57 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 1000Conditioning and Somatics1
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to various dance conditioning techniques and somatic practices. Coursework will provide students with foundational kinesiological knowledge and practical tools with which to cultivate healthy movement/dance practices. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $54 Fee This course is designed to introduce the general student to 1) dance as an emblem of cultural identity and expression of cultural mores; 2) dance as an expression of social order; 3) dance as a classical art; 4) dance as a medium of aesthetic fusion; and 5) dance as a creation of individual artists. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to ballet vocabulary and the fundamentals of ballet technique. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee A laboratory investigation of ballet to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of ballet. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to the basic technique and fundamental principles of social dance. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description, and exploration. No prior dance experience necessary. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to the basic technique and fundamental principles of modern dance. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description, and exploration. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to cultural dances from various countries. An experiential-based class that brings physicality, socio-political, and historical significance to multiple cultural dances. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee An exploration, through physical participation, of the styles and performance skills involved in dance for musical theatre. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Exploration and development of improvisational techniques used in the creation process. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to the basic technique and fundamental principles of ballroom dance. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description, and exploration. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $54 Fee Introduction to the analytical, artistic, and production process required to understand, create, and execute designs for dance performance. The student will grapple with the concepts of developing and executing a design through the completion of class projects focused on each of the major fields of design and production (costume, lighting, sound, & stage management) as related to dance. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
DANC 2315 Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required
DANC 2315Dance Production and Design Lab1
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Introduction to the production process required to understand and execute designs for dance performance. Hands-on laboratory course exploring each of the technical aspects of dance production: costuming, light, sound, and stage management. Basic skills will be taught and employed in projects utilizing technical equipment like light boards, sound software, and sewing machines. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
DANC 2300 Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required
DANC 2320Jazz Dance III2
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Entry-level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of jazz dance to develop technical proficiency, understanding of the socio-political history of the art form, and expand the student’s vocabulary of jazz dance. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Entry-level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of ballet to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of ballet. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Entry level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of modern dance. (Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 per credit Fee This course provides students an opportunity to work under directors, designers, or choreographers to gain performance or production experience. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course provides students an opportunity to work under directors, designers, or choreographers to gain performance or production experience. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $36 Fee This course provides students an opportunity to work under directors, designers, or choreographers to gain performance or production experience. (As Needed) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $54 Fee Address the element of sound relative to movement through studies in sound analysis and composition, as well as rhythmic structure. Students will experience practical explorations of aural properties such as meter, tempo, melody, atmosphere, evocation, and editing with application to movement/dance principles. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $54 Fee Examines the science of human motion in support of the art of dance. This study is applied to the facilitation of excellence in dance performance and the reduction of injuries. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee A continued exploration through dance styles and technique as executed through the lens of character and storytelling for the professional musical theatre. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to fundamental principles of Contact Improvisation by way of explorations and prompts. Class work will be organized around the physics of two bodies working safely together to explore concepts such as displacement, suspension, centrifugal force, opposition, and active listening, all the while cultivating a comfortability with response and choice. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Instruction in the proper fit and technique of pointe shoes in ballet. Practical exercises and combinations for the furthering of pointe technique of the intermediate-to-advanced student. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course will further students’ knowledge of and ability in International Latin and Standard Ballroom Dance and teach them skills to actively participate in dance as a lifetime activity. Students will be taught Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, and Waltz at an advanced level. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of jazz dance to develop technical proficiency, understanding of the socio-political history of the art form, and expand the student’s vocabulary of jazz dance. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Secondary-intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of jazz dance to develop technical proficiency, understanding of the socio-political history of the art form, and expand the student’s vocabulary of jazz dance. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of ballet. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of modern dance. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Secondary-intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of ballet to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of ballet. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Secondary-intermediate level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of modern dance. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee This course utilizes various disciplines and works towards professional standards in both technique and performance. Each year, the instructor will select excerpts from different forms, genres, and styles of dance repertoire to develop students’ ability as performance artists. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $54 Fee A theoretical, philosophical, and historical examination of the origination and function of dance in various cultures over time. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $54 Fee Introduction to methods and theories in teaching dance and theatre arts. Pedagogic theory, organizational techniques, unit/lesson plan development, assessment, and technology in the classroom will be studied. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Continued development of classical ballet technique at the advanced level, extending the growth in technical proficiency, musicality, fluidity, style, and examining the proper structure of a ballet technique class. Admission by placement. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
DANC 2350 and DANC 3350 and DANC 3370 and DANC 4370 -
DANC 4160Advanced Modern Dance2
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Continuing development of contemporary dance technique at an advanced level with emphasis on refining performance quality, depth of physicality, dramatic expression, and individual style. Admission by placement. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
DANC 2360 and DANC 3360 and DANC 3380 and DANC 4380 -
DANC 4300Dance Ensemble1-2
Credit(s) | $18 per credit Fee Enrollment by audition. Advanced study in ensemble performance. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Advanced level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of jazz dance to develop technical proficiency, understanding of the socio-political history of the art form, and expand the student’s vocabulary of jazz dance. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Advanced level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation of ballet to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of ballet. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Advanced level course for dance majors. Focus on laboratory investigation to develop technical proficiency and expand the student’s vocabulary of modern dance. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
DANC 4500Dance History II: Aesthetics & Criticism3
Credit(s) | $54 Fee This course provides an in-depth view of dance with artistic trends explored and critiqued. This is an intensive writing, dance-viewing, and discussion course where students develop perspectives of critical analysis of the artistic process and confront personal biases in aesthetics. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee This course offers students opportunities to investigate their artistic voice as they work to further integrate and analyze compositional values. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $54 Fee Dance artists will develop original scholarship that critically evaluates and analyzes their creative practice through a written and oral defense presentation to faculty within their discipline. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $36 Fee Advanced methods and theories in teaching dance in secondary schools. Organizational techniques, unit/lesson plan development, assessment, and strategies for community engagement will be studied. Primary focus is on practical instruction. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Lab for DANC 4900 . Practical instruction in course design, including curriculum mapping, syllabus design, unit and lesson design, classroom management, and practical application of teaching methods. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]