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Dance Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 Department of Dance Jennifer O’ Farrell, Department Chair Wendy Bone, Shawn Fisher, Jennifer O’Farrell, Charles West Donna Checketts, Secretary (208) 436-2073 http://www.byui.edu/Dance/ The Department of Dance offers a minor in Dance. This degree is designed to allow a student to transfer to a four year program, operate a dance studio, as well as prepare to be a dance specialist in a professional, community, and church setting. The Mission of the Department of Dance is: 1. Provide opportunities for the student to develop spiritually, artisti- cally, intellectually and physically. This is accomplished through dis- cipline, the art of dance, and our desire to emphasize gospel princi- ples, personal integrity, individual enrichment and sensitivity to mul- tiple perspectives. 2. Graduates in dance will have a solid foundation preparing them to transfer to a four year program, as well as for careers in performance, choreography, teaching and service. 3. Students will learn through dance that they can become better individuals by living the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, enhancing their roles as creative and artistic individuals, church members, citi- zens and parents. 4. Our goal is to challenge students to be individual thinkers, serve the community and make artistic efforts that reflect a richly complex and diverse global perspective. 1 Dance Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 Minor In Dance- 183 MINOR REQUIREMENTS 9 credits - take all courses sem/yr plan Course # Credits Course Title & Discription Dance 240A 2 Dance Technique IA Explores modern dance from a kinesthetic approach of simple and complex movement patterns and rhythms Dance 240B 2 Dance Technique IB Explores modern dance from a kinesthetic approach of simple and complex movement patterns and rhythms Dance 242 2 Improvisaton and Choreography Providing students with fundamentals of improvisation and choreography Dance 402 3 20th Century Dance History A survey of dance history derived from Western civilization from the Renaissance to contemporary periods Take 2 credits: sem/yr plan Course # Credits Course Title & Discription Dance 135 1 Tap Dance Rhythms, styles, and techniques of tap dancing are introduced to the student, including basic tap terminology Dance 280MR1 Social Dance, Intermediate A course designed to develop skills of social dancing Dance 280WR1 Social Dance, Intermediate A course designed to develop skills of social dancing Dance 290R 2 Ballet Technique I This course will explore ballet through an understanding of kinesthetic awareness Dance 371 1 Clog Dance Technique 2 A movement class where advanced pro steps rhythms, styles, techinques of clog are experienced 4 credits (Choose 4 credits from either performance and/or teaching) sem/yr plan Course # Credits Course Title & Discription PERFORMANCE GROUPS Dance 268R1-2 Contemporary Dance Team Dance 278R1-2 Women's Clog Team Dance 288R1-2 Ballroom Dance Team Dance 378R1-3 World Dance Team Dance 468R1-3 Contemporary Dance Theatre Tour Company Dance 478R1-3 Folk Dance USA Tour Company Dance 488R1-3 Ballroom Dance Tour Company TEACHING TECHNIQUES Dance 299R1-3 Practicum Dance 356 3 Techniques of Teaching Dance Dance 358 3 Teaching Techniques of Social Dance Take 5 credits sem/yr plan Course # Credits Course Title & Discription Dance 131 1 Jazz Dance, Beginning Dance 140 1 Modern Dance, Beginning Dance 170 1 World Dance, Beginning Dance 171 1 Clog Dance, Beginning Dance 172 1 Country Western and Square Dance, Beginning Dance 180M 1 Social Dance, Beginning Dance 180W 1 Social Dance, Beginning Dance 181M 1 Country Western Social Dance, Beginning Dance 181W 1 Country Western Social Dance, Beginning Dance 184MR1 International Standard Beginning Dance 184WR1 International Standard Beginning Dance 185MR1 International Latin Beginning Dance 185WR1 International Latin Beginning Dance 190 1 Ballet Beginning Dance 231 1 Jazz Dance, Intermediate Dance 241A 2 Dance Technique II A Dance 241B 2 Dance Technique II B Dance 284R 2 Ballroom Technique 1 Dance 285R 2 Ballroom Technique 2 Dance 331 2 Jazz Dance, Advanced Dance 390R 2 Ballet Technique II Dance 458R 2 Teaching Techniques of Social Dance, Advanced Dance 498R1-3 Internship 20 Minor Credits 2 Dance Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 Course Descriptions Credits* DANCE 180W Social Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) For beginners with an emphasis on partner dances in a social set- DANCE 101 Introduction to Dance (3:2:2) ting. The following five dances will be taught: waltz, foxtrot, cha Fulfills GE Arts requirement. cha, swing (various styles) and polka. This course is designed to acquaint students with the numerous (Winter, Summer, Fall) genres of dance encompassing technique and style. It is also intended to develop an appreciation for dance as an art form DANCE 181M Country Western Social Dance, which includes knowledge of the cultural, social, historical, kines- Beginning (1:0:2) thetic and aesthetic aspects of dance. A course designed to develop skills of counry western social danc- (Fall & Summer) ing. (Winter, Fall) DANCE 131 