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DANCE 261
Jazz II
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Continuation of DANCE 260 with a more in deapth study of Western Theatrical Dance focusing on Jazz and Afro-Caribbean based dance forms.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 301
Advanced Movement Analysis For Dancers
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A study of the body which relates specifically to the needs of dancers. Emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the skeletal system, the muscular system, their specific importance to dance technique, and dance injuries and prevention.
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Credits: 3 hours
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DANCE 302
Fundamentals Of Body Alignment
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An introduction to the fundamentals of body alignment, including therapeutic exercises which focus on muscular imbalances and injury prevention. Emphasis is placed upon developing total body strength and flexibility. Required for dance majors or by permission of instructor.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 303
Pilates
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A non-impact body conditioning method based on principles of abdominal and scapular stabilization. Introduction to the essential and intermediate mat work, which consists of non-weight bearing exercises. Designed to give the student an understanding of the principles and muscular emphasis behind the Pilates method. Proper alignment, full range of motion, and patterned breathing will be emphasized.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 305
History Of Dance I
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A study of the development of Western theatrical dance forms, from its roots in the European court through the 20th century. Beginning with a brief overview of "early dance," emphasis will be placed on the study of Renaissance theatre spectacles to the rise of the professional dancer culminating with the 20th century contemporary ballet. This course includes outside reading and writing intensive requirements.
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Credits: 3 hours
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DANCE 306
History Of Dance II
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Continuation of DANCE 305 exploring the development of dance as a 20th century Western theatre dance form. Development of modern dance, modern dance pioneers, modern dance development in Europe, African-American contribution to modern dance, modern dance influence on the ballet and the Avant-Garde and Post Modern movements will be studied. Outside reading and writing intensive requirements included.
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Credits: 3 hours
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DANCE 309B
Company
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A repertory company comprised of dance majors, selected guest artists and dance faculty for the preparation and public performance of choreographic works, concerts and lecture/ demonstrations, and Great Works projects directed by dance faculty.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 313A
Partnering/Pas De Deux I
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This course is designed to meet the needs of the 300/400 level ballet student and will teach the elementary skills of partnering such as turns, lifts, promenades, and balances.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 319A
Composition IV
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An intermediate course in Dance Composition focusing on choreographic clarity and intent. Topics such as abstraction. motif and development, and prop and costumes will be explored.
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Credits: 2 hours
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DANCE 319B
Advanced Choreographic Design
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An intermediate course in Dance Composition focusing on choreographic clarity and intent. Topics such as abstraction. motif and development, and prop and costumes will be explored.
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Credits: 2 hours
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DANCE 341B
Ballet Technique And Theory V
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Continuation of DANCE 242B, at the advanced level including pointe work.
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Credits: 3 hours
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DANCE 341M
Modern Dance Technique And Theory V
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Continuation of DANCE 242M on the advanced level.
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Credits: 3 hours
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DANCE 403A
Modern Technique For Non-Majors
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 404A
Ballet Technique Non-Majors I
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The applied and theoretical study of ballet including traditional ballet vocabulary. Written assignments required.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 404B
Ballet Technique For Non-Majors II
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The applied and theoretical study of ballet including traditional ballet vocabulary. Written assignments required.
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Credits: 1 hours
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DANCE 405A
Modern Dance Repertory I
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Modern Dance Repertory is an advanced course for modern dance majors to study and perform the repertoire and works of renowned contemporary choreographers. It is a parallel to the Ballet Variations course which teaches the repertoire of ballet master works.
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Credits: 1 hours
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