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.

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

This senior-level capstone course allows students to work on a faculty-approved production project in their primary area of focus and concentration. This course is required of all BFA (Stage Management) and BA Theatre majors. Permission of department required.

This sophomore level course will engage students in pre-professional preparation and rehearsal for a sophomore showcase to be presented for select industry professionals for feedback about their professional trajectory. Restricted to music theatre and theatre acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with a sophomore standing.

This sophomore level course will engage students in pre-professional preparation and rehearsal for a sophomore showcase to be presented for select industry professionals for feedback about their professional trajectory. Restricted to music theatre and theatre acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with a sophomore standing.

In this capstone course students will engage in continued in research, professional preparation and rehearsal for a Senior Showcase to be presented for select industry professionals. Additional course fee required. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with senior standing.

In this capstone course students will engage in continued in research, professional preparation and rehearsal for a Senior Showcase to be presented for select industry professionals. Additional course fee required. Restricted to BFA Theatre Acting emphasis majors. Restricted to students with senior standing.