DANC 102: Modern Dance I
Fundamental movement techniques and the manipulation of time, force, and space are explored through participation in improvisation and structured skill activity, as well as basic relaxation and body awareness experiences. Introduction to jazz forms.

DANC 120: Ballet I
Barre and center work for alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination. Introduction to ballet terminology, aesthetics, and study of fundamentals of style and history.

DANC 142: Jazz Dance I
An introduction to the art of jazz dance. Emphasis on fundamental alignment and rhythmic skills as well as styling. Study of aesthetics of entertainment.

DANC 144: Tap Dance I
An introduction to tap dance and its history. Focus on specific skills in tap dance involving vocabulary, keeping time, music theory, and rhythm.

DANC 163: Introduction to Choreography
An introduction to dance composition for the non-major. Exploration of space, time, and energy through movement, sound, and text.

DANC 202: Modern Dance II
Continuation of DANC 102. Increased emphasis on energy, range, and expression. More complex rhythmic patterns and movement designs are explored. Introduction to performance technique. Continuation of study of historical and aesthetic principles.

DANC 220: Ballet II
Learning to execute the vocabulary of ballet movement with technical accuracy. Beginning combinations across the floor. Continuation of study of history and aesthetics of the ballet style.

DANC 242: Jazz Dance II
Body rhythms, their initiation, pulse, and flow are explored in conjunction with sound through the principle of syncopation. Study of the aesthetics of entertainment and ethnology.

DANC 279: Rehearsal and Performance I
Format varies by semester. Fall: preparation of a small touring program or lecture demonstration; Spring: dancing in the major Dance production.

DANC 302: Modern Dance III
Continuation of DANC 202. More complex rhythmic patterns and movement design. Concentrated work on performance and projection techniques. Dance films and study of current research on dance criticism.

DANC 320: Ballet III
Continuation of DANC 220. Variations from the repertory of classic ballet. Familiarity with the music, scenarios, and staging of several traditional ballets. Dance films and study of current research on dance criticism.

DANC 342: Jazz Dance III
Continuation of DANC 242. Focus on styling and performance. Theoretical study of selected jazz dance artists and the impact of film and video on jazz dance.

DANC 345:Jazz Dance IV
Continuation of Dance 342. Emphasis on study of jazz dance, hip hop, funk, and other dance styles used in commercial/media dance.

DANC 344: Tap Dance III
Continuation of DANC 144. Focus on developing better skills, exploring rhythms, and mastering ability to keep time and phrase rhythms.

DANC 353: Dance Conditioning
Laboratory course using specialized training modalities selected from Pilates, Feldenrais, and other physical systems.

DANC 360: Advanced Choreography
Dance composition with focus on the craft elements of development, variation, thematic, and non-thematic subject matter. Strategies for building a dance from study to completed work.

DANC 371: Martial Arts
Study of Tae Kwan Do, Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, or other selected martial arts forms.

DANC 372: Martial Arts in China
The study of martial arts on location in China. Enrollment through Study Abroad.

DANC 374: Yoga
Theory and practice of yoga through exercise, meditation, and selected readings.

DANC 375: Yoga II
Continuation of DANC 374. Theory and practice of yoga through exercise, meditation, and selected readings.

DANC 376: Yoga for Dancers
Yoga practice particularly designed for those pursuing in-dept dance technique training.

DANC 379: Dance Touring Group
Performance group which tours local K-12 schools.

DANC 384: Creative Dance for Children
Creative dance experience designed to prepare the elementary school teacher to offer dance instruction. Meets Multiple Subject Waiver Credential requirements.

DANC 385: Movement Arts for Children
Movement arts experience ("new games," dance, sport) and study of child's physical and motor development. Designed as pre-service Elementary School teacher training. Meets Multiple Subject Waiver Credential requirements.

DANC 390: Dance of Greece
Intensive study of folk dance of Greece with historical and cultural perspectives.

DANC 394: Dunham Dance Technique
A study of the dance technique of Katherine Dunham.

DANC 396: Musical Theatre Dance
Practice and study of dances from the musical theatre repertory.

DANC 397: World Dance
Intensive study of selected world cultures from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and Europe with particular attention to historical and cultural perspectives.

DANC 402: Modern Dance IV
Continuation of DANC 302. Study focuses on subtlety in energy, range, and expression, along with concentration of style, rhythmic patterns, and movement design. Dance films and study of current research on dance criticism.

DANC 403: Friday Dance Workshop
In-depth exploration of dance technique and partnering.

DANC 420: Ballet IV
Continuation of DANC 320.

DANC 421: Pointe and Variations
Study of pointe work in ballet and reconstruction of variations from ballets of different periods.

DANC 422: Partnering
Exploration of partnering techniques as used in classical ballet, modern and postmodern dance.

DANC 423: Ballet V
Continuation of DANC 420.

DANC 444: Tap Dance IV
A continuation of DANC 344. Focus on developing better skills, exploring rhythms, and mastering ability to keep time and phrase rhythms.

DANC 445: Jazz Dance V
Continuation of DANC 345. Focus on complex rhythms, styling, and performance. Theoretical study of selected jazz dance artists and the impact of film and video on jazz dance.

DANC 446: Jazz Dance VI
Continuation of DANC 445. Advanced study of dance styles used in commercial/media dance. Emphasis on complex sequencing, performance, polyrhythms, and auditioning techniques.

DANC 485: Internships
Work experience in teaching, health care, or business.