Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 273 DANC 1520 - Folk & Ethnic Dance Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Folk and ethnic dances of Europe, Near and Far East, Africa, and the Americas as they relate to concert dance. Open to all students. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 1580 - Tap Dance Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Special training in tap dance skills and techniques. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2250 - Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exercises. The class addresses areas of strength essential for dancers, focuses on breathing techniques integral to the exercises, and uses the exercises as a means to better understand and improve alignment. The course also addresses how strength and alignment facilitates more ease and efficiency in movement. To repeat the class a student must have the permission of the instructor. May be repeated twice for up to 3 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2300 - Dance Kinesiology Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years This course provides a study of anatomy and dance kinesiology with a specific focus on anatomical analysis, conditioning principles and injury prevention, with special attention given to application of information to technique class, rehearsal, choreography and individual anomalies. The course prepares the student to understand basic kinesiological analysis and fundamental concepts of somatic inquiry. Pre/Co-requisite: NUTR1020 Foundations in Nutrition. DANC 2410 - Improvisation Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic skills. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2470 - Ballet II Credits: (1.5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Technique course designed to increase skill in classical ballet. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 1100 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2470 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2490 - Modern II Credits: (1.5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. Prerequisite: DANC 1200 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2490 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. DANC 2500 - Jazz II Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 1500 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2480 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2610 - Dance and Digital Technology Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium and the use of the internet for creative and professional distribution. DANC 2610 will introduce students to dance-videography, video editing, dissemination of work through media such as the DVD format, YouTube, Vimeo and the creation/maintenance of on-line portfolios. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog