Courses on topics of interest to students on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.
Non-classroom experiences in music theatre. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credit of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
The principles and processes of making dance will be studied through practical experience and the observation and analysis of choreographic works. Prerequisite: 105 or 110 and four of the following, DANC-120 or 210; 220; 230; 250 or 350; 270 or 370; 330 or 430. Restricted to dance minors. May not be repeated for credit.
A continuation of the study of the technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. Prerequisite: 270. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.
Advanced studio practice in classical ballet technique. Special focus on Pointe work and preparing to begin Pointe work. Prerequisite: 314. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.
An advanced level tap course focusing on complex movements and rhythm patterns. Prerequisite: 330. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.
Courses on topics of interest to dance students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of dance. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted to the theatre faculty before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of the catalog for more details. Graded CR/NC.
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.