Theory and practice of jazz techniques.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Introduction to the history and techniques of the modern dance tradition. Students will study basic modern dance principles and aesthetics and learn modern movement to develop and improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and creative expression.

Introduction to the history and development of traditional ballet techniques. Students will study ballet principles and aesthetics and learn basic ballet movement, vocabulary, and skills.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Broaden understanding of ballet principles aesthetics, basic ballet movement, and vocabulary. Accentuate importance of proper alignment, collaboration of foot and arm positions, and appreciation of classical musical accompaniment. Students will develop critical perspectives necessary to address live performance through written critiques.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Prerequisite: Beginning Ballet level proficiency.

Introduction to fundamental tap dance skills, including basic steps, history and vocabulary, and style development.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Overview of different types of dances typically and traditionally performed by Mexican and Latin Americans in the Americas. The interrelationship of dance culture to historical events, holidays, and people. Opportunities to learn specific folks dances that are representative of several regions of Mexico and Latin America will be provided. Open to all students.

Theory and practice of modern jazz techniques including movement vocabulary with an emphasis on the different jazz styles.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Prerequisite: DNCE 1 or instructor permission.

Examination of the theories of traditional modern dance. Designed to develop proficiency in performing intermediate level modern dance techniques. Students will gain an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of different modern styles. Performance qualities and creative movement explorations are included.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Refine proficiency in performing intermediate level ballet techniques and gain an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of different ballet styles. Emphasis on anatomy and building bodily strength and endurance through barre and center work. Students will employ critical perspectives necessary to address live performance through written critiques.

Prerequisite: Intermediate ballet level proficiency and instructor permission.

Beginning exploration of the creation of movement through improvisation. Students will simultaneously explore and create movement studies, while spontaneously performing inner-directed movement without intellectual censorship.

Advanced training in the theory and practice of jazz techniques.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

An exploration of the concepts, approaches, and processes used to develop a stylistic approach to choreography.

Prerequisite: DNCE 120, DNCE 22.

Survey in the appreciation and history of dance and the relationship of dance to the fine and liberal arts in Western Civilization. Emphasis upon the history of ballet; American modes of expression: modern and jazz forms.

Note: Non-activity.

Survey course in the appreciation and understanding of dance cultures in America. The relationship of dance to the identity and expression of different cultural groups in the U.S. will be examined. Jazz, modern, and ballet from a multicultural perspective will be the focus of the class.

Note: Non-activity.

Introduction to the rich dance cultures of the Caribbean. Students will learn the different dances of Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad as they relate to their function in secular and religious culture, including the study of the Dunham Dance Technique.

Note: May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Participation (Choreography) in the rehearsal and performance of dance productions. Students will collaboratively create and produce choreographic works as their capstone project, to be performed during the department's production season.

Note: Admission by audition.

Prerequisite: Senior standing

Exploration of creative dance as it applies to young children; including exploration of non-locomotor and locomotor movement patterns through problem solving and guided discovery techniques.