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DANCE 110 is a workshop exploring creative and expressive dance movement, developing technical skills, physical conditioning, and artistic appreciation.

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DANCE 111 teaches elementary-level contemporary dance technique and theory, focusing on the body as a creative instrument.

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Introduces foundational hip-hop dance technique, theory, and cultural history.

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Ballet Technique I introduces basic ballet skills, terminology, and fundamental movements like barre work and allegro.

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A laboratory in mind-body practice focusing on bodily awareness and function for performing artists through movement, readings, and discussion.

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DANCE 133 teaches relaxation techniques, body awareness, and stress management through embodied practice.

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Teaches Pilates physical conditioning, core strength, and functional anatomy through Level I-III Mat exercises.

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DANCE 136 teaches Level I and II Pilates exercises using the Reformer, Cadillac, Low Chair, and High Barrel.

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Introduction to design and production for the performing arts with emphasis on dance.

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Uses improvisation to develop a personal movement vocabulary and explore compositional form.

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DANCE 157 introduces movement analysis by examining qualitative variations in movement processes related to human function and expression.

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DANCE 162 is a first-year workshop introducing contemporary dance.

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Examines 20th century to present performance texts and applies them through written analyses.

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Intermediate contemporary dance technique and theory, focusing on dynamics, improvisation, and set sequences.

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Ballet Technique II builds on basic skills through barre, center work, jumps, adagio, and demi-pointe with a focus on form and aesthetics.

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Ballet Technique II-B continues expanding terminology and develops barre, center, and allegro work with a focus on form and kinesthetic principles.

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Introduction to dance/movement therapy covering its professional scope, historical framework, theoretical rationale, and current applications.

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DANCE 235 teaches intermediate to advanced Pilates mat exercises focusing on core strength, spinal flexibility, and inverted balance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

DANCE PRODUCTION LABORATORY provides hands-on experience with the technical aspects of dance program performances.

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DANCE 241 explores music fundamentals for dancers, covering music-movement relationships, contemporary music and dance history, and digital audio for choreography.

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Surveys dance history from 1500 through the 1900s, analyzing dance in relation to modern era changes.

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DANCE 268 examines dance as political and cultural expression through case studies like TV shows, modern dance, and protests.

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Methods in Dance Education covers curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.

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Advanced contemporary dance technique and theory course focusing on movement skills, body alignment, and artistry.

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DANCE 325 is an intermediate ballet technique course covering barrework, center work, and complex combinations with a focus on form and kinesthetic principles.

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DANCE 330 teaches functional anatomy in kinetic terms to understand efficient musculoskeletal function.

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SCREENDANCE PRODUCTION teaches video camera and editing techniques, digital video introduction, and video's relationship to performing and visual arts.

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Pilates Teaching I emphasizes private session teaching, applied anatomy, imagery, and overall Pilates pedagogy.

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DANCE 399 is an independent project course involving advanced study in dance under faculty direction.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Advanced contemporary dance technique and theory focusing on artistic performance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026