110 111 e Area 3, Theoretical Aspects Dance CA1010 Introduction to Dance Dance Dance 3010 3020 Dance History I Dance History II 3 3 PE 2300 Exercise, Conditioning & Nutrition 3 DANCE 1460. Folk and Ethnic Dance (1) S Folk and ethnic dances of Europe, Near and Far East, Africa, and the Americas as they relate to concert dance. Open to all students. 3 1470a, b. Ballet, Elementary (1 each) A, $ 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. TEACHIN ae 1480a, b. Jazz Dance, Elementary (1 each) A A dance teaching minor is available for students seeking a concentration of study in dance teaching to complement an affiliated program. Students wishing the minor program must register with the Dance Program Director. 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. » Grade Requirements: 1490a, b. Modern Dance, Elementary A GPA of 2.25 or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. 2410. Improvisation (2) A Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Requirements A, § Introduction to the movement techniques of modern dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. Students who select the Dance Teaching Minor and are seeking teacher certification for the state of Utah must satisfy the Teacher Education Course (1 each) interaction, and choreographic skills. for Minor Techniques & Materials for Teaching Modern Dance 3320 Dance Dance 3640 3860 Dance or Dance Dance Dance 3010 3020 3470b 3490b Dance History I Dance History II Ballet, Advanced Advanced Modern Dance 3 3 1 1 PE 2300 Exercise, Conditioning & Nutrition 3 | minimum), or by audition. Prerequisite: Dance 1470a and b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 2470a or b (1 2 | credit hour minimum), or by audition. es 1 | 2480a, b. Jazz Dance, Intermediate | | | | (1 each) Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 1480a and b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 2480a or b(1 credit hour Additional Dance Forms Required (2 credit hours) 2490a, b. Modern Select two credit hours from the following Mane 1480a,5 Jazz Dance, neatly maniee 2a80a Jee HESS Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 1490a and b (2 Dance pe ren TeHen Folksenet Eshnic Panie ! Dance, Intermediate (1 each) A, S credit hours minimum), or Dance 2490a or b (1 credit hour Dance 3440* Dance for Musical Theatre *Dance 1460 and 3440 may not be repeated for credit. 1 Creative Courses Required (minimum 3 credit hours) Select a minimum of three credit hours from the following Dance 2410 Improvisation Dance 2510 Choreography I 2510. Choreography I: Space & Time/ Design in Dance ® A (Offered alternate y ears) 2 | Study of the elements of time and space as they are artistically 2, | significant in themselves and in organized forms of meaning in Dance Dance 3510 3520 Choreography II Choreography Practicum Dance 3910 Touring Company: 1 Dance Hee 4910* Seas *may be repeated for credit o Devee fF nwn; ™ etbaaaudilan 2 . 2 | dance. Considering time and space design in related fields of music 1 {| and art included as relevant to choreographic design and communi- cation in dance. Prerequisite: Dance 2410 ent ba gan eet pee Be eam Rehearsal & Performance : 2890. Cooperative Work Experience : 1 Open to all students in the Dance Area who meet the minimum ‘ ; . DANCE COURSES - DANCE Dance students are strongly encouraged to see the Director of Dance for additional dance offerings. (1-6) 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. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under CA1010. Introduction to Dance (3) A, S this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on An introduction to dance providing a knowledge base from the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be which to experience dance from a considered as an elective in the Dance Major. variety of viewpoints: (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with implementation and performance. Prerequisite: Dance 3910. 3320. Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2) S (Offered alternate years) Methods, teaching techniques, accompaniment, and practical experience in teaching modern dance. Prerequisite: Dance 2490 a or b. historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically, and creatively. Open to all students. Prerequisites: Dance 1480a or b and 1490a or b 4700. Creative Synthesis in Dance 4800. Independent Study 3640. Teaching Creative Movement in the Elementary School (2) A, S, Su Techniques for teaching creative movement and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors. 3860. Field Experience (1) A, S, Su 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: Dance 3320 or 3640. 3910. Touring Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) A The Touring Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and It (1-4) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. In individual cases, 3520. Choreography Practicum (1) A, § Supervised experience choreographing a dance for public performance. Arranged through cooperative effort of student and supervisor. Prerequisite: Dance 3510 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit. wy Dance 3510, 3520 and senior dance major standing or Dance 3860 and senior dance major standing. technique. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Process (2) S (Offered alternate years) 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: Dance 2510 tO) (2) A, S Project oriented experience intended to coordinate student work. Open to all students in Dance who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides 3490a, b. Advanced Modern Dance (1 each) A, S$ Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 2490a & b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 3490a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. Fe will serve as guide in the synthesis of philosophy, experience, and understanding of dance as an art form and/or dance as education. This course will have an artistic or scholarly outcome. Prerequisite: 3470a, b. Ballet, Advanced (1 each) A, S$ Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet Prerequisite: Dance 2470a & b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 3470a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. HNRS & BIS LIBSCI Ws Applied Science & nity with our dance program. The commitment is for both autumn 3510. Choreography II: ‘ (2) § Education (3) S (Offered alternate 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: Dance CA1010. this genre. As required Performance 3020. Dance History II: 20th Century Art and style as demonstrated by the works of the leading choreographers of A, S 3911. Touring Company: Prerequisite: Dance CA1010. be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. (1 each) nity with our dance program. The commitment is for both autumn (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with preparation and rehearsal. The Touring 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 commu- Technique course designed to increase skill in classical ballet. May Dance Teaching Creative Dance Field Experience Study of the history and philosophy of dance from lineagebased 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. 3440. Dance for Musical Theatre (1) As required Dance skills and techniques taken from the repertoire of the modern musical theatre. Special emphasis on characterization and 2470a, b. Intermediate Ballet Specific Dance Teaching Courses Required (13 credit hours) GEN ED COURSES 3010. Dance History I: Primitive Period-the Early Decades of Modern Dance (3) A (Offered alternate years) this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. 4910. Rehearsal and Performance (1) A, S Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. an unlimited number of credit hours. May be repeated for 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (Offered as needed) 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. The music area of the Department of Performing Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs leading to the Bachelor of Music degree are offered for students seeking emphases in performance, keyboard pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, choral music education, or instrumental music education. Additional programs include the Bachelor of Arts in music and a music minor. The primary goals of the music area are: 1) to develop aesthetically aware and musically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to participate in creative musical experiences and to encourage the involvement of community members in music; 3) to develop musical competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in music through the preparation of teachers, performing musicians, and DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY scm BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL scholars; and 5) to expose students and the community to a broad spectrum of music and to continue to provide the finest possible musical performances. implementing performances off-campus and to reach the commuNAVSCI WE BE’R ‘S'T*A T E* UNIVER S*IT Y WEBER S -T-A\T E UNIVERSITY