Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

DN 220 Pilates I: Balance, Strength and Shape (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
This course introduces the student to Pilates, an exercisebased
system that aims to develop the body’s center to
create a stable core for efficient and effective movement.
Students will be guided through a series of Pilates exercises
intended to realign structure, improve balance and
enhance motor skills. May be taken twice for academic
credit. Cross listed as PE 220
DN 230 Beginning Composition (3 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
Pre-Requisite(s): DN 101, 102, 103 or permission
An exploration of the creative process and of the basic
elements of choreography, arrived at through improvisation,
imaginative response and the aesthetic shaping of
movement ideas into solo studies. Emphasis placed on
group discussion of studies.
DN 250/350/450 Internship in Dance (1-5 SH)
Opportunities for field work in dance. Students are
required to complete 75 hours of work for each credit hour
registered and earned. An Internship Application must be
completed and filed with the Office of Career Services and
Internships.
DN 301 Ballet Technique III (1 or 2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Study of the vocabulary, technique and theory of ballet
at the intermediate/advanced level. Emphasis on body
alignment and efficiency of movement. May be taken twice
for academic credit.
DN 302 Modern Dance Technique and Theory III
(1 or 2 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Study of the fundamental principles of modern dance at
the intermediate/advanced level. Emphasis on alignment,
creativity, rhythm and the aesthetics of contemporary
dance. May be taken twice for academic credit.
DN 304 Hip Hop Dance II (2 SH)
A continuation of the 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 310 Repertory and Performance II (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 created by faculty and guest artists.
DN 320 Pilates II: Balance, Strength and Shape (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): DN 220 or PE 220
Study the fundamentals of Pilates mat work at the intermediate
level. Emphasis is on strengthening the core muscles,
increase body awareness and muscle tone, flexibility and
coordination. May be taken twice for academic credit. Cross
listed as PE 320.
DN 325 Methods of Teaching Dance (4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): DN 101, 102, 103 or permission
Exploration of the special awareness and skills necessary to
create and teach dance classes. Emphasis placed on body
mechanics, rhythmic analysis and the encouragement of
creativity.
DN 330 Intermediate Composition (3 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): DN 230
Continuation of the exploration of the creative process
and of the principles of choreography. Emphasis placed
on group composition and on performance preparation.
DN 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing
This course explores experimental and traditional work of
integrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music
and theater performances. This includes working with
digital projections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music
data connected and controlling visual display or devices
controlling instruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking
via software and other emerging technologies. Reading
about contemporary performances and art will be included,
and we will work towards creating a performance/installation
within this multidisciplinary course. Cross listed as
AT 400, FA 400, IM 400, MU 400, TH 406
DN 401 Ballet Technique IV (1 or 2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Study of the vocabulary, technique and theory of ballet at
the advanced level. Emphasis placed on body alignment
and efficiency of movement. May be taken twice for
academic credit.
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