Jazz Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) A movement class where rhythms, style, and technique of jazz DANCE 181W Country Western Social Dance, dancing are introduced to the student, including basic jazz termi- Beginning (1:0:2) nology. A course designed to develop skills of country western social (Winter, Summer, Fall) dancing. (Winter, Fall) DANCE 135 Tap Dance (1:0:2) A movement class where the rhythms, styles, and techniques of DANCE 184M International Standard Beginning(1:0:0) beginning tap dancing are introduced to the student, including Fee: $15.00 basic tap terminology. Prerequisite: Social Dance 180, or consent of instructor (Winter, Fall) A course designed to develop skills of social dancing. Two of the following dances will be taught each semester: waltz, foxtrot, DANCE 140 Modern Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) tango, quickstep. The course is designed to give the student experience in move- (Winter, Summer, Fall) ment emphasizing locomotor skills, movement progressions, and creativity through modern basic dance techniques. DANCE 184W International Standard Beginning(1:0:0) (Winter, Summer, Fall) Fee: $15.00 Prerequisite: Social Dance 180, or consent of instructor. DANCE 170 World Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) A course designed to develop skills of social dancing. Two of the Various dances from around the world. This is a movement class following dances will be taught each semester: waltz, foxtrot, where basic rhythms, styles, and techniques are introduced. tango, quickstep. (Winter, Summer, Fall) (Winter, Summer, Fall) DANCE 171 Clog Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) DANCE 185M International Latin Beginning (1:0:0) This is a movement class where basic rhythms, styles, and tech- Fee: $15.00 niques of clog dance are introduced to the student; including Prerequisite: Social Dance 180, or consent of instructor. basic clog and buck terminology, style and steps. Set routines are A course designed to develop skills of social dancing. Two of the taught as well as basic skills. following dances will be taught each semester: cha cha, rumba, (Winter, Summer, Fall) paso doble, samba. (Winter, Summer, Fall) DANCE 172 Country Western and Square Dance, Beginning (1:0:2) DANCE 185W International Latin Beginning (1:0:0) This course is designed to teach country western line dance and Fee: $15.00 the twenty-five basics of square dance. Prerequisite: Social Dance 180, or consent of instructor. (Fall) A course designed to develop skills of social dancing. Two of the following dances will be taught each semester: cha cha, rumba, DANCE 180M Social Dance, Beginning (1:0:0) paso doble, samba. For beginners with an emphasis on partner dances in a social set- (Winter, Summer, Fall) ting. The following five dances will be taught: waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, swing (various styles) and polka. DANCE 190 Ballet Beginning (1:0:2) (Winter, Summer, Fall) This course provides introductory background knowledge and experience in ballet technique; including alignment, kinesthetic movement principles, terminology and ballet history. (Winter, Summer, Fall) * Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week) 3 Dance Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 Prerequisite: Dance 171 or consent of instructor. DANCE 231 Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1:0:2) This is a movement class where intermediate level rhythms, styles, A movement class where intermediate levels of rhythms, style, and and techniques of clog dance are experienced. technique of jazz dance are explored, including jazz terminology. (Winter, Fall) (Winter, Fall) DANCE 272 Country Western and Square Dance, DANCE 240A Dance Technique IA (2:0:4) Intermediate (1:0:2) Prerequisite: Dance 140 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: DA 172 or consent of instructor. This course explores modern dance from a kinesthetic approach Mainstream 26-50 square dance basics above the “Basic Plateau.” of simple and complex movement patterns and rhythms. Class (Upon request) material includes improvisation, choreography, conditioning of the body, methods of dance/body therapy and modern dance his- DANCE 278R Women’s Clog Team (1-2:0:4) tory. Fee: $25.00 (Fall, Summer) Prerequisite: Audition required. Performance techniques and experience in clog dance. DANCE 240B Dance Technique IB (2:0:4) Participate in local adjudication showcases. Prerequisite: Dance 140 or consent of instructor. (Winter) This course explores modern dance from a kinesthetic approach of simple and complex movement patterns and rhythms. Class DANCE 280M Social Dance, Intermediate (1:0:0) material includes improvisation, choreography, conditioning of Prerequisite: Dance 180 or consent of instructor. the body, and methods of dance/body therapy and modern dance A course designed to develop skills of social dancing. Five of the history. following dances will be taught each semester: waltz, foxtrot, cha (Winter) cha, swing (various styles), west coast swing, mambo, tango, rumba, night club two-step. DANCE 241A Dance Technique II A (2:0:4) (Winter, Summer, Fall) Prerequisite: DA 140, 240A and B or consent of instructor.
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