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Dance (DANCE) 1 Dance (DANCE) 1 DANCE 106 — BALLET II DANCE (DANCE) 1 credit. Emphasizes the study and practice of the fundamental principles of DANCE 100 — UNDERSTANDING DANCE Ballet technique and exploration of the body as a creative and expressive 1 credit. instrument. Movement based experiential learning. Enroll Info: None Requisites: DANCE 105 Builds understanding and appreciation for the field of Dance. Delves Repeatable for Credit: No into dance and its' many facets, integrating, theoretical, historical, and Last Taught: Spring 2020 embodied learning through viewing, reading, reflecting, discussing and finally, creating. Develops students into an informed audience and DANCE 107 — CONTEMPORARY DANCE I encourages relevance to other disciplines. Enroll Info: None 1 credit. Requisites: None Emphasizes the study and practice of the Contemporary dance technique Course Designation: Breadth - Humanities and exploration of the body as a creative and expressive instrument Level - Elementary capable of gaining new understanding through the art of dance. Enroll L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Info: None Repeatable for Credit: No Requisites: None Last Taught: Summer 2021 Repeatable for Credit: No DANCE 101 — BALLROOM DANCE I Last Taught: Spring 2020 1 credit. DANCE 108 — CONTEMPORARY DANCE II Introduction to basic movement concepts and skills involved in ballroom 1 credit. dancing. Covers the fundamental skills in leading and following, rhythm, Emphasizes the study and practice of the Contemporary dance technique and style of the Waltz, Fox Trot, Jitterbug/Swing, Tango, and Cha-Cha. and exploration of the body as a creative and expressive instrument Ballroom dance as a social dance form requires that participants work capable of gaining new understanding through the art of dance. Enroll in pairs, which will switch throughout the semester. Other social dances Info: None may be explored. Enroll Info: None Requisites: DANCE 107 Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2017 Last Taught: Spring 2020 DANCE 110 — WORKSHOP IN DANCE ACTIVITY DANCE 102 — BALLROOM DANCE II 1-2 credits. 1 credit. Explores the creative and expressive aspects of dance movement. Designed to improve and expand the ballroom dance skills. Explores Fox Develops technical skills and creative ability through whole body work on Trot, Swing/Jitterbug, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Merengue, Polka, flexibility, strength, alignment, endurance, movement and improvisation. and other Latin dances, if time permits. Enroll Info: None Develops appreciation of dance as an art form. Enroll Info: None Requisites: DANCE 101 Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2019 Last Taught: Summer 2021 DANCE 103 — MODERN JAZZ DANCE DANCE 111 — CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE AND THEORY I 1 credit. 1-3 credits. Introduction to Modern Jazz Dance with emphasis on practical Level I Core course in technique. Study and practice of the fundamental application, including center work, traveling, and memorized movement principles of contemporary dance technique and theory. Exploration of sequences. Enroll Info: None the body as a creative and expressive instrument. Audition at first class Requisites: None meeting determines course eligibility and placement. Enroll Info: None Repeatable for Credit: No Requisites: None Last Taught: Spring 2020 Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DANCE 105 — BALLET I Last Taught: Fall 2020 1 credit. DANCE 112 — CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE AND THEORY II Emphasizes the study and practice of the fundamental principles of 1-3 credits. Ballet technique and exploration of the body as a creative and expressive Level I Core course in technique. Study and practice of the fundamental instrument. Movement based experiential learning. Enroll Info: None principles of contemporary dance technique and theory. Exploration of Requisites: None the body as a creative and expressive instrument. Audition at first class Repeatable for Credit: No meeting determines course eligibility and placement. Enroll Info: None Last Taught: Spring 2020 Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2021 2 Dance (DANCE) DANCE 115 — HIP-HOP DANCE TECHNIQUE AND THEORY 1 DANCE 126 — BALLET TECHNIQUE I-B 1-2 credits. 