Theory and practice of Hip Hop dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN102 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of Hip Hop dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN103 may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN129 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN130 may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN131 may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN132 may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN133 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of ballet at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN134 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of modern dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN135 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN136 may be repeated for credit.

An introduction to the theory and practice of tap dance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN140 may be repeated for credit.

An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN141 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of tap dance at an advanced beginning level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN145 may be repeated for credit.

An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN150 may be repeated for credit.

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN155 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of Hip Hop dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN202 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of Hip Hop dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN203 may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to the elements of pre-production and production, including but not limited to production organization, production management, lighting design, and sound design as they relate to the art of dance. Prerequisites: None.

Exploration of rhythm in dance performance, choreography and pedagogy. Emphasis on the basic understanding of rhythm and cultivating awareness of rhythm in everyday life. Prerequisites: None.

Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN229 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN230 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of ballet at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN231 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN232 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN233 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of ballet at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN234 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of modern dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN235 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN236 may be repeated for credit.

An introduction to the theory and practice of pointe work at the beginning level. Development of strength and movement quality. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: DAN231 or DAN234. Course Notes: DAN237 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of tap dance at a beginning intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN240 may be repeated for credit.

Theory and practice of tap dance at an intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN245 may be repeated for credit.

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN250 may be repeated for credit.

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN255 may be repeated for credit.

Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prerequisites: None.

Exploration of choreography at the intermediate level. Experimentation with the various approaches to creative practice as established by 20th and 21st century artists. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.

A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN280 may be repeated for credit.

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: DAN298AA may be repeated for credit.