Fulfills HPED requirement. It exposes students to elements of various dance professions through studio experiences, project-based assignments, guest speakers and field trips. Students will obtain practical skills which support their appreciation of and knowledge in the field of dance. Required course for dance and movement studies majors. More emphasis is placed on style and execution.
Combinations increase in intricacy and a larger dance movement vocabulary is introduced.
Pointe work will be integrated into the studio curriculum. Practical and written tests. May be taken up to nine times for credit. Fulfills HPED requirement. Emphasis is placed on increasing technical and performance skills while developing a sophisticated understanding of movement concepts through assignments, class experiences and discussion.