| DAN (PE) 264 | Ballet | 1(0-2-0) F,S |
| Beginning level ballet technique course. Fundamental ballet concepts and vocabulary introduced through barre and center exercises and combinations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| DAN 272 | Dance Composition | 1(0-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| DAN (PE) 274 | Modern Dance I | 1(0-2-0) F,S |
| Introduction of movement and dance concepts and techniques through theory and analysis, improvisation and composition, structured dance exercises combinations. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| DAN (PE) 275 | Modern Dance II | 1(0-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| DAN 290 | Special Topics in Dance | 1-4 F,S,SUM1,SUM2 |
| Examination of selected topics in dance. May be repeated for credit provided course content is different each time. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| DAN 295 | Problems of Dance Performance | 2(0-4-0) F,S |
| Preq: Audition |
| Practical performing experience in a company setting. Rehearsal, performance and production of concert dance. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| DAN 498 | Independent Study in Dance | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |