S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 - USS at Tufts - Tufts University
S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 - USS at Tufts - Tufts University
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Course ListingsFall 2012DanceDNC 0051DNC MOV/CREATIVE PROCESSVigorous non-level movement, group processes, and cre<strong>at</strong>iveproblem-solving, culmin<strong>at</strong>ing in ensemble jamming. World dance videosprovide a context for nonstylized m<strong>at</strong>erials. One-half or one coursecredit.Sections01046 DNC 005101 E+MW Mccusker, Danie 1.0 Meets Jax DncLab01047 DNC 005102 E+MW Celichowska, Re 0.5 Jax Dnc LabDNC 0053BEG MODERN DANCEDevelopment of alignment techniques, selected vocabulary, and shortcombin<strong>at</strong>ions with emphasis on musicality and group dynamics.Cre<strong>at</strong>ive problem-solving and analysis of performance. No prerequisite.One-half course credit.Sections01048 DNC 005301 F+TR Celichowska, Re 0.5 Jax Dnc Lab03859 DNC 005302 F+TR Celichowska, Re 0.5 Freshman Only.DNC 0054BG BALLET W/CREATIVE WRKIntroduction to basic ballet vocabulary through the practice of traditionalbarre and center work. Contextualiz<strong>at</strong>ion of ballet techniques inintroductory compositional problems.Sections01050 DNC 005401 ARR Mccusker, Danie 0.5 Meets Mw9-10:15am DncLab01051 DNC 005402 ARR Mccusker, Danie 0.5 FreshmenOnly.meets Mw900am 1015amDnc LabDNC 0055INTERMED MODERN DANCEIntermedi<strong>at</strong>e or lower modern techniques, adapted for those with basictraining in a movement discipline such as modern, ballet, jazz, oranother cultural form. Coaching of performance qualities such asmusicality and group dynamics. Cre<strong>at</strong>ive opportunities and appreci<strong>at</strong>ionof performance. One-half course credit.Sections01052 DNC 005501 G+ Thigpen, Mila 0.5 Jax Dnc Lab01053 DNC 005502 G+ Thigpen, Mila 0.5 Freshmen Only.Dnc LabDNC 0058TUFTS DANCE ENSEMBLEDevelopment of a performance work through faculty direction orensemble collabor<strong>at</strong>ion led by a faculty member. Cre<strong>at</strong>ion,performance, video document<strong>at</strong>ion, and analysis of form and content inaesthetic context. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed. One-half course creditPrerequisites: Studio Dance experience.Sections010540105504304DNC 005801 L+ Celichowska, Re 0.5 Pre-req: InterTo AdvancedTechDNC 005802 L+ Celichowska, R 0.5 Freshmen InterTo Adv TechDNC 005803 Mccusker, Danie 0.5DNC 0059BEG HIP HOP FUSIONHip hop dance techniques influenced by pop jazz with consider<strong>at</strong>ions ofcultural, aesthetic, or historical context. For beginners and those withlimited experience. One-half course credit.Sections01057 DNC 005901 J+ Swain, Daniel 0.5 Jax Dnc LabDNC 0063NORTH INDIAN DNC KATHAKIntroduction to this classical dance-the<strong>at</strong>re of North India. Basicmovements, footwork p<strong>at</strong>terns, spins, rhythms, and abhinaya(story-telling). Cultural context and historical background interwoven.Prerequisites: For complete novices and those with some experience.Sections01058DNC 006301 H+ Hayden, Gretche 0.5 Meets JacksonDance LabDNC 0065THE ART OF SALSASalsa dance techniques and combin<strong>at</strong>ions in context of L<strong>at</strong>ino/a culture.Focus on dance proficiency, Afro-L<strong>at</strong>in roots, and music/dancerel<strong>at</strong>ionship. Primarily a studio course, some written assignments aswell as ethnographic practicum in the field. One-half course credit.Sections01059 DNC 006501 I+MW Thigpen, Mila 0.5 Female Section,Meets Jax DncLab01060 DNC 006502 I+MW Thigpen, Mila 0.5 Male Section.Meets Jax DncLabDNC 0068W AFRICAN DNC IDENTITYDances of Senegal, Mali, and Guinea involving the performing ofpersonal identity. Themes include male and female roles, the weddingceremony, and family form<strong>at</strong>ion. Movements range from the highlyaerobic to lilting to those with challenging coordin<strong>at</strong>ions of the body.Cultural context is a significant element of the course. All levels; nopre-requisite. One-half course credit.Sections01061 DNC 006801 K+ Coles, Gregory 0.5 Pre-reqUndergrad A&sOnly Except 3EngineersDNC 0091SPECIAL TOPICSGuided independent study of an approved topic or courses in not yet inthe curriculum. Credit as arranged.Please see departmental website for specific details.Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.SectionsBEG JAZZ DECADES01062 DNC 009101 K+ Staff 0.5 Jax Dnc StudioBEG JAZZ DECADES03615 DNC 009102 K+ Waguespack, Jac 0.5 PreReq:freshmanOnly.BEGINNING SALSA PEDAGOGY04383 DNC 009103 J+ Thigpen, Mila 0.5<strong>Tufts</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Listings, Fall 2012Page 55
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