DANCE (DN)
Office: 249 Rowand-Johnson Hall
Technique courses (T) may be repeated once for credit, with permission of the instructor.
$10.00 laboratory fee for all courses.
DN 101 (T) Beginning Ballet. 2 hours.
A studio course in classical ballet at the beginning level.
DN 110 (T) Introduction to Dance Styles. 2 hours.
Introduction to ballet, modern, and jazz dance through theory and practice at the beginning level.
DN 121 (T) Ballet Technique I-A. 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
A studio course in classical ballet for first year dance majors. Offered in the fall semester.
DN 122 (T) Ballet Technique I-B. 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
The development of theory and practice of classical ballet for first year dance majors. Offered spring semester.
An introduction to dance movement as influenced by various cultures.
DN 200 Special Topics. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Investigation of dance theories and principles.
DN 221 (T) Ballet Technique II-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 101 or DN 121 or permission of instructor.
Development of classical ballet technique, and performance quality at the intermediate level.
DN 222 (T) Ballet Technique II-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 221 or permission of instructor.
Development of the classical theory and practice of ballet, at the intermediate level.
DN 240 Choreography I. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Basic exploration of the rhythmic and spatial elements in the development of movement phrases and choreographic dance studies.
DN 251 (T) Jazz Technique II-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
A studio course in jazz dance technique at the intermediate level.
DN 252 (T) Jazz Technique II-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
A studio course in jazz dance technique at a more advanced intermediate level
DN 265 Anatomy/Kinesiology for Dance. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Lecture/studio course covering the basics of the musculoskeletal system and dance kinesiology.
DN 311 (T) Modern Dance Technique III-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Development of modern dance technique at the advanced level.
DN 312 (T) Modern Dance Technique III-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Development of advanced modern dance technique, preparing the student for professional work.
DN 321 (T) Ballet Technique III-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Advanced ballet technique including ladies’ pointe work and men’s technique.
DN 322 (T) Ballet Technique III-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
Continuation of advanced ballet technique including ladies’ pointe work and men’s technique.
DN 340 Choreography II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 240 and Dance major.
Exploration in more complex choreographic forms and compositions.
DN 352 (T) Jazz Technique III-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 251 or DN 252 and Dance major.
Development of advanced jazz dance technique preparing the student for professional work.
DN 380 Independent Study in Dance. One -3 hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
DN 381 Independent Study in Dance. One-3 hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
DN 400 (T) Special Topics. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Audition only.
Prepare dancers for a professional career in dance performance through the rehearsal process of learning and performing, ballet, modern and jazz dance repertoire.
DN 403 (T) Approaches to Dance Instruction. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 265 and Dance major.
A course developing techniques for teaching of ballet, modern, and jazz dance styles.
DN 411 (T) Advanced Modern Dance Technique II-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 311 or DN 312 and Dance Major.
Continued development of modern dance technique at the advanced level.
DN 412 (T) Advanced Modern Dance Technique II-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 311 or DN 312 and Dance major.
Continued development of advanced modern dance technique, preparing the student for professional work.
DN 421 (T) Ballet Technique IV-A. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 321 or DN 322 and Dance major.
Advanced ballet technique including rehearsal and performance of ballet variations in preparation for professional work..
DN 422 (T) Ballet Technique IV-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 321 or DN 322 and Dance major.
Continued development of ballet technique and variations preparing the student for professional work.
DN 440 Choreography III. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 340 , TH 290 and TH 324.
A study and practice of choreographic composition at the advanced level including all aspects of production. Offered on demand.
DN 452 (T) Jazz Technique IV-B. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: DN 352 and Dance major.
Advanced jazz dance technique preparing the student for professional work.
DN 470 History of Dance I. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance Major.
The history of dance with an emphasis on the pre-classical and classical dance styles.
DN 471 History of Dance II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Dance major.
The history of dance with an emphasis on 20th century and contemporary dance styles.