Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

DANCE (DN)
DN 101 Ballet Technique I (1 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Introduction to the vocabulary, techniques and theories of
ballet. Emphasis placed on body alignment and efficient
movement. May be taken twice for academic credit.
DN 102 Modern Dance Technique and Theory I (1 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Study of the fundamental principles of modern dance.
Emphasis on alignment, creativity, rhythm and the aesthetics
of contemporary dance. May be taken twice for
academic credit.
DN 103 Jazz and Theater Dance I (1 SH)
Exploration from among many of the styles and techniques
of jazz dance. Emphasis on movement proficiency and
diversity. May be taken twice for academic credit.
DN 104 Dance in its Time (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Exploration of the relationship among a number of the most
significant contemporary choreographers and the cultural,
philosophical, scientific and artistic environments in which
they are created.
DN 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Dance
(1-4 SH)
Provides the student with the opportunity to explore an
area of particular interest.
DN 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in Dance
(1-4 SH)
Coursework designed to address the special interests of
dance faculty and students. Topics could include eurhythmics,
bartinieff fundamentals, laban movement analysis
and lecture-demonstrations.
DN 200 Body Wellness (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
This course involves guided explorations in movement
fundamentals, relaxation techniques, exercises to increase
strength, flexibility, ease of motion and dynamic alignment.
The class consists of discussions on wellness, such as nutrition
and stress reduction. Students participate in warm-up,
aerobic workout and cool down through stretching. No
dance experience is required.
140
DN 201 Ballet Technique II (1 or 2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Study of the vocabulary, techniques and theories of ballet
at the intermediate level. Emphasis placed on body alignment
and efficient movement. May be taken twice for
academic credit.
DN 202 Modern Dance Technique II (1 or 2 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Study of the fundamental principles of modern dance at
the intermediate level. Emphasis on alignment, creativity,
rhythm and the aesthetics of contemporary dance. May
be taken twice for academic credit.
DN 203 Jazz and Theater Dance II (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Exploration from among many of the styles and techniques
of jazz dance continued at the intermediate level. Emphasis
on movement efficiency and diversity. May be taken twice
for academic credit.
DN 204 Hip Hop Dance (2 SH)
Study of the fundamentals of the Hip Hop dance style.
Emphasis is on the development of skills, familiarity with
rhythm, freestyle and musicality. May be taken twice for
academic credit.
DN 210 Repertory and Performance Technique I (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Concurrent Requisite(s): DN 201/301/401 or DN
202/302/402
Student prepares for and performs in dance concert.
Choreography is created by faculty and guest artists.
DN 213 Dance History (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd years
This course examines significant ways in which dance has
functioned within various cultures from around the world,
making comparisons and contrasts from among those
cultures.
DN 216 Anatomical Kinesiology (3 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
The exploration of the primary bones, joints and muscle
groups that participate in vertical alignment and efficient
movement. Explorations proceed with exercises designed
to locate the positions and to experience the motions
of these groups in the initiation of effective posture and
efficient movement. Students in dance, athletics and riding
may find this course of interest.