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D
152 - Fundamentals of Dance Techniques - 2 Credits
Prerequisite: none
Introducing basic techniques of dance, for students in their
first year of study who have never taken a technique class. The
class presents alignment principles, weight shifts, level
changes and elements of movements such as use of space, shape
and dynamics. The goal of the class is to develop a strong
foundation in dance so students can proceed in their training in
ballet, modern or jazz. Given realistic progressive development,
students will repeat this level for a full year or more. Class is
repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 180 - Modern Dance 1
- 2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This is a beginning level class that accommodates the pre-major
and non-major student. This class develops the students awareness
of alignment in basic modern dance vocabulary. Dance movements
are introduced which incorporate: Three dimensional use of the
spine and torso; rotary mobility of the arms and legs; stability
and core strength; and expressivity. Given realistic progressive
development, students will repeat this level for a full year or
more. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 181 - Modern Dance 2
- 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Three
terms of Modern Dance 1 (D 180) or Fundamentals of Dance
(D 152)
This is an intermediate level class that accommodates the
pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the
student's control of alignment in modern dance vocabulary.
Training continues with dance movements that incorporate: Three dimensional
use of the spine and torso; rotary mobility of the arms and
legs; stability of the body's center or core; strength and
stability of outward and inward rotation of the legs; strength
and stability of the of the upper extremity; dynamic, effort
variations and expressivity. Given realistic progressive
development, students will repeat this level for a full year or
more. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 182 - Modern Dance 3
- 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Three
terms of Modern Dance 2 (D 181). Instructors approval may be
required.
This is an intermediate-advanced level class that accommodates
the dance major and non-major students. This class continues to develop
the student's
control of alignment in beginning modern dance vocabulary.
Training continues with more complex dance movements that
incorporate: Three dimensional use of spine and torso; rotary mobility
of the arms and legs; strength and stability of the body's
center or core; strength and stability of outward and inward
rotation of the legs; strength and stability of the upper
extremity; changes off levels through planal and
three-dimensional spatial tensions; dynamic, effort variations
and expressivity. Given realistic progressive development,
students will repeat this level for a full year or more. Class
is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 185 - Ballet 1
- 2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This is a beginning level class that accommodates the
pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the
student's awareness of alignment in basic ballet vocabulary.
Floor barre and standing barre work is introduced in simple exercises,
which incorporate: use of the spine and torso; outward rotation
of the legs; and use of the arms in port de bras. The goal of
this class is to create a strong technical foundation, core
support and a working understanding of outward rotation and standing
leg stability. Given realistic progressive development, students
will repeat this level for a full year or more. Class is
repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 186 - Ballet 2 - 2
Credits
Prerequisite: Three
terms of Ballet 1 (D 185)
This is an intermediate level class that accommodates the
pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the
student's control of alignment in basic ballet vocabulary. Barre
work builds understanding of ballet vocabulary that
incorporates: use of the spine and torso; outward rotation of
the legs; articulation of the feet and use of the arms in port
de bras. This work prepares the student for center floor
phrases, adagio and petit and grande allegro. Given realistic
progressive development, students will repeat this level for a
full year or more. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 187 - Ballet 3 - 2
Credits
Prerequisite: Three
terms of Ballet 2 (D 186)
This is an intermediate-advanced level class that accommodates
the dance major and non-major student. This class develops the
student's strength in centered-alignment. Barre work builds on
the student's ballet vocabulary. Focus is on technical
execution, musicality, and line. This work gives the student a
broad base for center floor phrases, adagios, petit allegros and
grande allegros. Given realistic progressive development,
students will repeat this level for a full year or more. Class
is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 188 - Jazz Dance 1
- 2
Credits
Prerequisite: None
This is a beginning level class that accommodates the pre-major
and non-major student. This class develops the student's
awareness of alignment in basic jazz dance vocabulary. Jazz
movements are introduced which incorporate: isolations of
shoulders, hips, ribs, head, arms and legs; spatial awareness
and rhythmic variations. Class
is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 189 - Jazz Dance 2
- 2
Credits
Prerequisite: One term
of Fundamentals of Dance Technique (D 152) and
Ballet 1 (D 185)
This is a beginning-intermediate level class that accommodates
the pre-major and non-major student. This class develops the
student's control of alignment in beginning jazz vocabulary.
Training continues with jazz movements that incorporate:
syncopation of body parts; strength and stability of the body's
core; strength and stability of outward and inward rotation of
the legs; strength and stability of the upper extremity:
dynamic, effort, spatial and rhythmic variations. Students are
encouraged to take ballet and modern to augment their jazz
training. Class
is repeatable up to 12 credits.
D 190 - Jazz Dance 3
- 2
Credits
Prerequisite: Jazz
Dance 2 (D 189)
This is an intermediate level class that accommodates the dance
major and non-major student. This class continues to develop the
student's control of alignment in jazz dance vocabulary.
Training continues with more complex jazz movements that
incorporate: syncopation of body parts; strength and stability
of the body's center or core; strength and stability of outward
and inward rotation of the legs; strength and stability of the
upper extremity: dynamic, effort, spatial and rhythmic
variations. Students are encouraged to take ballet and modern to
augment their jazz training. Class
is repeatable up to 12 credits.
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