DANCE, EMPHASIS ON ACTIVITY
- DAA 1100Beginning Contemporary Dance I-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1102Beginning Contemporary Dance III-NonmajorsThe course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
- DAA 1200Beginning Ballet I-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1201Beginning Ballet II-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1202Beginning Ballet III-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1500Jazz Dance I-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1501Jazz Dance II-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 1680Dance EnsembleThis 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.
- DAA 2103Intermediate Contemporary Dance-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 2203Intermediate Ballet-NonmajorsThis 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.
- DAA 2610Dance CompositionThis course explores basic rhythmic, spatial, and dynamic materials in the designing of dance movements; improvisation and exploration of various ideological and aesthetic sources.
- DAA 2681Special Dance PerformanceThis 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.
- DAA 3108Contemporary Dance IMay be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
- DAA 3109Contemporary Dance IIMay be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.
- DAA 3150CContact ImprovisationThis 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.
- DAA 3208Ballet IMay be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
- DAA 3209Ballet IIMay be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.
- DAA 3224CPointe Technique and RepertoryThis 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.
- DAA 3614Dance CompositionThis 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.
- DAA 3654Choreography-RepertoryThis course covers the study and practice of selected works of dance repertory. May be repeated to a maximum of sixteen semester hours.
- DAA 3684Dance EnsembleThis course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work and weekly attendance at the School of Dance Forum for both Fall and Spring semesters.
- DAA 4110Contemporary Dance IIIMay be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.
- DAA 4210Ballet IIIMay be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.
- DAA 4685Dance EnsembleThis course provides experience in dance ensemble and performance work and weekly attendance at the School of Dance Forum for both Fall and Spring semesters.
- DAA 5118Contemporary DanceMay be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.
- DAA 5218BalletMay be repeated to a maximum of eighteen semester hours.
- DAA 5228Graduate Pointe Technique and RepertoryThis 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.
- DAA 5618ChoreographyThis course is the study of aesthetic issues in choreographic process; development and critical analysis of choreographic etudes; delineation of prospectus for extended choreography.
- DAA 5647Choreographic ProcessThis 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.
- DAA 5648Choreographic ProjectThis course focuses on the conception, development, and production of an extended choreographic work. May be repeated to a maximum of ten semester hours.