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An examination of non-Western dance forms, including classical, ceremonial and folk/traditional, in their historical and cultural contexts. This course is enhanced by observing video and live performances.

A historical overview of 3,000 years of dance as an art form that has become a unique means of aesthetically expressing human emotions. Enhances study through viewing of videotapes and live performances.

This studio/performance multimodal course builds on concepts and practices from Applied Dance Fundamentals I.  Includes the 5-part lesson plan and dance concepts of brain-compatible teaching methods and teaching philosophy. Required for Dance Majors and Minors.

A studio/performance-oriented course focuses on development of basic skills of Latin ballroom dance, the art of two bodies moving as one through the use of lead and follow techniques, including improvisation and creativity. Emphasis is on Latin dance forms, including salsa, samba, bachata, rumba and merengue. May be repeated once.

A seven week studio/performance-oriented course for credit that includes choreographing, performing or assisting with the presentation of the Dance Happening. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course for credit that includes performing in, or assisting with the technical production of the Spring Dance Concert. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on working towards mastery of jazz technique, and includes strengthening, stretching, complex movement combinations, improvisation, postural awareness, and creativity. Fulfills jazz dance requirement for a major in Musical Theatre. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on working toward mastery of modern dance techniques and includes strengthening, stretching, complex movement combinations, improvisation, postural awareness, and creativity.  May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on working towards mastery of tap techniques, and  includes strengthening, stretching, complex movement combinations, improvisation, postural awareness, and creativity. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on mastery of modern and jazz dance technique as it pertains to musical theater dance/performance and includes strengthening, stretching, complex movement combinations, postural awareness, and creativity.  Required for a major in Musical Theatre. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on working towards mastery of classical ballet techniques and includes strengthening, stretching, complex movement combinations, improvisation, postural awareness, and creativity.  May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on development and reinforcement of positive lifestyle habits based on body awareness through a systematic program of stretching and relaxation techniques. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that explores creative movement skills and practices to build confidence, as well as techniques to prepare for building and choreographing dances. Emphases are on stretching boundaries of movement through improvisation, and practicing ways in which movement can be developed and manipulated toward choreography.

A studio/performance-oriented course. An exploration of methods of building and structuring dances, beginning with movement, phrasing and patterns, and culminating in choreography projects. May be repeated once.