Dance (DAN)
DAN101AC / Social Dance: Latin
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Theory and practice of Latin dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills individually, with a partner or in a group setting. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN102 / Hip Hop I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN103 / Hip Hop II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN129 / Musical Theatre Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN130 / Musical Theatre Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN131 / Ballet I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Level one ballet theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN131 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN131PA / Ballet I: Community
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Level one ballet theory and practice. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Course Notes: DAN131PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN132 / Modern Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN132PA / Modern Dance Basic Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Course Notes: DAN132PA may be repeated credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN133 / Jazz Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN133PA / Jazz Basic Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the basic level.
Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Course Notes: DAN133PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN134 / Ballet II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN134PA / Ballet II: Community
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN135 / Modern Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN135PA / Modern Dance Beginning Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Course Notes: DAN135PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN136 / Jazz Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN136PA / Jazz Beginning Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133PA or permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: DAN136PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN140 / Tap Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
An introduction to the theory and practice of tap dance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN140 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN141 / Dance Workshop
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN141 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN145 / Tap Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN150 / Dance Performance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN155 / Dance Performance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN202 / Hip Hop III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN203 / Hip Hop IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN210 / Dance Production I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN221 / Rhythmic Awareness I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN229 / Musical Theatre Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN230 / Musical Theatre Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN231 / Ballet III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN231PA / Ballet III: Community
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN232 / Modern Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN232PA / Modern Dance Intermediate Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of modern dance at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135PA or permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: DAN232PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN233 / Jazz Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN233PA / Jazz Intermediate Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136PA or permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: DAN233PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN234 / Ballet IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN235 / Modern Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN236 / Jazz Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN237 / Ballet Pointe I
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN240 / Tap Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN245 / Tap Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN250 / Dance Performance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN255 / Dance Performance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN264 / Choreography I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN265 / Choreography II
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN280 / Dance Practicum
2 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN298AA / Special Projects
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Laboratory
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.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts