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DANCE 130 Understanding Dance +
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The course features the study of dance and its choreography, and varied views of dance by artists such as Duncan, Nijinsky, Graham, Tharp and Balanchine. Lectures, slides, films, readings, discussions, writing and studio practice focus on critical observations of dance. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 131 Musical Theatre Dance +
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This dance course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of how to perform dance for Musical Theatre, focusing on musicality, dancing with a partner and with an ensemble, counting music, as well as stage presence, including the importance of theatrical acting and expression. Students will learn a variety of dance styles, such as Jazz, Tango, Jitterbug, and Square Dance as they learn choreography to several different musical theatre shows. Students will learn to verbally and physically articulate the basic elements needed to perform musical theatre dance, in relation to quality of movements, body awareness, performance, and technique. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 132 Ballet I +
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This course is an introduction to the study of ballet; emphasis on performance. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 133 Jazz Dance I +
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This course is an introduction to the study of Jazz Dance and emphasizes on performance and stage presence.Students will learn Jazz Dance terminology and learn to physically perform the steps involved. This class will examine the different influences that helped shape the genre and will include discussions about current artists and their influences from history. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 134 Modern Dance I +
DANCE 135 Multicultural Dance +
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This course focuses on the theory, practice, and performance of American, Latin-American, and African-American dance styles. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 136 Hip Hop Dance +
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Hip Hop dance will teach the fundamentals of hip hop and how to put them together in routines. The dance form involves "a complex array of interlocking rhythms, percussive accents of isolated body parts popping out in unexpected phrasing," (Andre Lepecki, ed., Of the Presence of the Body, 2004). Key figures in its early development in the 1970's are Afrika Baambata, a rapper who is credited with forming the first group of hip hop dancers, and DJ Kool Herc of Jamaican origin who brought his two turntables to the block parties in the South Bronx. Its influences range from African dance and Brazilian Capoeira to James Brown, Michael Jackson and, more recently, music videos. This course covers the variety of components that make up Hip Hop Dance: poppin', lockin', wavin', steppin', top rockin', and downrockin' and basic breakin'. The course material will help students develop strength, coordination and a strong mental focus while they thoroughly enjoy moving themselves to the lively rhythms of hip hop music. This is a practical course in which the great majority of time will be spent practicing dance technique and choreography. While we may occasionally view a video, most of our time will be spent actually dancing. We will become familiar with basic Hip Hop moves and practice putting these moves into combination in challenging ways. We will further enhance our knowledge of Hip Hop through the writing of two papers. Material learned in class will prepare us for an end-of-semester studio performance. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 181 Topics in Dance +
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This course introduces styles of dance without requiring prior experience. Topics to be covered vary by semester. More Info
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DANCE 232 Ballet II +
DANCE 233 Jazz Dance II +
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This course continues the study of Jazz Dance and is designed for students who have completed Jazz Dance I, or who have equivalent dance experience. Students will learn Jazz Dance terminology, discuss different styles of Jazz Dance, and examine the different influences that helped shape the genre. This fast-paced movement class emphasizes performance and stage presence. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 234 Modern Dance II +
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This course continues the study of modern dance; emphasis on performance. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 325 Dance Theatre Workshop +
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Dance Theatre Workshop id designed for dance minors and experienced dancers who want to choreograph for the Annual Dance Concert. Students will learn choreographic tools and implement them as they create an original dance piece of any style. Students will learn about the production aspects of a dance performance including working with the costume designer, lighting designer, and other technical staff. Students will be introduced to dance production etiquette, terminology used, and scheduling demands of a mainstage production. The culmination of this course is a fully produced dance concert, in which all students must perform. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 330 The Pedagogy of Dance +
DANCE 332 Ballet III +
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This course is the study of ballet for advanced dancers; emphasis on performance. More Info
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DANCE 435 Dance Internship +
DANCE 478 Independent Study +
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Research, study and participation in dance projects outside the classroom involving consultation with a faculty advisor. A written prospectus is required. More Info
Offered in:DANCE 479 Independent Study +
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Research, study and participation in dance projects outside the classroom involving consultation with a faculty advisor. A written prospectus is required. More Info
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