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Dance 119B Introduction to Jazz Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. A refinement of basic jazz dance, emphasizing movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Includes composition, the cultural context of jazz, and contemporary jazz dance forms. Movement repertoire differs from 119A. A combination of Dance 119A, 119B, 219A, 219B, 220, and 221 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 122 Commercial Contemporary Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Instruction for the advanced dance student in contemporary commercial dance, including the technical steps, styles, audition techniques, and performance skills necessary to be a successful dancer in commercial settings, such as industrials, cruise ships, music videos, etc. Dance 123 Introduction to Salsa Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. An introduction to Salsa dance, including musicality, partnering and patterns. Emphasis is on movement technique, dance vocabulary, and creative expression. Historical and contemporary forms are studied. Content varies each semester. A combination of Dance 118, 123, and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 130 Dance Improvisation Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. An introduction to structured dance improvisation, emphasizing movement invention, creative problem solving, group dynamics, and contact improvisation. Prior completion of dance technique course highly recommended. A combination of Dance 130, 202A, and 202B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 140 Dance Repertory Workshop Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 9 Lecture, 27 Laboratory total. Intensive course which emphasizes learning selected repertory. Students learn one or more complete choreographic works of concert quality with instruction in specific performance styles, culminating in a public performance. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. Dance 180 Professional Studio Practices Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 16 Laboratory total. Learn the procedures, management, and expectations of dancers working in private studios. Applicable for both the dance educator and the professional dancer. Dance 201A Ballet I Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. Introduction to ballet technique and terminology, including basic barre work, center work, and combinations en diagonale. Includes basic alignment, use of turnout, coordination, and ballet terminology, Dance 201A prepares the student for Dance 201B. May be repeated. A combination of Dance 108A, 108B, 201A, 201B, 213, and 214 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 201B Ballet II Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. Continuation of beginning ballet technique and terminology, including barre work, center work, and combinations en diagonale. Includes basic alignment, use of turnout, coordination, and ballet terminology. Dance 201B utilizes additional combination work and prepares the student for Dance 213. Dance 201A recommended. May be repeated. A combination of Dance 108A, 108B, 201A, 201B, 213, and 214 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 202A Choreography Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 32 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. A class for the general student that defines and explores the elements involved in creating a dance. Students will develop choreographic skills in order to be able to express their ideas through dance movement. Compositions created by students will be performed in the studio. For non-majors only. A combination of Dance 130, 202A, and 202B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 202B Choreography for Dance Majors Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 32 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. A composition class for dance majors that defines and explores the elements involved in creating a dance. Students will develop choreographic skills emphasizing individual expression of ideas through dance movement. Solo compositions created by students performed in dance studio. Dance majors. A combination of Dance 130, 202A, and 202B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 204A Dance Production Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Audition. Concert Dance production experience culminating in public performances in Phillips Hall Theater as part of the Spring Student/Faculty Dance Concert. Includes production basics, with an emphasis on working with faculty/student choreographers to create original dances. Focus on performance techniques. Dance 204B Dance Production Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Dance 202A or 202B with a minimum grade of C and audition. Concert Dance production experience for students creating and producing original choreography for and/or performing in the SAC dance concert. Includes production basics with an emphasis on creating, rehearsing, and performing dances. Focus on choreography. Dance 205 Performance Ensemble Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Audition. Pre-professional ensemble to provide performance experience for advanced students. 64 hours earns 2 units. Repertoire and casting vary each semester. Requires audition prior to enrollment. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
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Dance 124 Intermediate Salsa Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Continued study in salsa dance, including musicality, partnering, and patterns. Emphasis is on movement technique, vocabulary, and expression. Includes more complicated movements, complex patterns, and advanced dance combinations. Content varies each semester. Introduction to Salsa recommended. A combination of Dance 118, 123, and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 132 Dance Stretch Unit(s): 0.5 Class Hours: 4 Lecture, 12 Laboratory total. Instruction in sustained and specific stretch designed to improve overall body flexibility, increase range of motion, and improve body alignment. Supplemental course for all levels of dance technique. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.