Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
Higher grades
DANCE 105 introduces fundamental ballet technique and explores the body as a creative instrument through experiential learning.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is rated as very difficult, with strict scoring practices noted by historical reviewers.[1] Sources
3 . 9 3 3.93 historical GPA · 2 6 6 266 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 Higher grades
DANCE 106 (Ballet II) teaches fundamental Ballet technique and explores the body as a creative and expressive instrument.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 3 3.93 historical GPA · 1 7 7 177 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades
DANCE 111 teaches elementary-level contemporary dance technique and theory, focusing on the body as a creative instrument.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Attendance is strict, with more than five skips causing an auto fail, and exams involve writing long essays.[1] Sources
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 2 4 9 249 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Ballet Technique I introduces basic ballet skills, terminology, and fundamental movements like barre work and allegro.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course has a moderate difficulty level, rated as a 3 out of 5 by the reviewer.[1] Sources
3 . 9 4 3.94 historical GPA · 1 6 6 166 grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades
Teaches Pilates physical conditioning, core strength, and functional anatomy through Level I-III Mat exercises.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students must memorize Pilates flows and study anatomy for multiple exams. The course demands regular review of exercise worksheets and strict adherence to attendance policies, with missing classes potentially leading to failure.[1, 2, +4] Sources
3 . 7 9 3.79 historical GPA · 1 , 2 0 0 1,200 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades
DANCE 136 teaches Level I and II Pilates exercises using the Reformer, Cadillac, Low Chair, and High Barrel.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 9 3.89 historical GPA · 1 6 3 163 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Intermediate contemporary dance technique and theory, focusing on dynamics, improvisation, and set sequences.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 9 3.79 historical GPA · 1 2 8 128 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Ballet Technique II builds on basic skills through barre, center work, jumps, adagio, and demi-pointe with a focus on form and aesthetics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Marlene Skog: Reviewers emphasize that the class requires intense physical effort and consistent participation to master proper technique. Students advise asking questions and demonstrating a strong desire to improve to navigate the course demands.[1, 2] Sources
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 1 7 9 179 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Higher grades
Ballet Technique II-B continues expanding terminology and develops barre, center, and allegro work with a focus on form and kinesthetic principles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 8 3.98 historical GPA · 1 1 5 115 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
DANCE 235 teaches intermediate to advanced Pilates mat exercises focusing on core strength, spinal flexibility, and inverted balance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 8 9 89 grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample Higher grades
Surveys dance history from 1500 through the 1900s, analyzing dance in relation to modern era changes.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 1 0 4 104 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Advanced contemporary dance technique and theory course focusing on movement skills, body alignment, and artistry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 7 9 79 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample Small lectures
Pilates Teaching I emphasizes private session teaching, applied anatomy, imagery, and overall Pilates pedagogy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 3 3.93 historical GPA · 2 3 23 grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
DANCE 399 is an independent project course involving advanced study in dance under faculty direction.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 3 3 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Higher grades
DANCE 451 is a study of choreography by faculty and guest artists leading to public performance, requiring audition and concurrent enrollment in a technique course.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 9 3.99 historical GPA · 1 4 9 149 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Expands on private session teaching and applied Pilates pedagogy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 7 3.97 historical GPA · 1 5 15 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample DANCE 699 is an independent project course for advanced study under faculty direction.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 5 5 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample