DAN - Dance


DAN (PE) 264BalletUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Beginning level ballet technique course. Fundamental ballet concepts and vocabulary introduced through barre and center exercises and combinations.


DAN 272Dance CompositionUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: PE 264 or PE 274
Creative problem-solving using the components of movement composition. Development of movement vocabulary through structured improvisation. Development of a thematic phrase. Manipulation of the thematic phrase through various choreographic devices. Structure of the developed materials.


DAN (PE) 274Modern Dance IUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Introduction of movement and dance concepts and techniques through theory and analysis, improvisation and composition, structured dance exercises combinations.


DAN (PE) 275Modern Dance IIUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: PE/DAN 274
Continuation of Modern Dance I. Emphasis on design of body in space, movement qualities and musicality through structured technical exercises and combinations.


DAN 290Special Topics in DanceUNITS: 1-4
Examination of selected topics in dance. May be repeated for credit provided course content is different each time.


DAN 295Problems of Dance PerformanceUNITS: 2 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Audition
Practical performing experience in a company setting. Rehearsal, performance and production of concert dance.


DAN 490Adv Spec Top DanceUNITS: 1-4


DAN 498Independent Study in DanceUNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: DAN 272, Dan 295, Dance Program approval required.
Independent study in special choreographic or performance projects approved by and done under the direction of the Dance Program.