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Dance (MU)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.

 
2172A/B2173A/B2270A/B2274A/B2275A/B2276A/B2375A/B2475A/B
2476A/B3371A/B3372A/B4472A/B4473A/B4474Y4491A/B4492A/B
Dance 2172A/B - Special Topics in Dance
Selected topics in the area of dance. Topics and course descriptions will be available at the Undergraduate Program office.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.   
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Dance 2173A/B - Special Topics in Dance 
Selected topics in the area of dance. Topics and course descriptions will be available at the Undergraduate Program office.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2270A/B - Dance Improvisation
Students will explore improvisation as a process that facilitates the spontaneous response to cues and stimuli for the purpose of opening doorways to their own movement creativity. Topics will consider relaxation, improvisational states, structures for improvisations, participant and leader roles, building group trust, and the progression from spontaneity to form.
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Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2274A/B - Movement Making
The ability to create movement combinations, patterns, and sequences based on specific guidelines or components is essential for those who work in applied movement fields such as fitness, recreation, and teaching. The building process, understanding and use of essential and accessory ingredients, and development of instructor skills will be considered.
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Extra Information: 4 lecture/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.      
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Dance 2275A/B - Introduction to Modern Dance Technique
Development of movement skills and application of theoretical knowledge that will assist the student in understanding and appreciating Modern Dance as a physical activity and an art form.
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Extra Information: 6 lecture/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2276A/B - Elementary Modern Dance Technique
Studies begun in Dance 2275A/B are continued and developed to give a deeper understanding of the movement skills and theoretical materials that apply to the technical study of Modern Dance.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 2275A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 6 lecture/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2375A/B - Ballet Fundamentals
Development of classical ballet techniques through in-depth study of body line, posture and weight placement, coordinated use of arms and eyeline, and the relationship between musicality and dynamics. Sessions will be comprised of rigorous ballet classes where the foundations of techniques and movement combinations are discussed as part of the class.
Antirequisite(s): The former Dance 472b 2006-2008, or Dance 4472B 2009.
Prerequisite(s): Dance 2275A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 6 hours lecture/laboratory, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2475A/B - Dance and Rhythm
Movement skills are developed as students acquire an understanding of the basic components of rhythm, and the specific rhythmic structures, steps and movement combinations identified with selected dance types such as tap, jazz, ballroom and Latin American dance.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 2275A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 6 hours lecture/laboratory, 0.5 course.
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Dance 2476A/B - Introduction To Theatre Dance
Development of movement skills and application of theoretical knowledge that will assist the student in understanding and appreciating various dance types and styles that are used in musical and theatre productions including modern, tap, jazz, ballroom and Latin American dance.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 2475A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 6 hours lecture/laboratory, 0.5 course.
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Dance 3371A/B - Beginning Dance Composition and Production
Individual creative movement exploration and problem solving, using the elements of dance to express ideas, feelings and/or images in the finished product of a dance composition.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 2275A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 3372A/B - Intermediate Dance Composition and Production
Group creative movement exploration and problem solving using form and structure of movement to express ideas, feelings and/or images in the finished product of a dance composition.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 3371A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 4472A/B - Special Topics in Dance
Selected topics in the area of dance. Topics and course descriptions will be available at the Undergraduate Program office.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 4473A/B - Special Topics in Dance
Selected topics in the area of dance. Topics and course descriptions will be available at the Undergraduate Program office.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 4474Y - Performance Practice and Production
This course provides practical and theoretical understanding of performance and production including rehearsal, presentation and analysis of finished works. Students will plan, create, and participate in a student production. Prior experience in dance composition is required. Students must demonstrate an understanding and mastery of basic technique in modern dance or ballet.
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Prerequisite(s): Dance 3372A/B or permission of Music.
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Extra Information: Fall Term: 1 lecture hour. Winter Term: 1 lecture hour, 4 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Dance 4491A/B - Independent Study in Dance
Reading and discussion on, or field experience in, selected topics in Dance agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Dance 4492A/B - Independent Study in Dance
Reading and discussion on, or field experience in, selected topics in Dance agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Dance (MU)
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