Advanced Performance Technique Classes
DANC 3215, DANC 3216, DANC 4215, DANC 4216: Men’s Ballet Technique
Emphasis on the virtuosity specific to the male dancer in the ballet idiom. The class objective is to strengthen and develop the dancer to his utmost potential. Includes variations.
DANC 3217, DANC 3218, DANC 4217, DANC 4218: Women’s Pointe Technique
Emphasis on the virtuosity specific to the female dancer in the ballet idiom. The class objective is to strengthen and develop the dancer to her utmost potential. Includes variations.
DANC 3231, DANC 3232, DANC 3233, DANC 3234: Jazz Dance III
Exploration of more advanced technique and styles of jazz dance, performance projection, individual style, characterizations and musical theatre themes. Focus on retaining extensive combination sequences. Admission by placement.
DANC 3311, DANC 3312, DANC 3313, DANC 3314, DANC 3315, DANC 3316, DANC 3317, DANC 3318: Ballet III
Continuing development of classical ballet technique on the advanced level with an emphasis on technical proficiency, musicality and movement dynamics. Admission by placement.
DANC 3321, DANC 3322, DANC 3323, DANC 3324: Modern Dance III
Continuing development of contemporary dance technique at an advanced intermediate level with emphasis on refining performance quality, depth of physicality, dramatic expression and individual style. Introduction of repertory. Admission by placement.
DANC 4131, DANC 4132, DANC 4133, DANC 4134: Advanced Jazz Elective
Thorough exploration of advanced techniques and styles of jazz dance. Emphasis on sophisticated presentation and performance, individual stylizations and characterizations. Strong focus on learning extended jazz choreographic sequences and repertory.
DANC 4210: Ballet Immersive
Advanced ballet technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course to Ballet III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Ballet III and instructor approval.
DANC 4211: Ballet Immersive II
Advanced ballet technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course to Ballet III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Ballet III and instructor approval.
DANC 4212, DANC 4213, DANC 4214: Advanced Ballet Elective
Advanced ballet technique offering a transition from dance study to professional-level work.
DANC 4219: Ballet Immersive III
Advanced ballet technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course to Ballet III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Ballet III and instructor approval.
DANC 4220: Modern Dance Immersive
Advanced contemporary dance technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course to Modern Dance III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Modern Dance III and instructor approval.
DANC 4221, DANC 4222, DANC 4223, DANC 4224: Advanced Modern Elective
Advanced contemporary dance technique, offering a transition from dance study to professional-level work with an emphasis on technical proficiency, musical phrasing, stylistic nuances and individual interpretation. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
DANC 4226: Modern Dance Immersive II
Advanced contemporary dance technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course to Modern Dance III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Modern Dance III and instructor approval.
DANC 4229: Modern Dance – Immersive III
Advanced contemporary dance technique. May be taken as a stand-alone course Modern Dance III. Prerequisites: Senior standing, placement in Modern Dance III and instructor approval.
DANC 4246, DANC 4247, DANC 4248, DANC 4249: Advanced Jazz Elective
Thorough exploration of advanced styles and techniques and of jazz dance. Emphasis on sophisticated presentation and performance, individual stylizations, and characterizations. Strong focus on learning extended jazz choreographic sequences and repertory. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.