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.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a dance 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.

This introductory, non-performance dance course provides the participant with an overview of dance history, style, form, and aesthetics, with the primary purpose of providing a greater understanding and appreciation of various diverse dance forms. The course may include a limited number of practical dance activities to further demonstrate various styles and forms of dance discussed, including ballet, jazz, tap, music theatre, and social dance. AE

Intermediate studio practice in classical ballet technique with emphasis on ballet as a performing art. Prerequisite: 214. 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 explored and further developed. Prerequisite: 220. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and theatre minors. May be repeated for credit.

A continuing course for the intermediate level tap dancer, including more complex tap movements and techniques of this rhythmic dance form. Prerequisite: 230. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.

Intermediate studio practice of jazz dance technique and style, including more complex exercises and combinations. Prerequisite: 250. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. 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.

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.