Subject: DANC

Term: Fall 2014

DANC 103: First-Year Modern Dance Techniques I (100/10147)

MW 02:00-03:20 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Blake, H

Instructor consent required.

DANC 103: First-Year Modern Dance Techniques I (101/10148)

MW 02:00-03:20 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Clark Tanruther, A

Instructor consent required.

DANC 103: First-Year Modern Dance Techniques I (102/10149)

TR 02:45-04:05 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Stoneking, R

Instructor consent required.

DANC 104: First-Year Modern Dance Techniques II (100/1182)

TR 04:30-05:50 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Stoneking, R

Instructor consent required.

DANC 104: First-Year Modern Dance Techniques II (101/10530)

TR 11:30-12:45 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Young, H

Continuation of DANC 103.

DANC 121: Dance in Culture - Ethnic Forms (100/2801)

TR 02:45-04:00 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Yetter, E

A lecture class designed to introduce dance as an art form and the many roles it plays in a variety of cultures. Focus will be on ethnic forms and primal cultures.

DANC 160: Introduction to Ballet Technique I (100/2472)

TR 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Young, H

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DANC 203: Second-Year Modern Dance Techniques I (100/1183)

MW 04:00-05:30 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Sterne, S

For the performing arts student, normative movement principles are formally extended in both theory and application to include individual correction, modification of adaptation as foundational preparation for the subsequent specialized training needs of the actor, dancer, and singer.

DANC 260: Second-Year Ballet Technique I (100/2755)

TR 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Yetter, E

Instructor consent required.

DANC 303: Third-Year Modern Dance Techniques I (100/1184)

MW 12:30-01:50 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Potter, K

For the dance major and upper level non-major. Formalities of dance technique as a contemporary American art form serve as the basis of the aesthetic and technical challenges explored in the course.

DANC 314: The Craft of Choreography (100/2518)

Potter, K

An in-depth investigation of choreographic craft elements is presented through lecture, practical involvement and specified studies. Emphasized are tools to discover primary movement vocabulary, development of vocabulary through permutative investigations and the co-ordering of movement vocabulary into phrases, structural units, and larger sections. Offered as DANC 314 and DANC 414.

DANC 317: Advanced Modern Dance Technique I (100/2517)

TR 10:00-11:25 AM Aug 25-Dec 05

Galbraith, G

Emphasis on performing skills enlarged to include rehearsal and performance of full repertory works. Adaptability, versatility, and fidelity to choreographic intention stressed. Offered as DANC 317 and DANC 417.

DANC 355: History of Modern Dance (100/10150)

Sterne, S

Origins and development of contemporary dance in its historical context.

DANC 360: Ballet Technique for Modern Dance Students I (100/2519)

MW 10:30-11:50 AM Aug 25-Dec 05

Yetter, E

Instructor consent required.

DANC 385: Rehearsal and Production (100/1185)

Galbraith, G

Practicum for students participating in production work in the Department of Dance. Supervised laboratory experience in technical theater, construction techniques, scenery, costumes, lighting, and props; production; ticket office operations, promotion, publicity and public relations; house management; wardrobe responsibilities; stage management; assistant directing; and other production positions relating to the mainstage performances in Mather Dance Center. Students are recommended to take one credit hour per production, with a maximum of 8 credit hours allowed during their undergraduate career.

DANC 386: Rehearsal and Performance (100/1186)

Galbraith, G

Practicum for students participating in performance in the Department of Dance, relating to the mainstage productions at Mather Dance Center.

DANC 399: Independent Study in Dance (100/1853)

Potter, K

Independent research and project work in areas of dance and pedagogy.

DANC 403: Fourth-Year Modern Dance Technique I (100/11051)

MW 12:30-01:50 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Potter, K

A logical progression of modern technique, this class is designed for the upper level dance major and graduate student in dance to further develop technical acumen with emphasis on aesthetic and physical challenges.

DANC 414: The Craft of Choreography (100/1533)

Potter, K

An in-depth investigation of choreographic craft elements is presented through lecture, practical involvement and specified studies. Emphasized are tools to discover primary movement vocabulary, development of vocabulary through permutative investigations and the co-ordering of movement vocabulary into phrases, structural units, and larger sections. Offered as DANC 314 and DANC 414.

DANC 417: Advanced Modern Dance Technique I (100/1187)

TR 10:00-11:25 AM Aug 25-Dec 05

Galbraith, G

Emphasis on performing skills enlarged to include rehearsal and performance of full repertory works. Adaptability, versatility, and fidelity to choreographic intention stressed. Offered as DANC 317 and DANC 417.

DANC 426: Advanced Topics in Choreography (100/10175)

Galbraith, G

Introduction and investigation of advanced topics in choreography including but not limited to dance and technology, directing ensemble dance, and dance and the narrative. This course work is explored in the format of in-studio practicum and lecture, discussion, and peer and instructor review of student generated work. Structured studies will be developed under instructor supervision; students will be required to dedicate time and energy in the studio outside of class meetings to develop choreography studies for in-class presentation and review.

DANC 455: History of Modern Dance (100/10151)

Sterne, S

Origin and development of modern dance in its historical context.

DANC 460: Ballet Technique for Modern Dance Students I (100/1188)

WF 10:30-11:50 AM Aug 25-Dec 05

Yetter, E

Ballet Technique for Dancers will focus on developing the ballet skills required of the Modern Dance major. The technical level of the class will range from intermediate to advanced where applicable in barre work as well as center. Offered as DANC 360 and DANC 460.

DANC 485: Rehearsal, Performance and Production (100/1189)

Galbraith, G

(See DANC 385.)

DANC 601: Special Projects (100/1190)

Galbraith, G

(Credit as arranged.)

DANC 640: M.F.A. Thesis Production I (100/1191)

Galbraith, G

Preproduction conception in area of specialization researched and documented under appointed advisement, in accord with production syllabus, and subcommittee approval.