Performance Technique Classes

The following dance courses are restricted to dance majors unless otherwise indicated. Dance minors must obtain department approval to enroll in these courses. Dance minors must qualify for performance technique classes by audition.

DANC 1231, DANC 1232, DANC 1233, DANC 1234: Jazz Dance I
Exploration of the basics of jazz dance technique and styles (classic, musical theatre and contemporary forms), including studies in basic positions, placement, isolations and jazz rhythms.

DANC 1311, DANC 1312, DANC 1313, DANC 1314: Ballet I
Introduction to and development of the fundamentals of classical ballet and pointe technique. Inclusive of pointe class and men’s class.

DANC 1321, DANC 1322, DANC 1323, DANC 1324: Modern Dance I
Introduction to and development of the fundamentals of contemporary dance.

DANC 2231, DANC 2232, DANC 2233, DANC 2234: Jazz Dance II
Continuing development of jazz dance technique and styles with focus on dynamics, rhythm and directional changes. Classic jazz, blues and contemporary jazz styles will be explored.

DANC 2231, DANC 2232, DANC 2233, DANC 2234: Jazz  Dance  II
Continuing development of jazz dance technique and styles with focus on dynamics, rhythm and directional changes. Classic jazz, blues and contemporary jazz styles will be explored. Admission by placement. 

DANC 2311, DANC 2312, DANC 2313, DANC 2314, DANC 2315, DANC 2316: Ballet II
Continuing exploration of classical ballet technique on the intermediate level with an emphasis on more complex port de bras, adagio, tourner enchaînement and allegro batterie. Inclusive of pointe class and men’s class. Admission  by  placement. 

DANC 2321, DANC 2322, DANC 2323, DANC 2324: Modern Dance II
Continuing exploration of contemporary dance technique at an intermediate level with emphasis on more complex movement phrasing, rhythmic variation and use of space. Admission  by  placement.