Freshman Fall Semester
DANC 1341. Ballet Technique I
Fundamentals of classical ballet with emphasis on technique and theory with work on alignment and terminology.
KINE 1247. Tap and Jazz I
Intermediate level tap & jazz, using rhythm, lyric & rock jazz styles. Prerequisite: DANC 1341 or the instructor's approval.
DANC 1345. Modern Dance Technique I
Introduction to the basic theory and techniques of modern dance with emphasis on using time, space, and dynamics.
Freshman Spring Semester
DANC 1342. Ballet Technique II
Continuation of DANC 1341.
KINE 1248 Tap and Jazz II
Continuation of DANC 1247.
DANC 2303. Dance Appreciation
A survey of dance as well as an art form and its relationship to culture. In this course students will also explore the basic elements and principles of dance and how to apply them to choreography.
DANC 1252. Dance Performance I
Freshman students perform their own and other choreographers' work in a concert that includes ballet, modern dance, tap, jazz.
Sophomore Fall Semester
DANC 2341. Ballet Technique III
Continuation of DANC 1342 with more advanced barre and center work. Pointe work included. Course includes Lab that covers injury prevention and care.
KINE 2247. Tap and Jazz III
Continuation of DANC 1248 with more advanced tap and jazz forms of dance.
DANC 1346. Modern Dance Technique II
Continuation of DANC 1345 with more complex movement material.
Sophomore Spring Semester
DANC 2342. Ballet Technique IV
Continuation of DANC 2341.
KINE 2248. Tap and Jazz IV
Continuation of DANC 2247.
DANC 1301. Improvisation and Composition
Theory and practice of movement exploration as a basis for choreography.
DANC 2252. Dance Performance II
Sophomore students perform their own and other choreographers' work in a concert that includes ballet, modern dance, tap, and jazz.
