DNCE 10000 Dance Across Cultures (LA)

Surveys the varied forms, origins, and styles of social, spiritual, religious, and theatrical dance from around the world. Through lectures, discussions, and film viewings, provides a fundamental understanding of the development of diverse dance forms. Explores the rich tapestry of global dance traditions, enhancing appreciation and critical analysis of dance as a universal form of expression. (IRR)
Attributes: CA, DV
3 Credits

DNCE 10300 Functional Awareness for Dance (LA)

Functional Awareness for Dance is an introduction to human anatomy with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and principles of movement. It is designed to provide basic knowledge of the function of the human body as a means to facilitate the art of dancing. (F)
3 Credits

DNCE 10400 Dance Foundations (NLA)

Weekly forum introducing principles and practices of various disciplines of dance, current trends, summer study, internships, networking, and auditions. Emphasizes cohort building. (F,Y)
1.5 Credits

DNCE 10500 Dance Improvisation (NLA)

Hands-on course exploring fundamental dance principles through guided improvisations, applicable across all genres. Provides a lab to explore personal movement invention and group interplay, solve problems spontaneously, take creative risks, and develop choreographic analytical skills. (F,Y)
2 Credits

DNCE 11100 Ballet (NLA)

Introductory analysis and practice of ballet technique. Students develop an understanding of fundamental ballet technique and terminology, body awareness, elasticity and rhythmic sense. May be repeated four times. (F,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 12100 Modern Dance (NLA)

Introductory analysis and practice of modern dance technique. Students develop an understanding of body awareness and fundamentals of improvisation. Emphasis is placed on expressive body movement, warm-up exercises, and basic principles of form and improvisation. May be repeated four times. (F,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 13100 Jazz Dance (NLA)

Introductory analysis and practice of jazz dance technique for theatre performance. Students develop an understanding of fundamental movement principles, technique, and terminology. May be repeated four times. (F,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 13900 Rehearsal and Performance for Dance (NLA)

Laboratory participation in choreography rehearsal and performance of a dance production. Provides credit for assignments in dance choreography in performance. Evaluated by the faculty member in charge of the designated dance work. (IRR)
2 Credits

DNCE 14100 Tap Dance (NLA)

Introductory analysis and practice in tap dance technique. Students develop an understanding of tap dance styles, history of tap dance in stage and film, and terminology. May be repeated four times. (F,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 20000 Histories of Concert Dance (LA)

Examines the origins and development of ballet, modern, jazz, and tap dance in Western societies, considering the artistic, political, philosophical, and social forces that influenced the art form. Provides a foundation for evaluating significant dance figures and performances within their cultural, political, and societal contexts. (S,Y)
Attributes: CA
3 Credits

DNCE 20500 Dance Composition I (LA)

Introduces fundamental and universal principles of choreography applicable across all genres. Provides a lab to learn the craft of choreography through exercises, improvisations, and studies. Focuses on developing new material, experimenting with choreographic processes, and cultivating a critical voice in written and spoken form. Emphasizes solo choreographic studies. Prerequisites: DNCE 10400. (S,Y)
2 Credits

DNCE 21100 Intermediate Ballet (NLA)

Continuation of DNCE 11100. Intermediate analysis and practice of ballet technique. Further development in building strength through flexibility and coordination. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 11100. (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 22100 Intermediate Modern Dance (NLA)

Continuation of DNCE 12100. Intermediate analysis and practice of modern dance technique. Further development of skills in selected styles and techniques in the modern idiom. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 12100. (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 23100 Intermediate Jazz Dance (NLA)

Continuation of DNCE 13100. Intermediate work in analysis and practice of jazz dance technique in theatre performance, building on skills developed in beginning jazz and ballet classes. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 13100 and DNCE 21100 (may be taken concurrently). (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 24100 Intermediate Tap Dance (NLA)

Intermediate course in tap technique designed to broaden awareness and skill in tap dance for stage and film. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 14100. (F,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 30500 Dance Composition II (LA)

Builds on concepts from Dance Composition I, exploring complex compositional forms with an emphasis on duets and group works. Develops artistic voice, builds a repertory, and provides critical feedback while creating original pieces for a final performance. Culminates in a performance showcasing student dances. Prerequisites: DNCE 20400. (E,S)
2 Credits

DNCE 31100 Advanced Ballet (NLA)

Advanced technique course focusing on complex movements that strengthen the body and mind connection and increase personal expressiveness and artistry as a ballet dancer. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 21100. (F,S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 32100 Advanced Modern Dance (NLA)

Advanced technique course focusing on modern dance skills designed to broaden the student's awareness of selected styles and technique in the modern idiom. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 22100. (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 33100 Advanced Jazz Dance (NLA)

Advanced course in analysis and practice of jazz dance for theatre performance. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 23100. (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 33900 Choreography Rehearsal and Performance (NLA)

Laboratory participation in choreography rehearsal and performance of a dance production. Students receive credit for assignments in dance choreography in performance. The student is evaluated by the faculty member in charge of the designated dance work. Prerequisites: Any DNCE at the 200 level. (Y)
2 Credits

DNCE 34100 Advanced Tap Dance (NLA)

Advanced course in tap technique designed to broaden awareness and skill in tap dance for stage and film. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated four times. Prerequisites: DNCE 24100. (S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 35100 Advanced Dance Technique (NLA)

Ongoing dance and movement practice for the advanced level pre-professional dancer. Focus is on integration of dance and movement skills with special attention on deepening the understanding and application of core strength with a wide range of movement and choreographic possibilities. Students are accepted into the course by audition. The course is repeatable up to four times.Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (F,S,Y)
1 Credit

DNCE 36100 Musical Theatre Dance Styles (LA)

Advanced course in the techniques, forms, and styles of dance in musical theatre. Movement studies are performed to familiarize students with a variety of musical theatre dance styles focusing on mid 19th through early 20th century dance forms. Survey of the early history of dance in the American musical theatre through readings, lectures, class discussions, student research, and films. Permission of instructor required. Prerequisites: two courses of 200-level dance technique selected from DNCE 21100, DNCE 22100, DNCE 23100, or DNCE 24100. (F,S,Y)
2 Credits

DNCE 40000 Dance Seminar (LA)

First semester of a two-semester sequence for seniors to develop and implement a capstone project across an academic year. Students select and research a specific area of interest such as choreography, performance, somatic studies, dance education, dance studies, or community engagement. Prepares students to enter the dance profession. Prerequisites: Any DNCE course at 300 level. (F,Y)
Attributes: CP
1.5 Credits

DNCE 40200 Dance Pedagogy (NLA)

Introduces educational theories and practices for teaching dance. Focuses on creating curricula and syllabi, leading diverse classes, developing effective teaching strategies, fostering an inclusive environment, and applying dance pedagogy in various educational settings. Prerequisites: DNCE 30500. (S)
2 Credits

DNCE 40300 Dance Senior Project (LA)

Second semester of a two-semester sequence for seniors to develop and implement a capstone project across an academic year. Students complete the senior project through a faculty- and peer-mentored process. Prerequisites: DNCE 40000. (S,Y)
3 Credits

DNCE 41100 Ballet with Pointe (NLA)

Advanced technique course, including pointe work, with emphasis on barre and center work. Focus on development of leg strength and learning variations from full length ballets. Repeatability up to 6 credits. Prerequisites: DNCE 31100. (IRR)
1 Credit