May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Includes Motif Writing for recording and analyzing movement. Culminating seminar devoted to analyzing and synthesizing knowledge and skills gained through undergraduate course work as it applies to dance, arts education, and professional development. Students will develop a senior project that includes both written and oral presentation in a public forum. Presentation and discussion of current issues in dance specific to the areas of education, research, and professional development in the field.
Topic depends on instructor.
May be repeated for a total of nine credits. Advanced training in modern technique emphasizing the attainment of high technical ability and performing skills. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits. Advanced training in ballet technique with an emphasis on high technical quality, performance skills, ballet vocabulary, and styles. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits.