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Instruction offered by members of Dance in the School of Creative and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts. An audition and consent of Dance is necessary before students register in certain courses.
Acting Division Chair – M. Monteros
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Dance
201
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Introductory Contemporary Dance I
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Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Notes:
Not open to Dance Majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
205
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Introductory Contemporary Dance II
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Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 201 or equivalent or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Notes:
Not open to Dance majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
207
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Elementary Contemporary Dance I
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Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 205 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
209
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Elementary Contemporary Dance II
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Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 207 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
211
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Introductory Jazz Dance
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Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
221
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Introductory Ballet
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Introductory study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
235
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Principles of Conditioning for Dancers
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Theory and practice of conditioning for dancers.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 207 or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
243
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Dance in Popular Culture
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Survey of social dance forms from World War I to present.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 243 and Dance Education 243 will not be allowed.
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Dance
247
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Introduction to Creative Process: Vocabulary and Analysis
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Fundamental vocabulary of dance creation and choreographic analysis.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 247 and Dance Education 247 will not be allowed.
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The study and practice of written communication in dance.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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Dance
295
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Dance Performance Practicum I
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Practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
303
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Principles of Technique
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Reinforcement of the basic principles of contemporary dance in preparation for more advanced study.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 209 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
305
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Elementary Contemporary Dance III
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This completes the elementary sequence in the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 209 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
307
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Intermediate Contemporary Dance I
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Intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 305 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
309
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Special Topics in Dance Theory
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
311
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Elementary Jazz Dance I
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Elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 211 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
313
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Elementary Jazz Dance II
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Further elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 311 or equivalent, or audition.
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Introductory study of the techniques of hip hop.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Dance 315 and 343.01 will not be allowed.
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Intermediate study of the techniques of hip hop.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 315 or equivalent or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Dance 317 and 343.05 will not be allowed.
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Dance
321
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Elementary Ballet I
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Elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 221 or equivalent and audition.
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Dance
323
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Elementary Ballet II
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Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 321 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
331
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Creative Process I: Improvisation
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A practical study of movement improvisation as a critical component of creative process with emphasis on improvisation as a performance practice and as a tool for creation.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 and 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
333
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Creative Process II: Solo Forms
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A practical application of contemporary models of dance-making with a focus on articulating individualized movement language in the solo form.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 209 and 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
341
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Early Dance History
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Historical survey of dance: origins to the nineteenth century.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 341 and 241 will not be allowed.
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Possible topics include Hip Hop, Contact Improvisation, African Dance, Dance and Disability.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
One junior level dance course or equivalent and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 343 and Dance Education 303 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
345
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20th Century Dance History
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Historical survey of western theatre dance.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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Dance
363
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Dance Science and Kinesiology
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Kinesiological analysis of dance, and the fundamentals of Dance Science.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 259 and two of Dance 205, 207, 209, 211, 221, or equivalent, or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Also known as:
(formerly Dance 463)
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Dance
365
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Pilates Conditioning
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Study of the Pilates method of conditioning utilizing the Pilates Reformer apparatus.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 235 or equivalent or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
375
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Complementary Dance Training Practices I
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Study of complementary training practices for improving dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 235 and 363 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
391
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Dance and the Camera
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An introduction to making dances for the camera incorporating composing dance for the frame, basic camera skills, story board organization, and basic editing skills, as well as viewing and analysis of dances on film and video.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 333 or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
395
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Dance Performance Practicum II
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Further practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
397
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Dance Performance Practicum III
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Intermediate practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 395.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
405
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Intermediate Contemporary Dance II
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 307 or equivalent or audition.
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Dance
407
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Intermediate Contemporary Dance III
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This completes the sequence of intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 405 or equivalent or audition.
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Dance
411
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Intermediate Jazz Dance I
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Intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 313 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
413
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Intermediate Jazz Dance II
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 411 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
421
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Intermediate Ballet I
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Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 323 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
423
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Intermediate Ballet II
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Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 421 or equivalent, or audition.
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Dance
427
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Cross-Cultural Currents: Embodying Global Dance
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Experiential survey of dance practices from around the world.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 427 and Dance Education 427 will not be allowed.
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Dance
431
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Creative Process III: Choreography
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Continuing focus on developing choreographic structures that support clear artistic statements, with an emphasis on the duet form.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
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Dance
433
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Creative Process IV: Choreography
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Further study in creating choreographic structures with an emphasis on group forms.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 431 or equivalent and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
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Introduction to theory, methodology and practice of dance instruction.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 307, 363 and one of 313 or 323, or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 449 and Dance Education 449 will not be allowed.
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Dance
475
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Complementary Dance Training Practices II
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Focus on select methods of complementary training practices for improving dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 375.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
481
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Cross-Cultural Currents: Theorising Dancing Bodies
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Critical dance theory and global dance forms.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Dance 243 or 345.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 481 and Dance Education 481 will not be allowed.
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Dance
491
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Design and Production for Dance
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An overview of the essential skills required to light, present and produce dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of 10 full-course equivalents or consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
493
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Dance Teaching Practicum
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Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 449 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Dance 493 and Dance Education 491 or 493 will not be allowed.
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Dance
495
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Dance Performance Practicum IV
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Advanced practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours:
H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 397.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Dance 503 and Dance Education 503 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
505
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Advanced Contemporary Dance I
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Advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 407 or equivalent or audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
507
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Advanced Contemporary Dance II
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Further advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours:
H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of "B" or better in Dance 505 or equivalent or audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Senior choreographic and/or performance project.
Course Hours:
H(1S-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
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Dance
571
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Directed Studies
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Course Hours:
H(1S-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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An international perspective on dance training, performance and culture.
Course Hours:
F(0-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
581
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Special Topics in Dance
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Possible topics include site specific dance, collaborative creation.
Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Dance
591
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Professional Dance Internship I
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Internship experience with a local professional dance organization.
Course Hours:
H(4 months)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 407 or 413, or equivalent and completion of 13 full-course equivalents and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
593
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Professional Dance Internship II
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Further internship experience with a local professional dance organization.
Course Hours:
H(4 months)
Prerequisite(s):
Dance 591 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Dance
681
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Special Topics in Dance
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Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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