DNC: Courses in Dance
Department of Fine Arts
DNC 128 Dance I: Elements of Dance
3 creditThis introductory course is designed to provide a foundation for
performing dance. Physical training, the study of rhythm, and the
incorporation of dance technique into rhythm and movement will be
covered. Students will also study the origins of dance and its significance
to world cultures. Offered each semester.
DNC 129 Introduction to Basic Ballet 3 credit
This course introduces students to Classical ballet, which is the base
technique of most forms of performance dance. It provides vast benefits
to any one who studies it. Some of the physical benefits of ballet
are posture, strengthening, stretching, coordination, control, rhythm,
balance and fluid motion. In addition to the physical practice of ballet
technique, students will learn the history of ballet through time and
how ballet exists today and had contributed to other performing arts
forms. The course is offered in Fall semester of even-numbered years.
DNC 228 Dance II: Partner Dancing Through the Ages 3 credit
This course focuses on the most popular social dances of the 20th
Century. Students will learn the basics of waltzes, tangos, and other
well-known partner dances. An emphasis will be placed on how
group dancing performed an important role in socialization. Spring
semester.
DNC 328 Choreography 3 credit
This course provides each student with the opportunity to develop an
original concept into the concrete form of dance. A complete overview
of developing a dance from conception and research to conflict counterpoint
balance and dramatic structure will be covered. Students will
cast, rehearse, and present their work in a dance recital. Prerequisite:
DNC 128. Fall semester.