Theories and skills of dance technique will be explored, including elements of rhythm, phrasing, step patterns, movement combinations, and qualitative and aesthetic considerations. Includes attention o dance teaching strategies. DAN 211 Dance History - Study of the history of dance and its relationship to the arts and society from the 16 th century to the present. May be repeated for up to nine hours. DAN 300 Modern Dance Repertory - Techniques, improvisation, choreography, and production experience leading to public performance.
Audition is required for entry.
DAN 302 Dance Composition II - Explores the creative process and compositional elements of designing a choreographic work beyond the solo. Students will take the choreographic tools from previous levels of dance composition and apply them to the solo and group work. DAN 240 or permission of instructor DAN 350 Ballet IV - Advanced ballet technique expanding upon previously learned ballet training to develop articulate execution of complex classical ballet vocabulary and refined presentational skills. DAN 250 or permission of instructor DAN 410 Teaching Dance - Methods for teaching various elements of dance in the elementary and secondary schools. Included are dance appreciation and interdisciplinary activities.