260 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 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 2480 - 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 Maj or/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 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. DANC 2950 - Dance Festival Participation Credits: (l) Students attend the American College Dance Festival Association's regional gathering to study a variety of dance forms with professionals from across the country. Students see the choreographies of peers and professionals. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meal costs. Prerequisite: Audition and permission. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3010 - Dance History I: Primitive Period- the Early Decades of Modern Dance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years Study of the history and philosophy of dance from lineage- based societies through the early decades of modern dance. Areas covered will include pre-Christian civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Ballet. Prerequisite: DANC 1010. DANC 3020 - Dance History II: 20th Century Art and Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Study of the history and philosophy of dance in art and education from the Age of Innovation in Ballet through the Contemporary Period of history. Areas of study will include ballet and modern dance today, black dance in America, vernacular forms and dance as public art. Prerequisite: DANC 1010. DANC 3320 - Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance Credits: (2) Methods, teaching techniques, accompaniment, and practical experience in teaching modern dance. This is the secondary teaching methods class. Prerequisite: DANC 2490 . DANC 3440 - Dance for Musical Theatre Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Dance skills and techniques taken from the repertoire of the modern musical theatre. Special emphasis on characterization and style as demonstrated by the works of the leading choreographers of this genre. Prerequisite: DANC 1200 and DANC 1500 . May be repeated up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog