These are eight-week courses. Offered as needed. Introductory Ballet Ballet technique and the classical tradition in dance are introduced through an intensive studio experience, related readings, and attendance at ballet performances. The technique, rhythms, styles, and historical background of jazz dance are introduced through an intensive studio experience, related readings, and films. The technique, style, and vocabulary of tap dance are introduced through studio experience, related readings, and films.
Emphasis is on the development of a strong fundamental technique.
Introductory Modern Dance Studio experience is combined with a historical survey of the development of modern dance through studio classes and survey classes. Category A. Offered fall, spring, summer. Dance Company I Credit is available to all qualified students who participate for the full academic year. 1 credit hour. Intermediate Ballet Intermediate ballet technique and the classical tradition are studied through studio experience, related readings, and ballet performances.