This course will provide students with an introduction to the history, theory and principles of dance as a cultural and aesthetic form of expression. The class will provide students with fundamentals of movement while providing an opportunity to express themselves creatively through the use of improvisation, composition, and choreography. Creative results of these explorations will be shown as part of a public performance at the end of the semester.
Foundations course in basic movement concepts of time, space, and energy, emphasizing technical development and creative exploration.
Fundamentals of ballet technique designed to acquaint students with the dance form's basic principles, through exercises at the barre, center work, and movement combinations. Students will learn to observe, analyze, and perform classical ballet movements and acquire fundamental understanding of vocabulary, theory, and aesthetics of the art form.
Study of the technique and choreography of jazz dance genre from the early 20th century to present.
A continuation of Modern Dance I. Expands technique and theory through increasingly complex combinations and movement analysis, and introduces new technical vocabulary, style, and presentation.
A continuation of Ballet I, with extended technical and artistic ballet skills and the use of increasingly complex combinations, technical vocabulary, and emphasis on style and presentation.
Musical Theatre Dance will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of theatre dance techniques, styles and history.
A more in-depth approach to the art of Jazz Dance, this course emphasizes technical and artistic skills based on a foundation of correct body alignment, movement isolation, rhythmic awareness, musicality, advanced vocabulary, auditioning and performance focus, strength, stamina, and flexibility at the advanced level.
This course explores the process of making dances, and studies the elements of dance composition, including the development of solo and group studies for class presentation.
The study and participation of dance production and performance through the rehearsal process of a dance concert or dance performance. The dance practicum is designed to give the student practical experience for general skills necessary for a career in the dance field. May be repeated up to 8 credits.
