanced level, focusing on movement combinations that proceed at an accelerated intensity.
Credit(s) This course includes the study of tap dance technique on an advanced level. Students learn advanced rhythmic patterns while stressing technical and rhythmic accuracy and style. Choreography, performance, and improvisational work are developed over the course of the semester.
Credit(s) This course is designed to further build the strength, flexibility, endurance, and control necessary for the performance of advanced-level ballet barre exercises, adagio sequences, allegro, and pointe work. Style, precision, and performance quality are emphasized.
Credit(s) This course continues the study of jazz dance technique on the advanced level. Focus on the development of multiple turns, turning jumps, and leaps. Pick-up skills, performance skills, and styles are developed.
Credit(s) This capstone course for all dance majors and minors is focused on skill-building, self-reflection, and entrepreneurship. Topics covered include arts management and self-marketing in the field.
Credit(s) This course provides an environment for dancers to work in a dance ensemble environment. By working with resident full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and/or guest choreographer students learn dance repertory across multiple genres.
Credit(s) The Senior Dance Project course provides students with a culminating educational experience focusing on formally synthesizing and articulating knowledge and skills through the development and presentation of a professional project. Students will organize, plan and present a project based on the project proposal submitted for SDA 445 Professional Practices for Dance. Students will reference courses from the liberal arts and dance curriculum, previous research projects, and student experiences to fully develop, and publicly present, a high quality senior dance project.
Credit(s) Continued development of skills introduced in SDA 365 . The course is designed for students who wish to develop advanced choreography skills. Students work with experiential choreography with a variety of stimuli to create dance and refine their understanding of the elements and skills of both technique and composition. Creating and performing are equally weighted.
Credit(s) The Choreographic Studies course is an advanced study of choreography exploration for solo work as well as small and large group composition. This course is designed to encourage further exploration and conceptual development for the choreographic process. Students will be encouraged to pursue an in depth examination of conceptual choreography for both commercial and concert dance forms through in-class practice. Students will learn introductory skills related to grant writing, marketing, and production.
Variable (1-3) Credit(s) In-depth study of and/or practice in a specific area of dance performance. Advanced training for further exploration of particular disciplines. Possible topics include: Folk Dance, Character Dance, Hip-Hop, schools of Ballet training, and iconic Modern Dance technique.
