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DNC 216 Teaching Methods for Dance II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Instruction of how to teach dance to those from 9th grade through 12th grade. Includes elements of dance, developmental
stages, classroom management, lesson structure, use of creative movement in the school curriculum, delivery of lesson
plans, working with special populations, and transfer of knowledge to other dance forms.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 215.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DNC 219 Jazz Dance I
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction and development of movement skills necessary to prepare the body as an instrument of expression in jazz
dance styles. Includes class protocol, warm-up, floor work, standing and center floor work, locomotor work, elements, and
developing the craft.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
DNC 220 Jazz Dance II
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of DNC 219. Progressive development of alignment for intermediate level jazz dance. Includes class protocol,
warm-up, floor work, standing and center floor work, locomotor work, elements, and developing the craft.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 219.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Spring.
DNC 221 Jazz Dance III
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of DNC 220. Progressive development of alignment for advanced level jazz dance. Includes class protocol,
warm-up, floor work, standing and center floor work, locomotor work, elements, and developing the craft.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 220.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall.
DNC 230 Rhythms for Dance
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Exploration of the elements of music and music structures and their relationship to dance. Includes musical composition
forms, rhythmic dance accompaniment, musical instruments, musical scores, and creation of dance accompaniment.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 150 or 166 or 219.
Offered: Summer.
DNC 269 Dance Production and Performance
3 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lab)
Practical experience in all aspects of taking a dance piece from basic choreography and creating a professional
performance. Includes rehearsal/performance process, responsibilities of a performer and a choreographer, performance
skills, choreographic review, costuming, makeup, sets, props, publicity, and analysis of the concert.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 150 or 166 or 219.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit
hours.
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this class.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
DNC 280 Business for Dance Careers
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the various careers available in dance and the appropriate business skills. Includes careers in dance, grant
and proposal writing, agency interface, business skills, publicity, and creating a dance business on paper.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DNC 285 Technology for Dance
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Survey of the expanding field of technology as it pertains to the study and performance of dance. Includes overview of
technology in dance, dance technologist roles and responsibilities, application of technology, dance computer programs,
videotaping and documenting dance, and creating a dance performance art piece.
Offered: Summer.
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