Dance Courses Spring 2025

FIRST-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE I
DANC 103
M/W: 2:15 – 3:30 PM | T/Th: 2:30 – 3:45 PM
C. Christie | Z. Li
Introduction to contemporary dance technique, through active participation, to serve individual development of basic movement principles, locomotor and axial skills and dance vocabulary, all in relation to time, space and dynamics and with a broad spectrum of applications, including dance, music, sports and theater. Explorations and investigations, both practical and cognitive, are designed to lay an introductory foundation for participating in and appreciating and understanding creative expressions.

FIRST-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE II
DANC 104
T/Th: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
M. Heinrich-Wong
Continuation of DANC 103.

DANCE IN CULTURE – THEATRICAL FORMS
DANC 122
T/Th: 2:30 – 3:45 PM
M. Heinrich-Wong
Introduction to an historical and cultural overview of many different theatrical forms of dance from various cultures specifically selected to encompass geographic diversity and represent different periods in history. Basic craft elements of the structures of theatrical dance will be introduced to provide a foundation for viewing dance and developing a personal aesthetic.

SECOND-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE II
DANC 204
M/W: 2:15 – 3:45 PM
R. Oaxaca
Continuation of DANC 203.

THIRD-YEAR CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE II
DANC 304
M/W: 12:45 – 2:00 PM
Y. Lin
Continuation of DANC 303. Recommended preparation: DANC 303 or consent of department.

CHOREOGRAPHY AND MUSIC
DANC 315
Y. Lin
Combining craft resources with emphasis on use of music. Music selections, historically categorized, are chosen for the purpose of analyzing metric and structural characteristics in accord with which choreography will be created. Offered as DANC 315 and DANC 415.

ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE II
DANC 318
G. Galbraith
Continuation of DANC 317/417. Offered as DANC 318 and DANC 418.

TOPICS IN DANCE MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND WELLNESS
DANC 346
G. Galbraith
Review and application of continually emerging information from the fields of Dance Medicine and Science that impacts general dancer health and the care and prevention and treatment of dance specific injuries. Participation in the Dancer Wellness Program is encouraged to facilitate continued application of principles developed in DANC 345. Offered as DANC 346 and DANC 446.

BALLET TECHNIQUE FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE STUDENTS II
DANC 361
W/F: 10:35 AM – 12:05 PM
K. Potter
Ballet Technique for Dancers will focus on developing the ballet skills required of the contemporary dancer. The technical level of the class will range from intermediate to advanced where applicable in barre work as well as center. Offered as DANC 361 and DANC 461.

PRODUCTION PRACTICUM
DANC 385
B. Petot
Practicum for students participating in production work in the Department of Dance. Supervised laboratory experience in technical theater, construction techniques, scenery, costumes, lighting, and props; production; ticket office operations, promotion, publicity and public relations; house management; wardrobe responsibilities; stage management; assistant directing; and other production positions.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
DANC 386
K. Potter
Practicum for students participating in performance in the Department of Dance, relating to the mainstage productions at Mather Dance Center.

SAGES SENIOR CAPSTONE IN DANCE
DANC 396
R. Oaxaca
This capstone course, the final requirement of the SAGES program, is limited to students majoring in Dance. As it is not required of the major, enrollment will be based on the recommendation of the student’s major advisor. Projects may focus on creative or scholarly research, both of which require a written component that culminates in a formal presentation. Creative projects are only available to students who have successfully completed DANC 314, DANC 315, and DANC 324, who have also consistently excelled in their upper-level contemporary technique classes, and who have been recommended by the faculty of the Department of Dance to undertake a creative project versus a scholarly project. Except in approved situations, all capstone projects are supervised by a faculty person in the Department of Dance.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DANCE
DANC 399
K. Potter
Independent research and project work in areas of dance and pedagogy.