Dance 1490a,b. Modern Dance, Elementary (1 each) F, S Introduction to the movement techniques of modern dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. Dance 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. Dance 2410. Improvisation (2) F Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic skills. Dance 2470a,b. Intermediate Ballet (1 each) F, S Technique course designed to increase skill in classical ballet. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 1470a and b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 2470a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. Dance 2480a,b. Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1 each) As required 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 minimum), or by audition. Dance 2490a,b. Modern Dance, Intermediate (1 each) F, S 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 credit hours minimum), or Dance 2490a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. Dance 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. Dance 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. Dance 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. Dance 2950. Dance Festival Participation (1) S 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. 129 Dance 3010. Dance History I: Primitive Period - the Early Decades of Modern Dance (3) F (Offered alterna te 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: Dance CA/DV 1010. Dance 3020. Dance History II: 20th Century Art and 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 CA/DV1010. Dance 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: Dance2490 a or b. Dance 3440. Dance for Musical Theatre (I) As required 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: Dance 1480a & b and 1490a & b. Dance 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. Dance 3470a,b. Ballet, Advanced (1 each) F, S Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet technique. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 2470a & b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance3470a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. Dance 3490a,b. Advanced Modern Dance (1 each) F, 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. Dance 3500. Choreography I: Space & Time/Design in Dance (2) F (Offered alternate years) 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: Dance 2410 Dance 3510. Choreography II: Process (2) S (Offered alterna te 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 3500 Dance 3520. Choreography Practicum (1) F, S 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Ms & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE- MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PAR AMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2004-2005 Catalog