• Area 3, Theoretical Aspects DANC CA/DV1010 Intro to Dance (3) DANC 3010 DANC 3020 PEP 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 minor program must register with the Dance Program Director. » 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 licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Specific Dance Teaching Courses Required (13 credit hours) DANC 3320 Techniques Sc Materials for Teaching Modem Dance (2) DANC 3640 Teaching Creative Dance (2) DANC 3860 Field Experience (1) DANC 3010 Dance History I (3) or DANC 3020 Dance History II (3) DANC 3470b Ballet, Advanced (1) DANC 3490b Advanced Modem Dance (1) PEP 2300 Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3) Additional Dance Forms Required (2 credit hours) Select two credit hours from the following DANC 1520* Folk Sc Ethnic Dance (1) DANC 2480a,b Jazz II (1) each 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 Sc Development (2) DANC 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2) DANC 4910* Rehearsal Sc Performance (1) *may be repeated for credit DANCE COURSES - DANC Dance students are strongly encouraged to see the Director of Dance for DANC 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. 137 DANC 1100. Ballet I (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. DANC 1200. Modern I (1 each) F, S Introduction to the movement techniques of modem dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. 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 I (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. DANC 1520. Folk Sc Ethnic Dance (1) F 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 (2) Special training in tap dance skills and techniques. 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 instmctor. DANC 2410. Improvisation (2) 5 Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic skills. DANC 2470a,b. Ballet II (1 each) F, S 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 2470a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. DANC 2480a,b. Jazz II (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: DANC 1500 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2480a or b(l credit hour minimum), or by audition. DANC 2490a,b. Modern II (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: DANC 1200 (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2490a or b (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. Genera/ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heafth Professions MHA CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH MILS NAVS Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog Continuing Ed Davis Campus