Dance

Broad survey of the dance field through lecture, discussion and audiovisual presentations. Explores historical and contemporary perspectives of dance. Meets General Education requirement for Humanities.

Fundamentals of modern dance for the purpose of artistic development and self-expression. History of modern dance and its outstanding figures included with practical performance applications. Emphasis on kinesthetic perception of movement itself and its interrelationship with emotional expression.

Fundamentals of modern dance for the purpose of artistic development and self-expression. History of modern dance and its outstanding figures included with practical performance applications. Emphasis on kinesthetic perception of movement itself and its interrelationship with emotional expression.

Introduction to techniques used by jazz dancers. History of jazz dance and outstanding figures including a variety of styles with stress on technical facility and the pleasure of moving well.

Continuation of DANC173-Jazz Dance I with additional emphasis on technique and contemporary styling, their historic foundations and notable practitioners.

Introduction to the basic movements of tap dancing and to experiment with movement patterning as well as the study of its origin, history and development of styles.

Continuation of DANC175-Tap Dance I.

Fundamental course in classical ballet. History, exceptional practitioners, vocabulary and techniques of ballet movement with emphasis on body alignment and effective methods of gaining strength and flexibility for proper ballet deportment through (barre) bar and center floor exercises.

Continuation of DANC271-Ballet I with additional emphasis on technique, contemporary styling, their historic foundations and notable practitioners.