128 Dance MINOR A dance minor is available for students not wishing to speciah2e but who have an interest in dance and want a concentration of study in the area to complement an affiliated program of study. Students wishing the minor program must register with the Dance Program Director. Coursework is individualized, with selections to be made torn the following areas. » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.25 or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, with not fewer than 3 nor more than 9 in any one of the three areas listed below. Course Requirements for Minor Courses Required (18 credit hours) Select 18 aedit hours from the following, with not fewer than 3 nor more than 9 in any one of the three areas listed. Additional coursework to total 18 credit hours may be chosen, with advisor's written approval, from remaining dance electives or in approved related areas. • Area 1, Technique Select the appropriate level from the following Dance 1470a,b Ballet, Elementary (1 each) Dance 2470a,b Intermediate Ballet (1 each) Dance 3470a,b Ballet, Advanced (1 each) Dance 1490a,b Modern Dance, Elementary (1 each) Dance 2490a,b Modern Dance, Intermediate (1 each) Dance 3490a,b Advanced Modern Dance (1 each) Dance 1480a,b Dance, Elementary (1 each) Dance 2480a,b Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1 each) Dance 1460* Folk & Ethnic Dance (1) Dance 3440* Dance for Musical Theatre (1) *Dance 1460 and 3440 may not be repeated for aedit. • Area 2, Creative Work Dance 2410 Improvisation (2) Dance 3500 Choreography I (2) Dance 3510 Choreography II (2) Dance 3520 Choreography Practicum (1) Dance 3910 Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) Dance 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2) Dance 4910 Rehearsal & Performance (1) • Area 3, Theoretical Aspects Dance CA/DV 1010 Intro to Dance (3) Dance 3010 Dance 3020 PE 2300 Dance History I (3) Dance History II (3) Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3) Dance Teaching MINOR A dance teaching minor is available for students seeking a concentration of study in dance teaching to complement an affiliated program. Students wishing the miner program must register with the Dance Program Dtector. » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.25 or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. Students who select the Dance Teaching Minor and are seeking teacher certification for the state of Utah must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requtements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Specific Dance Teaching Courses Required (13 credit hours) Dance 3320 Dance 3640 Dance 3860 Dance 3010 or Dance 3020 Dance 3470b Dance 3490b PE 2300 Techniques & Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2) Teaching Creative Dance (2) Field Experience (1) Dance History I (3) Dance History II (3) Ballet, Advanced (1) Advanced Modem Dance (1) Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3) Additional Dance Forms Required (2 credit hours) Select two aedit hours from the following Dance 2480a,b Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1) each Dance 1460* Folk & Ethnic Dance (1) Dance 3440* Dance for Musical Theatre (1) *Dance 1460 and 3440 may not be repeated for aedit. Creative Courses Required (minimum 3 credit hours) Select a minimum of three aedit hours from the following Dance 2410 Improvisation (2) Dance 3500 Choreography I (2) Dance 3510 Choreography II (2) Dance 3520 Choreography Practicum (1) Dance 3910 Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) Dance 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2) Dance 4910* Rehearsal & Performance (1) *may be repeated for aedit DANCE COURSES DANCE Dance students are strongly encouraged to see the Dtector of Dance for additional dance offerings. Dance CA/DV1010. Introduction to Dance (3) F, S 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 outside regularly scheduled class time. Open to all students. Dance 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. 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. Dance 1470a,b. Ballet, Elementary (1 each) F, S 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. Dance 1480a,b. Jazz Dance, Elementary (1 each) F 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. Weber State University 2004 - 2005 Catalog