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DN 1260 Modern Dance I 1–2 creditsTo develop an appreciation for creative movement,movement exploration and moderndance. To develop skills in modern dance. Maybe repeated for no more than two enrollmentsor no more than three credits. Falls.DN 1280 Jazz Dance I 1–2 creditsBeginning jazz technique taught throughrhythmic isolation exercises, center floorstretches and jazz combinations. Emphasison style, flexibility and learning a jazz routine.May be repeated for no more than two enrollmentsor no more than three credits. Falls.DN 1650 Topics in Dance 1 creditIntroduction to the study of various areas ofdance. May be repeated with a different topicfor no more than two credits. Occasionally.DN 1740 Tap I1–2 creditsIntroduction to the study of dance technique.May be repeated for no more than two enrollmentsor no more than three credits. Falls.DN 2260 Modern Dance II 1–2 creditsModern dance technique. Emphasis is on thecraft or skill of the dancer rather than on thecreative exploration of dance. May be repeatedfor no more than two enrollments or no morethan three credits. Springs.DN 2330 Movement Concepts forElementary Education 1 creditInvestigation into Rudolf Laban’s movementconcepts to affect a basic understanding ofdance/movement for elementary education.Movement techniques are identified andintegrated into lesson plans with emphasison movement preparation, themes and individualprojects. No previous dance movementis necessary. Falls and Springs.DN 2370 Dance Composition I 3 creditsIntroduction to basic dance compositionaltheories resulting in a final performance. Fallof even years. (ARTS)DN 2390 Topics in Dance 1 creditIntroduction to the study of various areas ofdance. May be repeated with a different topicfor no more than six credits. Occasionally.Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.DN 2520 Tap II1–2 creditsIntermediate technique and combinations forstudents who have some formal dance training.Gig work and hoofing form the technique basisfor the class. Wings, pull-backs, jumps andturns are added. May be repeated for no morethan two enrollments or no more than threecredits. Springs. Prerequisite(s): DN 1740.DN 2670 Jazz Dance II 1–2 creditsThe study of beginning/intermediate jazzdance. May be repeated for no more than twoenrollments or no more than three credits.Springs.DN 2710 Ballet II1–2 creditsThe study of ballet at a beginning/intermediatelevel. May be repeated for no more thantwo enrollments or no more than three credits.Springs. Prerequisite(s): DN 1230.DN 2720 Pointe I1 creditBallet Pointe technique for students withone-two years of training. Unscheduled.Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.DN 3010 Contemporary DanceEnsemble1 creditOpen to all students. The audition is for classplacement only. The study of contemporarymovement/dance techniques resulting inpresentations of dance works by various choreographers,when available, in workshop andconcert performances. May be repeated forcredit. Falls and Springs.DN 3020 History of Modern Dance andTechnique3 creditsThe study of modern dance history and dancetechnique. Modern dance history encompassesthe 20th century, beginning with IsadoraDuncan, continues with emphasis on MarthaGraham and ends with contemporary artistTwyla Thorp. The modern dance techniquedemonstrates various contemporary styleswith emphasis on the movement phrase. Fallof odd years. Prerequisite(s): DN 1260 and DN2260.DN 3050 World Dance 3 creditsExplores the movement styles of several dancesfrom around the world from categories includingAsian dance, African dance, Islamic danceand Western dance. In addition to studyingthe dances themselves, explores how each ofthese dances evolved within the cultures andsocieties they originated from, as well as howthey exist within our present day cultures andsocieties. Through videos, critical/descriptiveliterature and photographs, explores the political,social, religious and other influential elementsthat have dictated the outcome of thesedances. All theoretical frameworks developedthroughout this course are combined withdance. Fall of even years. (WRIT)DN 3100 Movement Concepts for DanceEducation3 creditsInvestigates and integrates both Rudolf Laban’sMovement Concepts (Body, Effort, Shape) andthe Bartenieff Principles within the frameworkof dance education. Spring of even years.Prerequisite(s): DN 2330.DN 3200 Dance Styles for MusicalTheatre1 creditStudies the dance styles of musical theatredance choreographers. Methods of inquiryinclude observation of movement and re-creationof choreography. Springs.DN 3260 Topics in Dance 1–3 creditsThe study of various areas of dance on the intermediateto advanced level. May be repeatedwith a different topic for no more than 12 credits.Occasionally. Prerequisite(s): permission ofthe instructor.DN 3270 Advanced ModernDance1–3 creditsThe study of intermediate/advanced contemporaryModern Dance techniques and MovementTheories. May be repeated for credit. Falls andSprings. Prerequisite(s): permission of theinstructor.DN 3320 Dance Composition II 3 creditsIntermediate to advanced composition,resulting in a final performance. Springs.Prerequisite(s): DN 2370.DN 3360 Advanced Ballet 1–3 creditsDesigned for the intermediate ballet student.Students entering this course should have aminimum of three-four years of training inBallet. May be repeated for credit. Falls andSprings. Prerequisite(s): permission of theinstructor.DN 3500 Dance Pedagogy I 3 creditsAn introduction to dance pedagogy. Explorationand understanding of the historical trends, theoreticalconcepts, principles and methods ofpedagogy are addressed through lectures, readings,videos, discussion and interactive classapplication. Specific attention is given to the“problem-solving approach to learning” methodologyestablished by the New HampshireCurriculum Framework for the Arts forDance K-12. Fall of odd years. Prerequisite(s):DN 2330.DN 4010 Dance Practicum 1–3 creditsPractical application and an extension of methodsand materials covered in previous teachingand performance courses. Experiences mayinclude teaching, performing, choreographingand assisting technically in performancesituations. May be repeated for no more thansix credits. Falls and Springs. Prerequisite(s):permission of the instructor.DN 4410 Dance Internship 3–12 creditsThe Dance Internship is an opportunity forstudents to gain meaningful work experienceby applying the knowledge and skills learnedin course work to on-the-job assignments inhost organizations. Includes self-assessment,Courses<strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>State</strong> University <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2007</strong>–<strong>2008</strong> 255

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