DNCE 121: Beginning Ballet
Introduction to classical ballet technique. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Correctly define ballet terminology.
- Execute proper ballet technique.
- Perform ballet routines.
Dance
Classes
DNCE 122: Continuing Beginning Ballet
Continuation of beginning classical ballet technique. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in DNCE 121 or consent of instructor.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate correct usage of ballet terminology and core concepts
- Execute proper ballet technique
- Perform ballet routines
DNCE 131: Beginning Modern Dance
Introduction to modern dance technique. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Correctly define modern dance terminology
- Demonstrate kinesthetic proficiency in modern dance technique through performance
- Demonstrate conceptual understanding of contemporary modern dance technique
DNCE 132: Continuing Beginning Modern Dance
Continuation of beginning modern dance technique. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in DNCE 131 or Instructor consent.
Course Outcomes
- Discuss concepts in modern dance utilizing proper terminology
- Develop kinesthetic proficiency in contemporary modern dance technique
- Perform modern dance choreography
DNCE 221: Low Intermediate Ballet
Low intermediate ballet technique. Maybe repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in DNCE 122 or instructor’s consent.
Course Outcomes
- Discuss Core Concepts in Ballet Using Proper Ballet Terminology
- Execute Intermediate Level Ballet Techniques
- Perform Intermediate Level Choreography
DNCE 231: Low Intermediate Modern Dance
Low intermediate modern dance technique. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in DNCE 132 or Instructor consent.
Course Outcomes
- Discuss concepts in modern dance utilizing proper terminology
- Develop kinesthetic proficiency in contemporary modern dance technique
- Perform modern dance choreography
DNCE 252: Applied Dance
This course provides individual instruction in dance, covering intermediate and advanced performance techniques taught to each student's individual level. Applied dance is a performance course. The emphasis will be toward developing performing skills from a wide range of methods and training. The goal is to facilitate student dancers in attaining a level of confidence and skill that allows for consistently powerful and effective performances. This course may be repeated for up to 4 credits. (1 hour Individual Instruction)
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
A grade of C or better in DNCE 121 or DNCE 131.
Course Outcomes
- Incorporate theoretical concepts in dance peformance.
- Perform dance choreography.
- Demonstrate professional performance practices.
DNCE 270: Dance Performance
DNCE 270 is a performance course designed to enhance and develop students' dance skills through the staging of selected dance pieces either as individual pieces or as part of a larger production project.
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in DNCE 121 or 131, or Instructor's consent
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate selected dance and theatre etiquette and protocol.
- Identify selected theatre and dance terminology.
- Perform dances demonstrating application of physical and interpretative skills
- Analyze dance for performance through evaluation and review.