An exploration of dance as universal human activity, art form, and expression of cultural identity. A broad examination of history and theory combined with experiential learning of dance as a movement practice and as art.

For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.

Classical Ballet technique for the beginning student, emphasizing vocabulary, alignment, and precision of movement. S/U credit only.

For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.

Introduction to the technique of modern dance with a focus on breath, alignment, balance, and flexibility. S/U credit only.

For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.

Introduction to jazz technique through an exploration of alignment, strength, lyricism, and rhythm. S/U credit only.

Exploration of spontaneous dance composition through manipulation of spatial, temporal, and dynamic qualities of movement.

Ballet as a discipline, emphasizing exactness and precision of line, creative expression, and historical reference.

Ballet as a discipline, emphasizing exactness and precision of line, creative expression, and historical reference.

Study of the various techniques emphasizing alignment, strength, flexibility, and the aesthetic elements of dance.

Study of the various techniques emphasizing alignment, strength, flexibility, and the aesthetic elements of dance.

Study of jazz dance techniques and exploration of movement as related to jazz music.

Study of jazz dance techniques and exploration of movement as related to jazz music.

Research, choreography, or composition of an approved creative project. By permission of the department.

Research, choreography, or composition of an approved creative project. By permission of the department.

Supervised, off-campus experience, developed in consultation with the department.