This course develops basic techniques and understanding of the art of contemporary dance. Includes some theoretical study of the history of the art form. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

The course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

This course is suitable for students with little or no previous ballet training. Includes some theoretical study of the history of the art form and comprehension of the vocabulary of ballet technical terms. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

This course is suitable for students who are familiar with basic ballet movement. Includes some theoretical study of the history of the art form and comprehension of the vocabulary of ballet technical terms. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

This course is suitable for students who are ready to learn more complex phrasing and transitioning of basic ballet movement. Includes some theoretical study of the history of the art form and comprehension of the vocabulary of ballet technical terms. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

This studio course introduces jazz dance as an art form while developing the basic skills and vocabulary of jazz dance. Includes some theoretical study of the history of jazz dance and development of critical-response skills to dance performance. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

This studio course explores jazz dance as an art form while developing more advanced skills and vocabulary of jazz dance. Includes some theoretical study of the history of jazz dance and the experience of responding critically to dance as an audience member. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

This course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work. Official casting and faculty approval required. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

This course is designed for the intermediate contemporary dancer that has had previous movement experience in contemporary dance technique, and includes some theoretical study of contemporary dance history. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

This course is designed for ballet students who are ready to develop proficiency at the intermediate level, and includes some theoretical study of the history of the art form as well as comprehension of the vocabulary of ballet technical terms. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

This course explores basic rhythmic, spatial, and dynamic materials in the designing of dance movements; improvisation and exploration of various ideological and aesthetic sources.

This course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work. This course also includes weekly attendance at the School of Dance Forum for both Fall and Spring semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.

This course examines notions of community and human connection within the technical training of Contact Improvisation. Students look at how the skills of falling, being off balance, and fully trusting a partner prepare the dancer for improvisational dancing and partner work.

May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.

This course offers instruction in the theory and practice of ballet and pointe technique. Students build the strength and technique necessary to execute classical and contemporary pointe variations, with a focus on artistry, individual interpretation, style, and musicality. Finally, the course investigates the historical context of the variations through mini-lectures, discussions, and video viewings.

This course is a study of choreographic forms and structures, musical forms, extended temporal and dynamic studies, components of dramatic and stylistic forms, use of dance technology compositionally.

This course covers the study and practice of selected works of dance repertory. May be repeated to a maximum of sixteen semester hours.

This course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work and weekly attendance at the School of Dance Forum for both Fall and Spring semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.

This course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work and weekly attendance at the School of Dance Forum for both Fall and Spring semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.

This course offers instruction in the theory and practice of ballet and pointe technique. Students build the strength and technique necessary to execute classical and contemporary pointe variations, with a focus on artistry, individual interpretation, style, and musicality. Graduate students are expected to approach the class and variations from a pedagogical and analytical point of view and present a lecture on the historical context of one of the variations to the rest of the class. May be repeated to a maximum of eight semester hours.

This course is the study of aesthetic issues in choreographic process; development and critical analysis of choreographic etudes; delineation of prospectus for extended choreography.

This studio course is the first in a series of graduate level courses in choreography. The course provides a supportive environment in which students explore the creative process to define and refine their unique creative voice and vision. Guided by critical inquiry, the course is dedicated to exploring choreographic practice, method, and process through a variety of creative strategies including readings, assignments, and lab time.

This course focuses on the conception, development, and production of an extended choreographic work. May be repeated to a maximum of ten semester hours.