DANCE COURSES



101. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE I (1, 3, 3). Dance as a theatre art; history of the development of modern dance forms. Studio experiences in modern dance techniques. Restr: Non-majors only.

102. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE II (1, 3, 3). Evolution of classical ballet from Court Dancing through dance in contemporary times. Studio experiences in ballet technique. Restr: Non-majors only.

111. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE I (0, 3, 2). Fundamentals of movement principles: body alignment; movement vocabulary; stretch and strengthening; musicality.

112. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUES II (0, 3, 2). Further development of movement principals, established in Modern Dance Technique I. Prereq: DANC 111 or permission of instructor.

113. BEGINNING JAZZ TECHNIQUE (0, 3, 2). Fundamentals of Jazz Dance: body alignment, body isolation, stretch and strengthening, movement combinations. Compositional exploration.

115. RHYTHMIC ANALYSIS I (1, 2, 2). Practical exploration of rhythmic properties: pulse, meter, tempi; with application to movement/dance principles. Emphasis on musical accompaniment as it relates to dance pedagogy.

116. RHYTHMIC ANALYSIS II (1, 2, 2). Practical exploration of rhythmic properties: pulse, meter, tempi; with application to movement/dance principles. Emphasis is on musical accompaniment as it relates to dance pedagogy. Prereq: DANC 115.

131. BALLET I (0, 3, 2). Fundamental techniques including: barre work, step combinations, movements design and theory, and phrasing. Analysis of music as it relates to choreography.

132. BALLET II (0, 3, 2). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principals leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 131.

201. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE (0, 4, 1). May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Rehearsal and performance of departmental student-choreographed dance pieces. Restr: Permission of instructor.

204. TAP DANCE (0, 3, 2). The study of tap dance steps related to modern theater dance. Prereq: DANC 113.

211. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE III (0, 3, 2). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique II. Prereq: DANC 112 or permission of instructor.

212. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE IV (0, 3, 2). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique III. Prereq: DANC 211 or permission of instructor.

231. BALLET III (0, 3, 2). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 132.

232. BALLET IV (0, 3, 2). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 231.

241. REPERTORY I (0, 4, 2). Rehearsal and performance of a professionally choreographed concert work. Permission of instructor.

251. DANCE COMPOSITION I (2, 2, 3). Fundamentals of dance composition dealing with the theory of dance as an art form; the relation of dance to the other arts; practical experience in the effective use of elements of composition. Prereq: DANC 111.

301-302. PERFORMANCE III-IV (0, 4, 1). Rehearsal and presentation of departmental student dance pieces. Permission of instructor.

311. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE V (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique IV. Prereq: DANC 212 or permission of instructor.

312. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE VI (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique V. Prereq: DANC 311 or permission of instructor.

313. INTERMEDIATE JAZZ TECHNIQUE (0, 3, 2). Continuation of work begun in Jazz 113.

321. PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF DANCE I (3, 0, 3). Origins and development of dance; ritual and social components of dance; dance in early cultures.

322. PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF DANCE II (3, 0, 3). Evolution of dance as a theatrical art form; ballet history through dance in contemporary times.

331. BALLET V (0, 6, 3). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading to the choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 232.

332. BALLET VI (0, 6, 3). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading to choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 331.

341. REPERTORY II (0, 4, 2). Rehearsal and performance of a professionally choreographed concert work. Permission of instructor.

351. DANCE COMPOSITION II (2, 2, 3). Development of elements of composition emphasizing theme and development; form and design; time, force, and spatial aspects in solo and group studies. Prereq: DANC 211, DANC 251, or by permission of instructor.

361. DANCE PEDAGOGY (2, 2, 3). Theoretical and practical experience in the teaching of styles of dance technique: emphasis on the lesson plan, execution and communication of ideas and working with musical accompaniment. Prereq: DANC 116, 311.

401-402. PERFORMANCE V-VI (0, 4, 1). Rehearsal and presentation of departmental student dance pieces. Permission of instructor.

411. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE VII (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Techniques VI. Prereq: DANCE 312 or permission of instructor.

412. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE VIII (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique VII. Prereq: DANC 411 or permission of instructor.

413. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE IX (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique VIII. Prereq: DANC 412 or permission of instructor.

414. MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE X (0, 6, 3). Further development of movement principles established in Modern Dance Technique IX. Prereq: DANC 413 or permission of instructor.

424-425. SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHY (1, 4, 3 ea.). Presentation of senior choreography with a company of dancers. Two semester development of one thesis idea. Incorporation of a written analysis of the choreography. Film documentation of the complete choreography. Prereq: DANC 311.

431. BALLET VII (0, 6, 3). Further development of balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 332.

432. BALLET VIII (0, 6, 3). Further development of balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 432.

433. BALLET IX (0, 6, 3). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 432.

434. BALLET X (0, 6, 3). Further development of the balletic vocabulary: balletic design principles leading into choreographic problems, music analysis. Prereq: DANC 433.


THEATRE COURSES

"Stop Kiss"
By Diana Son
Directed by Nyalls Hartman
Location: Burke Hawthorne Hall Theatre
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun

NOVEMBER 11-14, 2010

STATE OF LA DANSE
Choreographed by Selected Faculty & Guest Artists
Location: Angelle Hall
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun

DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2010

END OF SEMESTER STUDENT SHOWCASE
By UL Department of Performing Arts
Student Produced and Directed Works
Location: Burke Hawthorne Hall Theatre
5:30p.m. Wed. - Thurs.

FEBRUARY 9-12, 2011

TAPE
Playwright: Stephen Belber
Directed by: Camille Bulliard
Location: Burke Hawthorne Hall Theatre
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

MARCH 16-20, 2011

PICNIC
Playwright: Willliam Inge
Directed by: Sara Birk
Location: Burke Hawthorne Hall Theatre
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

APRIL 7-10, 2011

EVENING OF DANCE
Choreographed by Selected Dance Majors
Location: Angelle Hall
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun

APRIL 26-27, 2011

END OF SEMESTER STUDENT SHOWCASE
By UL Department of Performing Arts
Student Produced and Directed Works
Location: Burke Hawthorne Hall Theatre
4-6p.m. Tues.-Wed.