A course that introduces students to the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap dance, developing body coordination, strength, flexibility. AE

A course introducing students to styles of jazz, ballet, and tap dance for music theatre, theatre, and music majors and dance, theatre, and music theatre minors, beginning the development of strength, flexibility, coordination, and correct use of the body. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors.

A course for the student interested in deepening her or his ballet experience. The course will introduce ballet vocabulary and technical principles so that the student can begin to perform more complex movement combinations. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

The techniques and principles of modern dance styles from the early 1900s to the present will be introduced and explored. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

For the beginning to intermediate level tap dancer, this course will cover the basic tap steps of this rhythmic dance form. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

A continuing course in this distinctly American dance form with emphasis on use of the body as a rhythmic instrument. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

The technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. For the advanced beginning and intermediate dancer. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Particular problems relating to theatre, music, dance, and presenting organizations will be addressed in this introductory course. Contractual agreements, balancing the necessities of performers and technical staff, scheduling, touring, and coping with performance situations in a presenting house will be addressed. Arts education and outreach and planning repertoire and program development, both artistically and financially, will be included. Prerequisite: 200. (Equivalent to THTR 300.)

This capstone course is designed to provide the student with a summary experience in Arts Administration. Strategic and practice planning, leadership theory, fundraising theory, as well as job search skills will be addressed. Required of AADM majors. Prerequisites: 300; junior or senior standing.