Dance Classes African American I & II Composition Ballet I & II Jazz I & II Jazz III Modern I & II Modern III & IV Performance III & IV Summer Workshop Tap I & II World Dance I & II

 

Dance Class Descriptions    

When choosing a dance class, its important to choose a class appropriate to your skills, your interest, and your goals. Here’s a quick guide to the levels noted with class descriptions:

Level I means you’re a beginner, no previous experience; everybody welcome.

Level II means you remember some basics from that class you took a couple of years ago, you know the essential concepts.

Level III means you know the terminology, you are experienced, and perhaps you have some performance background.

If you have any questions, please call 713-718-6600.

The Classes

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DANC 1210    TAP I
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Basic skills and vocabulary of tap dance. Core Curriculum Course.

DANC 1211    TAP II
Prerequisite: DANC 1210
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of Tap I.

DANC 1213    SUMMER WORKSHOP
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Dance technique and repertory of various styles taught by guest artist(s).

DANC 1301    DANCE COMPOSITION
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to expand their movement vocabulary through various class improvisational assignments. Rhythmical awareness and visual sensitivity are tested with assorted sound and visual stimuli. Students participate and perform in group composition assignments.

DANC 1341    BALLET I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of classical ballet technique, encourages students to achieve a significant level of self discipline and physical control, and instills an appreciation of the historical contributions of ballet to the overall development of dance as an art form. May be repeated with department chair's approval. Core Curriculum Course.

DANC 1342    BALLET II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of DANC 1341.

DANC 1345    MODERN DANCE I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
An elementary course in basic modern dance technique designed to increase the movement vocabulary of the beginning dance student. The course includes basic axial center techniques, locomotor techniques, and combinations of both. May be repeated with department chair's approval. Core Curriculum Course.

DANC 1346    MODERN DANCE II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of DANC 1345.

DANC 1347    JAZZ DANCE I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A course designed to introduce students to basic skills of jazz dance with emphasis on general body technique and development, rhythm awareness, jazz styles, and rhythmic combinations of movement. Core Curriculum Course.

DANC 1348    JAZZ DANCE II
Prerequisite: DANC 1347
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of Jazz Dance I.

DANC 1377    AFRICAN-AMERICAN DANCE I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
An elementary course in basic ethnic dance based in the Afro-American style. Primary movement vocabulary will incorporate techniques of stretching and strengthening, as well as movement progressions. Through lecture, film and research, the student will also explore the origins of black dance, and its development in the United States.

DANC 1378    AFRICAN-AMERICAN DANCE II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A continuation of DANC 1377.

DANC 1381    WORLD DANCE I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Students will learn cultural dances of five major world civilizations, with emphasis on rhythmic awareness and movement development. The cultural origins, significance, and motivation, as well as the use of costumes and music, will be explored in lecture and research through live performances, guest artists, and the use of multi-media sources. Instruction will include experiential and written assignments, and students will be expected to participate in an end-of-semester concert. Each time the course is taught, different cultures are examined.

DANC 1382    WORLD DANCE II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of World Dance I.

DANC 2301    PROBLEMS IN DANCE
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A course designed to meet the individual needs of students who otherwise have exhibited a particular talent or skill in dance which is not addressed in any existing dance course. Must have department chair's approval after recommendation by the instructor. May be repeated.

DANC 2303    DANCE APPRECIATION
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Survey of primitive, classical, and contemporary dance and its interrelationship with cultural developments and other art forms. Core Curriculum Course.

DANC 2325    ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY
Prerequisite: Program approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
The study of human movement designed specifically to relate to dance. The course will cover the skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems. Studies include movement analysis, therapeutic exercises, and prevention of dance injuries.

DANC 2341    BALLET III
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A continuation of DANC 1342 with an emphasis on developing strength, control, and flexibility for a more difficult technique vocabulary in classical ballet. May be repeated with department chair's approval.

DANC 2342    BALLET IV
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of DANC 2341.

DANC 2345    MODERN DANCE III
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A continuation of the beginning modern dance technique course DANC 1346. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of correct physiological alignment in several schools of modern dance technique. May be repeated with department chair's approval.

DANC 2346    MODERN IV
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)

DANC 2347    JAZZ DANCE III
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A continuation of DANC 1348.

DANC 2351    PERFORMANCE III
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course offers students the opportunity to engage in rehearsal and performance of dance works in the making under the direction of faculty or guest choreographers. May be repeated with department chair's approval.

DANC 2352    PERFORMANCE IV
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of DANC 2351.

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Last Update: May 25, 2007