Additional Dance Forms Required (2 credit hours) Select two credit hours from the following DANC 1520* Folk & Ethnic Dance (1) DANC 2480 Jazz 11(1) DANC 3440* Dance for Musical Theatre (1) *DANC 1520 and 3440 may not be repeated for credit. Creative Courses Required (minimum 3 credit hours) Select a minimum of three credit hours from the following DANC 2410 Improvisation (2) DANC 3500 Choreography I (2) DANC 3510 Choreography II (2) DANC 3520 Choreography Practicum (1) DANC 3910 Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) DANC 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2) DANC 4910* Rehearsal & Performance (1) *may be repeated once for credit DANCE COURSES - DANC Dance students are strongly encouraged to see the Director of Dance for DANC CA/DV1010. Introduction to Dance (3) An introduction to dance providing a knowledge base from which to experience dance from a variety of viewpoints: historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically, and creatively. This course takes a close-up look at the rules, messages, and meanings embodied in dance around the world. This is a writing intensive course. Students are expected to attend dance concerts and cultural dance experiences outside regularly scheduled class time. Open to all students. DANC *1100. Ballet I (1) Introduction to the techniques of the classical ballet including alignment, positions, port de bras, and allegro combinations. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. DANC *1200. Modern I (1) Introduction to the movement techniques of modem dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. DANC 1310. Music for Dance (2) Study of the relationship between sound and movement, accompaniment and dance. Focus extends to creative and working relationship(s) between accompaniment/composer and teacher/choreographer with emphasis on practical applications of methods and understandings. DANC *1450. Special Topic Dance Form (1) variable topic This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake dance as a field of study or as recreational activity. It allows for the study of changing series of dance forms, including, but not limited to African, Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Clogging, Ballroom, Renaissance, etc. DANC *1500. Jazz 1(1) Introduction to the style, technique, and rhythmic structures of jazz dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and personal expression. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. DANC *1520. Folk & Ethnic Dance (1) Folk and ethnic dances of Europe, Near and Far East, Africa, and the Americas as they relate to concert dance. Open to all students. DANC *1580. Tap Dance (1) Special training in tap dance skills and techniques. 165 DANC *2250. Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates (1) 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. DANC 2300. Dance Kinesiology (2) 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: NUTR LSI020 Foundations in Nutrition. DANC *2410. Improvisation (2) Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic skills. DANC *2470. Ballet II (1) 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. DANC *2480. Jazz II (1) 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. DANC *2490. Modern II (1) 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 1200 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2490 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. DANC *2610. Dance for the Camera (2) This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium. DANC *2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Dance Area who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. DANC *2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (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. DANC *2950. Dance Festival Participation (1) 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog