Course Descriptions
DANC 1110 Tap Dance
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with Tap dance.
May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. 1 credit hour.
(A) Note: Students may take DANC 1110, DANC 1128, DANC 1151, DANC 2151 for a combined
total of no more than 18 credit hours.
DANC 1112 Dance Practicum
Practicum in dance related topics with emphasis on practical skills necessary for
the field. May be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director.
1 credit hour. (A)
DANC 1128 Ballroom and Social Dance
Introductory instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with
Ballroom and Social Dance. May be repeated one time for additional degree credit.
Lab required. 1 credit hour. (A) Note: Students may take DANC 1110, DANC 1128, DANC
1151, and DANC 2151 for a combined total of no more than 18 credit hours.
DANC 1151 Freshman Dance Performance
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the freshman level.
May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. Prerequisite:
Audition. 1 credit hour. (A) Note: Students may take DANC 1110, DANC 1128, DANC
1151, and DANC 2151 for a combined total of no more than 18 credit hours.
DANC 1201 Dance Composition - Improvisation
This introductory course in improvisation will investigate spontaneous problem solving
as a means of generating movement for dance composition Students will be called upon
to explore and respond to various forms of stimuli in a safe and supportive learning
environment within solo and group work. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (A)
DANC 1241 Beginning Ballet
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May
be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. 2 credit hours.
(A) Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 1245 Beginning Modern Dance
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with the concert
form of modern dance. May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required.
2 credit hours. (A) Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 1247 Beginning Jazz Dance
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance.
May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. 2 credit hours.
(A) Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 1301 Dance Composition - Choreography
This course is an examination of the principles of movement generation, phrasing,
choreographic structure, and manipulation. Integration of choreographic principles
will foster the growth of personal artistic style. Lab required. Prerequisite: DANC
1201. 3 credit hours. (A)
DANC 1305 World Dance
A survey of dances from different cultures, their histories, and their influences
on contemporary dance and society. Cultural origins, significance, motivations and
techniques will be explored experientially. 3 credit hours. (A)
DANC 2151 Sophomore Dance Performance
Instruction in of dance performance through experiential projects at the sophomore
level. May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. Prerequisite:
Audition. 1 credit hour. (A) Note: Students may take DANC 1110, DANC 1128, DANC 1151,
and DANC 2151 for a combined total of no more than 18 credit hours.
DANC 2241 Intermediate Ballet
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May
be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. Prerequisite: DANC
1241 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 2 credit hours. (A)
Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 2245 Intermediate Modern Dance
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with the concert
form of modern dance. May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required.
Prerequisite: DANC 1245 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 2 credit hours. (A)
Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 2247 Intermediate Jazz Dance
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance.
May be repeated one time for additional degree credit. Lab required. Prerequisite:
DANC 1247 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 2 credit hours. (A)
Note: May be repeated one time for additional credit.
DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation
A general survey of dance forms designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary,
techniques, and purposes of the creative process. This course includes critical interpretation
and evaluations of choreographic works and dance forms within cultural and historical
contexts. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard for INRW 0315; or equivalent. 3 credit
hours. (A)
DANC 2389 Academic Co-op Dance
Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in dance. In conjunction
with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study
of dance. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. 3 credit hours.
(A)