School of Liberal Arts: Theatre and Dance
2008-2009 Academic Year
529
DANC 459 Senior Production (2)
Staff. Prerequisites: DANC 201, 352, 452. A continuation of dance composition
with emphasis on development, research and production of senior concert pieces
with written analysis of process. May be taken for credit two times.
DANC 460 Choreography and Media (3)
Staff. An introduction to dance for camera in its various forms. It provides a brief
overview of aesthetic, historic, and cultural representations of the body through
image and media and offers a context in which to explore visual imagery and
narrative within the frame of camera/screen.
DANC 471 Dance History: Primitive through 19th Century (3)
Staff. Prerequisite: DANC 105, 221, 222, or 223. A survey of dance, including the
anthropological aspects of dance, in primitive cultures and the development of
dance in the Western World.
DANC 472 Dance History: 20th-Century United States (3)
Staff. A survey of dance in the 20th-century United States emphasizing the
development of modern dance, its impact on classical ballet and on dance in the
Western World.
DANC 480 Modern Dance IV (1)
Staff. A kinesthetic, non-stylized approach to movement. Exploration of complex
movement skills integrating alignment, dynamics, spatial design, and rhythmic
structure. Includes theory and appreciation of dance as an art form. May be taken
for credit eight times.
DANC 481 Special Topics (1-3)
Staff. Specialty courses in dance techniques, projects, and dance related subjects
as designed by dance faculty.
DANC 482 Ballet IV (1)
Prof. Pascal Escher, Staff. Classical ballet technique with emphasis on alignment,
complex movement combinations, and precision in execution. Includes pointe
work and theory of ballet as an art form. May be taken for credit eight times.
DANC 491 Independent Study (1-3)
Staff. Independent practical and research study in dance or dance-related areas.
Open to qualified juniors and seniors with approval of instructor.
DANC 495 Jazz Dance IV (1)
Prof. Trask. An advanced study of dance devoted to movement exploration
involving spatial, dynamic, and rhythmic combinations of various jazz and
musical theatre dance styles. Historical study of jazz dance development is
emphasized. May be taken for credit eight times.
DANC 496 Tap Dance IV (1)
Staff. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. An advanced course in rhythm top with
emphasis on complex rhythm patterns requiring intricate foot articulations and
stylistic dance movements.
DANC H499, H500 Honors Thesis (3, 4)
Staff. Requires approval department and Honors Committee.