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23 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 101DANCE INSTRUCTION2
Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 102STUDIES IN
Subject
DAN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 103DANCE HIST/
Subject
DAN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 139TOPICS (P2)0.5

A current content-related class specific to topics in the Principles of Dance and Health-Related Fitness. See the current course offerings list for the most up-to- date topic offering.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 144BEGINNING BALLET0.5

(P2) Instruction in beginning level ballet. Leotard and slippers required. Starting Spring 2018, this beginner-level class will be offered at the PAC and will no longer require an additional course fee.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 145WORLD RHYTHMS0.5

DANCE (P2) Instruction in a range of international dance styles set to eclectic world music. Class will include a brief warm-up followed by technique and upbeat choreography influenced by a variety of genres from around the world. 385

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 146MODERN DANCE (P2)0.5

Instruction in the basic techniques of modern dance and improvisation. The students will have the opportunity to choreograph and perform solo and group pieces.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 147HISTORICAL DANCE0.5

(P2) Instruction in historical dance movement with emphasis on American and European social dance from the 16th to 20th centuries.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 148BALLROOM DANCE0.5

(P2) Introduction to basic ballroom dance skills including: steps, styling, leading and following for American and Latin ballroom dance forms.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 149FOLKDANCE (P2)0.5

Instruction and participation in international folk dances primarily from European and Middle Eastern countries.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 150PERFORMANCE DANCE1

GROUP (P2) Introduction to group dance experiences through dance technique training in a range of genres, technical practice, and choreography rehearsal. The group will host, organize, and perform for a variety of dance- related events within the campus and local communities. This class may be taken additional times for credit.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 151BROADWAY JAZZ0.5

DANCE (P2) Instruction in the basic techniques of jazz and musical theater dance styles with an emphasis on choreography set to Broadway show tunes and songs from famous musicals. Technique will emphasize body isolations, balance, rhythmic patterns, and expression.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 152HIP HOP DANCE (P2)0.5

2021-22 Catalog

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 153CONTEMPORARY0.5

DANCE (P2) This movement class is an introduction to contemporary dance, an expressive, fluid dance genre influenced by modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 154DANCE IN COMMUNITY

(P2)

Subject
DAN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 155INDEPENDENT0.5

ACTIVITY (P2) Activities to suit individual students with special needs or those who wish to do an advanced activity not offered on campus.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor.
DAN 156DANCE COMPOSITION1

& IMPROVISATION

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 157JAZZ TECHNIQUE (P2)1

Instruction and practice in developing the experienced dancer's jazz dance technique and extending their dance vocabulary. Course will include focus on precision of body positions and shapes, isolations, turns, leaps, and musical timing.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor or department chair.
DAN 158TAP DANCE (P2)0.5

Instruction and practice in basic tap technique and musicality. Students will learn foundational tap sounds, rhythms, time steps and combinations, and will develop a general understanding of the history of tap dance.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 217INTERMEDIATE0.5

BALLET (P2) Intermediate Ballet: Leotard and slippers required. Consult the physical education department for fees. Students must provide own transportation.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
Prerequisite
one year of ballet instruction after age 10, DAN/PHE 144, or permission of instructor. 386
DAN 218ADVANCED BALLET0.5

(P2) Advanced Ballet: Leotard and slippers required. Consult the physical education department for fees. Students must provide own transportation.

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
Prerequisite
three or more years of ballet instruction after age 10, DAN/PHE 217, or permission of instructor.
DAN 246MODERN DANCE II

(P2) For the dancer interested in exploring more sophisticated expression in Modern Dance. This class will continue instruction in Graham, Horton and Ailey techniques with particular focus paid to connecting to the floor, finding your center and finding strength through lengthening and extension. This is an ideal companion to DAN 150 Performance Dance Group and

Subject
DAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu
DAN 257JAZZ II (P2)1

Total credits: 18

Subject
DAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.marybaldwin.edu

Source: Mary Baldwin University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59