DANC 3010. Dance History I: Primitive Period-the Early Decades of Modern Dance (3) Study of the history and philosophy of dance from lineage-based societies through the early decades of modem dance. Areas covered will include pre-Christian civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Ballet. Prerequisite: DANC CA/DV1010. DANC 3020. Dance History II: 20th Century Art and Education (3) 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 modem dance today, black dance in America, vernacular forms and dance as public art. Prerequisite: DANC CA/DV1010. DANC 3320. Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (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 (1) 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. Prerequisites: DANC 1200 and 1500. DANC *3450. 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 *3470. Ballet III (1) Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet technique. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 2470 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3470 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. DANC *3490. Modern III (1) Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 2490 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3490 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. DANC *3500. Choreography I: Space & Time/ Design in Dance (2) Study of the elements of time and space as they are artistically significant in themselves and in organized forms of meaning in dance. Considering time and space design in related fields of music and art included as relevant to choreographic design and communication in dance. Prerequisite: DANC 2410. DANC *3510. Choreography II: Process (2) Study of and experience in various approaches to the choreographic process as related to artistic concepts and to the philosophy of art as espoused by various traditional and contemporary dance artists and as developed by the individual student. Prerequisite: DANC 3500. DANC *3520. Choreography Practicum (1) Supervised experience choreographing a dance for public performance. Arranged through cooperative effort of student and supervisor. Prerequisite: DANC 3510 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit. DANC *3580. Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance (1) Intermediate/Advanced training in tap dance skills and techniques. Prerequisite: Lower Division Tap Dance (DANC 1580) and/or instructor approval. DANC 3640. Teaching Creative Dance in the Elementary School (2) Techniques for teaching creative dance and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors. DANC *3710. Dance History Project: Development (2) This course is designed to give students the opportunity to research, create and perform historic dance(s) for high school dance and theatre programs and for other interested community organizations. Some of the historic material may be reconstructed and set on our dancers by professional artists charged with the preservation and dissemination of such work. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence. This segment will deal primarily with the developmental aspects of the project: research, reconstruction, program development and preparation. Participation in the second part of the sequence, DANC 3711, is required to complete the Dance History Project. Co-requisite: Registration in a dance technique class (DANC 1100, 1200,1500,2470,2480,2490, 3470, or 3490). Audition required. DANC *3711. Dance History Project: Performance (2) This course will build on the previous semester's work (DANC 3710) of the same academic year. This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. This segment will deal primarily with performance aspects of the project: rehearsal, refinement, performance, and outreach. Participation in the first part of the sequence, DANC 3710, is required to complete the Dance History Project. Prerequisite: DANC 3710 or instructor permission. Co-requisite: Registration in a dance technique class (DANC 1100,1200,1500, 2470, 2480, 2490, 3470, or 3490). DANC *3860. Field Experience (1) A course designed to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and Weber State. Prerequisite: DANC 3320 for those who plan to teach in a middle or secondary school or DANC 3640 for those who plan to teach in an elementary school. DANC *3910. Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with preparation and rehearsal. DANC *3911. Moving Company: Performance (2) The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to leam about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with implementation and performance. Prerequisite: DANC 3910. DANC *4250. 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. Prerequisite: DANC 2250. DANC *4610. 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. Prerequisite: DANC 2610. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog