Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year DANCE DAA2610  Dance Composition  3.0   P This course introduces the student to basic elements of dance composition including theme and variation, time, space, dynamics and energy. This course is designed for any student interested in dance choreography and developing their artistry through dance making. A strong focus on movement invention and a development of choreographic ideas will be fostered. Solo and group work will be explored.... Full Description DAA1580  Musical Theatre Dance Styles  3.0   P This course is designed to acquaint the musical theatre and acting student with the dance styles and techniques of many historic musical theatre dance artists as well as the use of physical movement choices to develop a character. Physical movement and dance technique will be explored in form, emotional embodiment, characterization, and performance in a laboratory environment. This course is designed for any student interested in learning dance repertory by noted musical theatre choreographers and for strengthening acting skills with physical character development. The course would also serve anyone wanting to be more comfortable with their physicality when addressing an audience in any forum.... Full Description DAA1402  Hip Hop Dance 2  3.0   P This course will take the student into a more detailed look at Hip Hop culture and history as it relates to dance. This class will begin at a higher proficiency than level I to cultivate creative technique within a hybrid of jazz and funk styles. Awareness of this creative technique will then facilitate the deconstruction of societal gender extremes with the embodiment of krump, wacking, and vogue. Cardio intensive movement pertaining to each Hip Hop form will evolve longer choreographic sequences from week to week. The purpose will be to hone both physical skills and analytical critical thinking necessary to create contemporary Hip Hop reflections. Lecture notes for each new class concept will serve as course materials to facilitate class. Full Description DAA1105  Contemporary Dance 2  3.0   P This course continues development of contemporary dance technique. This course is designed to teach advanced basic exercise and combinations which promote understanding of modern dance theory and techniques. Improvisational exercises will also be incorporated.... Full Description DAA1200  Ballet 1 (Non-Majors)  3.0   P Introduces the student to basic ballet movement in a laboratory environment. Ballet as an art form will be analyzed and discussed through a study of its history, choreographers, and dances. No experience expected.... Full Description DAA1201  Ballet 2 (Non-Majors)  3.0   P This course provides the student with advanced basic ballet movement for dancers with a background in fundamental placement and technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body positions and correct execution of advanced basic technique. Exercises consist of barre work, stretching, center barre work with port de bras, allegro and exercises concerning rhythm, movement coordination and dance ability.... Full Description DAA1205  Ballet 2 (Majors)  3.0   P To put into practice the technical and artistic principles of the Intermediate to Upper Intermediate level ballet techniques.... Full Description DAA1505  Jazz 2 (Majors)  3.0   P This course is designed to acquaint the student with the many elements of jazz dance at an intermediate technique level. This course is designed for any student interested in learning jazz dance in an actively involved environment and who has successfully completed the beginning technique level of jazz.... Full Description DAA1680  Performance 1  1.0   P This course provides the student with the opportunity of and preparation for public performance of selected roles in dance repertory. Course may be repeated for credit.... Full Description DAA1681  Performance 2  1.0   P This course provides the student with the opportunity of and preparation for public performance of selected roles in dance repertory. Course may be repeated for credit.... Full Description DAA2206  Ballet 3 (Majors)  3.0   P To put into practice the technical and artistic principles of the Advanced level ballet technique.... Full Description DAA2683  Performance 4  1.0   P This course provides the student with the opportunity of and preparation for public performance of selected roles in dance repertory.... Full Description DAN1120  World Dance  3.0   P World Dance introduces students to the rich heritage of dance around the world with a focus on dance as an expression of diverse cultural beliefs in the 21st century. Emphasis is placed on the cultural and historical origins out of which dance has developed, leading the student to a global understanding of and appreciation for dance in today's multicultural society.... Full Description DAA1100  Contemporary Dance 1  3.0   P Beginning contemporary dance technique, introducing classical and contemporary styles. This course is geared to learning basic exercises and combinations which promote understanding of modern dance theory, history and techniques. Improvisational exercises will also be incorporated.... Full Description DAA2106  Contemporary Dance 3  3.0   P A continuation of DAA1105. An intermediate/advanced level movement class designed to expand the basic technical and qualitative components of dance. Studio time will focus on developing strength, flexibility, and proper alignment through increased sensory awareness, use of imagery, and anatomical knowledge. Exploration of movement qualities, dynamics, and rhythmic structures will aid students in developing skills for differentiating style and technique while developing their own expressive dancing instrument/body. Basic relationships of the dancer in time and space will be expanded as phrase work is developed in class. This course is geared towards the performance-oriented student. Audition for semester dance concert required.... Full Description DAA1000  Dance Fundamentals  3.0   P Dance Fundamentals introduces the student to the many elements of ballet, modem and jazz dance. These dance styles will be explored and compared through observation of films, attendance of live performances and demonstrations, studio work in dance techniques and participation in the experience of movement.... Full Description DAA1500  Jazz 1 (Non-Majors)  3.0   P Introduces the student to the many elements of jazz dance at the basic level. Jazz as an art form will be analyzed by form, style and performance in a laboratory environment.... Full Description DAA1330  African Dance 1  3.0   P Introduces the student to the music, movement, rhythm, and dance of the African culture. Students will also be introduced to the artistic and cultural heritage of Africa. African dance developed from the native dances of many African tribes and regions. African rhythms, movements, and ideas were modified to fit the Western dance environment. The style of dance which developed is very vigorous and expressive utilizing, as it does, the whole body as a medium of expression.... Full Description DAA1401  Hip Hop Dance 1  3.0   P This course will introduce the student to Hip Hop culture and history as it relates to dance. The class will concentrate on the physical embodiment of three main Hip Hop dance forms: Pop and Social dance, Funk styles, and House/Top rock. Cardio intensive movement pertaining to one of the Hip Hop forms will precede longer choreographic sequences from week to week. The purpose will be to build an accurate simulation of Hip Hop dance culture for the student to experience in a collegiate studio environment.... Full Description