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DAN 100. DANCE APPRECIATION: COMPREHENSIVE DANCE FORMS THREE CREDITS A general introduction to the various types of dance: (classical ballet, modern, jazz, and theatrical). This course is appropriate for the person who has had absolutely no participatory experience in this art form. It is designed to cultivate especially an appreciation of the aesthetic dimensions of dance, perceived for the first time as an opportunity for personal physical engagement. DAN 120. TAP DANCE THREE CREDITS An introduction to the fundamentals of tap dancing, with special reference to the techniques of great American artists. DAN 150. CLASSICAL DANCE FOR THE STAGE TWO CREDITS An introductory course entailing lecture/demonstration and studio exercises designed to explore the movement dynamics appropriate to dramatic presentation. Special emphasis is given to the development of sound classical ballet technique (per a modified Vaganova methodology) as the foundation for the cultivation of poise, stage presence, kinetic flexibility, and physical stamina -- valuable qualities for the acting profession. Particular attention is given to pantomime and non-dance movement such as fencing and hand-to-hand combat in a stage-space setting. DAN 153. POINTE I TWO CREDITS Basic techniques of ballet on pointe; introduction to variations from the classical repertory. This course is designed to help the female dancer make the transition from demi-pointe dancing. DAN 157. PAS DE DEUX I TWO CREDITS The basic techniques required for male and female dancers to perform as a unit. This course is intended to provide a gradual and individually-paced introduction into the techniques as well as the psychology of classical ballet partnering. Prerequisite: Audition. DAN 210. MODERN DANCE I THREE CREDITS This course builds on the foundation provided the student in DAN 110, elaborating further on the fundamentals of modern dance according to the Graham method. It is designed to provide an experientially structured and professionally informed exploration of the art of modern dance. Its objective is the acquisition, at each individual student's pace, of the qualities of grace, physical stamina, muscular and ligament flexibility, and movement musicality. DAN 211. MODERN DANCE II THREE CREDITS This course is the sequel to DAN 210, providing the truly committed student with the opportunity, at an intermediate level, for an even more substantive and diversified participatory engagement in modern dance. It engages the student/dancer in highly individualized movements based on personalized, multi-faceted and changing artistic standards. Prerequisite: DAN 210 or permission of instructor. DAN 220. ADVANCED TAP THREE CREDITS The acquisition and development of advanced tap dance technique through drills and exercises and the appreciation of the rich history of tap dance in America through lecture, video/demonstrations and readings. Prerequisite: DAN 120 or permission of instructor. DAN 230. JAZZ DANCE I THREE CREDITS The first course involving an intensive and progressively challenging engagement in the Jazz techniques per the Luigi method. DAN 231. JAZZ DANCE II THREE CREDITS This is the second in the progressively demanding courses in the four-semester elective sequence in which students are intensively engaged in learning and executing jazz techniques per the Luigi method. Through the study of jazz dance techniques as systematized by the Luigi method, students are encouraged to perceive the nature of dance movement and to acquire some proficiency in its application to stage performance or at least to achieve a greater awareness of body structure and function. Prerequisite: DAN 230 or permission of instructor. DAN 250. CLASSICAL BALLET I THREE CREDITS The first course in the study of the theory and techniques of Russian classical ballet, as pursued in the curricula of the schools of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets and derived from the methodology devised by Agrippina Vaganova and Cecchetti. DAN 251. CLASSICAL BALLET II THREE CREDITS This course is designed to build on the foundation acquired in DAN 250 for an intensive intellectual, emotional, and physical engagement in the study of the theory and techniques of Russian classical ballet, as pursued in the curricula of the schools of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets and derived from the methodology devised by Agrippina Vaganova and Cecchetti. Prerequisite: DAN 250 or permission of instructor. DAN 261. DANCE IMPROVISATION I TWO CREDITS Designed to develop creativity in dance by exercising the student in movement in free forms while training the body as a disciplined instrument. Exploration of the broad range of dance movement in a choreographical context is intended to introduce the student into the elementary aspects of dance perception and design. DAN 310. MODERN DANCE III THREE CREDITS This is an advanced course in modern dance, affording the student the opportunity to engage, experientially, in some of the more technically and choreographically demanding and innovative aspects of modern dance. In the exploration of these movement elaborations, the aesthetic vision of the choreographers may be perceived, especially in terms of how they adapted much of the disciplined technique of classical ballet in an exciting syncretic fusion. Prerequisite: DAN 211 or permission of instructor. DAN 311. MODERN DANCE IV THREE CREDITS An advanced level course in Modern Dance technique. In addition to continued study of the concepts from DAN 310, specfic contemporary styles will be explored. DAN 320. DANCE COMPOSITION THREE CREDITS An introduction to the craft and making dance works. Class emphasis is on developing movement material, structuring solid dance works, and documenting the creative process. A writing component is required. Prerequisite: DAN 120 or permission of instructor. DAN 330. JAZZ DANCE III THREE CREDITS This is the third in the progressively demanding courses in the four-semester elective sequence in which students are intensively engaged in learning and executing jazz techniques per the Luigi method. Emphasizing a blending of theory and practice, this course is intended to encourage students to explore another dimension of personal fulfillment while cultivating realistically their potential as physically coordinated, aesthetically sensitive, poised and graceful persons. Prerequisite: DAN 231 or permission of instructor. DAN 331. JAZZ DANCE IV THREE CREDITS This is the fourth in the progressively demanding courses in the four-semester elective sequence in which students are intensively engaged in learning and executing jazz techniques per the Luigi method. Prerequisite: DAN 330 or permission of instructor. DAN 350. CLASSICAL BALLET III THREE CREDITS This course is designed to build on the foundation laid in DAN 250-251. Course presentation will employ lecture/demonstration and studio exercises designed to explore the movement dynamics which are especially appropriate to the classical dance genre. The objective of this course is the continued individually paced development of the qualities of grace, physical stamina, muscular and ligament flexibility, and movement musicality, especially via direct and active engagement in classical dance technique. Prerequisite: DAN 251 or permission of instructor. DAN 351. CLASSICAL BALLET IV THREE CREDITS This course is designed to continue to build on the foundation laid in DAN 250-251, 350. Special emphasis will be given in this course to the development of sound classical ballet technique (per a modified Vaganova methodology) as the foundation for the cultivation of poise, stage presence, kinetic flexibility, and physical stamina. Prerequisite: DAN 350 or permission of instructor. DAN 198/298. TOPICS VARIABLE CREDIT A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses.
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