Saturday, November 21, 2009

Academics

 

Dance Class Descriptions


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Current Dance Classes
Upcoming Semester Dance Classes

  • DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation: (3 credits) A multi-cultural exploration of the world's first and most universal art form. Ballet history, sex and social dance, the politics of dance and 20th century self-expression among others are investigated through lecture, video and demonstration.
  • DAN 108 - Pilates I: (1 credit) Pilates based floor work emphasizing increased flexibility and strength with application to dancers and non-dancers alike. (Course was previously called DAN 198B ST Pilates For Dancers)
  • DAN 115 - Middle-Eastern Dance I: (1 credit) Learn to isolate and undulate gracefully to the mysterious sounds of Middle-Eastern music. Explore the ancient arts of belly dance and the people throughout history who have contributed to its evolution. (Course was previously called DAN 170 Beginning Middle Eastern Dancing)
  • DAN 119 - Swing Dance: (1 credit) Instruction in a variety of swing dance styles, including East Coast, Balboa, and Charleston with an emphasis on Lindy Hop. Pre or Co-requisite DAN 125. (Course was called DAN 198B ST Swing Dance)
  • DAN 125 - Ballroom Dance (Beginning): (1 credit) Instruction in the major ballroom dances including: Waltz, Swing, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, and the Cha-Cha.
  • DAN 126 - Ballroom Dance (Beginning/Intermediate): (1 credit) Continuation of beginning ballroom dance. Prerequisite: DAN 125 or equivalent.
  • DAN 128 - Latin Dance: (1 credit) Further development of Latin dances introduced in Beginning Ballroom Dance, plus the introduction of additional dances within the genre, including: Salsa, Merengue, Samba, and Mambo. Prerequisite DAN 125. (Course was previously called DAN 168 Latin Dance)
  • DAN 132 - Jazz Dance (Beginning): (1 credit) Beginning techniques of jazz dance.
  • DAN 133 - Jazz Dance (Beginning/Intermediate): (1 credit) Continuation of beginning jazz dance. Prerequisite: DAN 132 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 135 - Ballet (Beginning): (1 credit) Beginning techniques and theory of classical ballet.
  • DAN 136 - Ballet (Beginning/Intermediate): (1 credit) Continuation of beginning ballet with more demanding concepts and skills. Prerequisite: DAN 135 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 138 - Modern Dance (Beginning): (1 credit) Introductory technique and theory of modern concert dance.
  • DAN 144 - Tap Dance (Beginning): (1 credit) Beginning techniques of tap dancing.
  • DAN 145 - Tap Dance (Beginning/Intermediate): (1 credit) Continuation of Beginning Tap Dance.  Prerequisite: DAN 144 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 175 - Yoga For Dancers: (1 credit) Yoga techniques of stretching and breathing applied to the dancer's instrument with resultant stress relief, increased flexibility and enhanced physical alignment.
  • DAN 188 - Dance Improvisation: (2 credits) Development of performance and compositional skill through the exploration and analysis of basic dance elements including time, shape, space, motion and dynamics.
  • DAN 215 - Middle Eastern Dance II: (1 credit) A continuation of learning to isolate and undulate gracefully to the mysterious sounds of Middle Eastern music. A further exploration of the ancient arts of belly dance and the people throughout history who have contributed to its evolution. Pre-requisite: DAN 115 or equivalent experience. (Course was previously called DAN 270 Intermediate Middle Eastern Dancing)
  • DAN 225 - Ballroom Dance (Intermediate): (1 credit) Intermediate techniques of ballroom dance.   Prerequisite: DAN 126 or equivalent experience. 
  • DAN 232 - Jazz Dance (Intermediate ): (1 credit) Intermediate techniques of jazz dance. Prerequisite: DAN 133 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate): (1 credit) Technique and theory of classical ballet.  Prerequisite: DAN 136 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 238 - Modern Dance (Intermediate): (1 credit) Technique and theory of modern concert dance. Prerequisite: DAN 138 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 245 - Repertory Tap Dance: (1 credit) Learning of tap repertory and new choreography leading to performance opportunities. Prerequisite: DAN 145 or equivalent experience.
  • DAN 281 - Dance Performance: (1 credit) Learning of repertory and new choreography leading to formal and informal performance opportunities.
  • DAN 287 - Concert Dance Company: (1 credit) Professionally structured rehearsal of repertory and new choreography in preparation for formal performances, educational outreach programs and possible touring. Prerequisites: DAN 188, DAN 235, DAN 238 or equivalent experience. Class size limited, audition required.
  • DAN 288 - Choreography: (2 credits) Introduction to the art of making dances with emphasis on the manipulation of time, shape, space, motion, and dynamics.