Dance

Classes

DNC 122: ELEMENTARY BALLET II

Class Program
Dance
Credits 2
The development of classical theory and practical ballet, at the elementary level.
Prerequisites

DNC 121 or permission of instructor.

DNC 140: FITNESS DANCE I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 1 2
This course uses dance activity to increase a student's level of physical fitness. Flexibility exercises and body toning/sculpting exercises, which have been specifically designed to develop the dancer's body, will be used in class.

DNC 143: BALLET TECHNIQUE I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 3
Intensive training in classical ballet for students intending to major or minor in dance. Intermediate level technique is studied, emphasizing posture and placement. Students are evaluated on their ability to perform the work to the required standard.

DNC 152: ELEMENTARY JAZZ II

Class Program
Dance
Credits 2
This class is a blend of modern jazz and ballet technique focusing on breath, alignment and stylized freedom of movement.
Prerequisites

DNC 151 or permission of instructor.

DNC 160: DANCE WORKSHOP I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 1 2
This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of a dance presentation, including sound, lighting, choreography, rehearsal, costuming, make-up and other aspects of dance presentation.
Prerequisites

Determined by instructor.

DNC 191: POINTE TECHNIQUE I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 1
Designed for the female dance student. Participants learn pointe technique. This class is the study of pointe work technique focusing on barre and center exercises to strengthen the student's metatarsal, legs and torso. The class will offer an increased ballet vocabulary specific to dancing on pointe.
Prerequisites

DNC 122 or permission of instructor.

DNC 192: POINTE TECHNIQUE II

Class Program
Dance
Credits 1
Designed for the intermediate female dance student, this class further develops pointe technique. Barre and center work will strengthen the student's legs and torso, increasing vocabulary and complexity of combination. Introduction to classical ballet repertory will be included in this class.
Prerequisites

DNC 191 or permission of instructor.

DNC 231: THEATER DANCE I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 3
This is the first in a three-course series that introduces the student to a variety of dance styles used in musical theater.
Prerequisites

Determined by instructor.

DNC 234: CHOREOGRAPHY I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 1 3
Students are involved in individual and group choreographic projects in which musical and spatial elements are explored.

DNC 243: BALLET TECHNIQUE III

Class Program
Dance
Credits 3
Ballet technique at advanced level emphasizing performance quality, musicality, and classical style.
Prerequisites

DNC 144 or permission of instructor.

DNC 267: JAZZ DANCE I

Class Program
Dance
Credits 3
This is the first of a six-course sequence which provides the student a study of basic principles and techniques of jazz dance, including the varied movement styles and rhythms of this dance form.
Prerequisites

Determined by instructor.