1-2 credits. Provides an introduction to foundational movement technical knowledge Level I Core continued expanding terminology, further developing barre necessary to perform Hip-Hop dance safely with form and skill. work, center work, petit allegro, grand allegro; focus on form, kinesthetic Introduces the theory, practice, aesthetics, and historical foundations principles and aesthetic values. Enroll Info: None of hip-hop dance. Hip-Hop dance is an artistic manifestation of Hip-Hop Requisites: DANCE 125 culture with dances and movement activities related to histories and Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions philosophies as well as improvisatory states of expression. Engage with Last Taught: Spring 2021 the history, theory and philosophy surrounding the dance vocabulary, which directly impacts the physical intelligence of the dancer. Explore the DANCE 131 — SOMATIC THEORY AND PRACTICES roots of funk and Hip-Hop dance in the social fabric of African, Caribbean, 2 credits. and Afro-Latin cultures while examining reinventions of ragtime, swing, Integration of body and mind is explored through various somatic and rock n' roll throughout the 20th and 21st centuries in America. Enroll practices. Enroll Info: None Info: None Requisites: None Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2021 Last Taught: Spring 2021 DANCE 132 — WORKSHOP IN BODY STUDIES AND PRACTICES DANCE 116 — WORKSHOP IN WORLD DANCE 1 credit. 2 credits. A laboratory in mind-body practice. Topics titles reflect the type of Exploration in different traditional or folk dance forms from around the body practices or modalities covered. Each specific practice focuses world. Enroll Info: None on increased bodily awareness and function for the performing artist. Requisites: None Includes movement practices, readings, discussion, writing assignments, Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions videos and performances/lectures. Enroll Info: None Last Taught: Fall 2015 Requisites: None DANCE 118 — AFRICAN DANCE Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions 1 credit. Last Taught: Spring 2020 Technique and practice of several basic African dance forms with study DANCE 133 — RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR EMBODIMENT AND of their musical, historical and cultural contexts. Enroll Info: None STRESS MANAGEMENT Requisites: None 1 credit. Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Study and practice of neuro-muscular relaxation, self-regulation, focus/ Last Taught: Spring 2021 concentration, stress/anxiety management, and body awareness. DANCE/ASIAN AM 121 — ASIAN AMERICAN MOVEMENT Exploration of the body as a creative tool to facilitate ease of movement 3 credits. and flexible approaches to stressors. Enroll Info: None Requisites: None Techniques of exercises and movement forms derived from several Asian Repeatable for Credit: No cultures as taught in the United States. Studied in the context of the Last Taught: Spring 2021 construction and expression of ethnic and cultural identity. Enroll Info: None DANCE 135 — PILATES MAT I Requisites: None 1 credit. Course Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic Studies Pilates is a physical conditioning program that creates balance, improves requirement posture, decompresses joints and creates elongated, toned muscles. Level - Elementary The exercises focus on core strength, breath, and a flexible spine. L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Incorporates Level I-III Mat exercises. Explore functional anatomy and Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions imagery-based alignment. Enroll Info: None Last Taught: Spring 2021 Requisites: None DANCE 125 — BALLET TECHNIQUE I Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions 1-2 credits. Last Taught: Spring 2021 Introduction to basic skills and terminology; includes barrework, center DANCE 136 — PILATES EQUIPMENT I work, petit allegro, grand allegro; focus on form, kinesthetic principles and 2 credits. aesthetic values. Enroll Info: None Focuses on learning Level I II (Lab I) exercises on the Pilates equipment, Requisites: None which includes the Reformer, Cadillac, Low Chair, and High Barrel. Enroll Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Info: None Last Taught: Fall 2020 Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2021 Dance (DANCE) 3 DANCE 140 — DANCE PRODUCTION DANCE 165 — WORLD DANCE CULTURES: TRADITIONAL TO 2 credits. CONTEMPORARY 3 credits. Introduction to design and production for the performing arts with emphasis on dance. Covers the use of lighting, sound and other A survey providing a framework for understanding and appreciating scenographic elements in theory and with practical experience. Enroll the significance of dance in and as human culture. Includes reading Info: None assignments, lecture, video and studio practice as opportunity to Requisites: None physically experience material discussed. Enroll Info: None Repeatable for Credit: No Requisites: None Last Taught: Spring 2021 Course
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