Ballet Classes
DANCE 140: Ballet Technique I – 2 credits
Introduces the principles, techniques, and vocabulary of classical ballet. Students learn placement, flexibility, strength, and coordination. For beginning and advanced-beginning students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Fee: $3.50 Physical education lab (only applicable to hybrid and face-to-face sections).
DANCE 141: Ballet Technique II – 2 credits
Expansion of the principles, techniques, and vocabulary of classical ballet. Students continue to develop in all areas of technique as they gain flexibility, strength and coordination. For advanced beginning, intermediate and continuing students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Jazz Classes
DANCE 130: Jazz Technique I – 2 credits
Develops the movement techniques that are the basis for a highly energized, theatrical style of jazz dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Fee: $ 3.50 PE & HPE Course Fee
DANCE 131: Jazz Technique II – 2 credits
Continues DANCE 130, with students performing at a more advanced level. Students learn nuances of style, rhythm, and dynamics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Fee: $ 3.50 PE & HPE Course Fee
Contemporary Dance Classes
DANCE 151: Contemporary Dance I – 2 credits
Introduces basic technique and movement studies. Students gain flexibility and strength together with movement vocabulary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same as PE 151. Either DANCE 151 or PE 151 may be taken for credit, not both. Fee: $3.50 Physical education lab (only applicable to hybrid and face-to-face sections)
DANCE 152: Contemporary Dance II – 2 credits
Continues Contemporary Dance I with longer and more challenging movement combinations. Students should consult with the program advisor to determine ability. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same as PE 152. Either DANCE 152 or PE 152 may be taken for credit, not both. Fee: $3.50 Physical education lab (only applicable to hybrid and face-to-face sections)
Tap
DANCE 170: Tap Technique I – 2 credits
Introduces the basic technique and principles of Tap Dance. Students gain flexibility and strength together with movement vocabulary. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Same as PE 170. Either DANCE 170 or PE 170 may be taken for credit, not both. Students will be required to buy their own tap shoes. Fee: $ 3.50 PE & HPE Course Fee
DANCE 171: Tap Technique II – 2 credits
Continues Tap Technique I with more challenging techniques and principles of Tap Dance. Students gain flexibility and strength together with movement vocabulary. Same as PE 171. Either DANCE 171 or PE 171 may be taken for credit, not both. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. As with DANCE 170 students will be required to use their own tap shoes. Fee: $ 3.50 PE & HPE Course Fee
Last Updated September 6, 2020