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FIRST YEAR WORKSHOP

DANCE 162
Course Description

Introduction to the world of contemporary dance, and covers topics in contemporary dance performance and professionalism.

Prerequisites

Declared in Dance or Dance

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

3.46% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.02% from Historical

A Rate
100%

17.16% from Historical

Class Size
17

11.62% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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