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1020  Intermediate Modern Dance II (1)
   Modern dance class for nonmajors.

1023  Dance Composition for Nonmajors (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Integration.
   Group improvisation leading to small group composition.

1030  Advanced Modern Dance II (2)
   Modern dance class for nonmajors.

1071  Dance in Culture (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Foundation.
   Fundamental understanding of dance as cultural expression.

1072  Dance Experience in Cultural Forms (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Integration.
   Dances of a particular nondominant culture as an avenue to understanding culture.

1075  Dance: A Creative Process (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Foundation.
   Understanding various dance forms, with particular reference to present-day trends.

1110  Conditioning for Dancers (1)
   Remedial and specialized conditioning for dance majors.

1111  Movement Fundamentals (1)
   Bartenieff fundamentals and dance analysis.

1260  Modern Dance Technique for Ballet Majors (2)
   Basic modern dance technique.

1270  Modern Dance Technique for Ballet Majors (2)
   Basic modern dance technique.

1310  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: First Year (3)
   For modern dance majors only.

1320  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: First Year (3)
   For modern dance majors only.

1410  Modern Dance Improvisation Workshop (1) Co-requisite: DANCE 1310.
   Studies in basic elements of dance improvisation and composition.

1420  Modern Dance Workshop: First Year (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 1410.Co-requisite: DANCE 1320.
   Studies in basic elements of dance composition.

1640  Elements of Music (2)
   Fundamentals of music as related to dance. Exemption test may be taken.

1710  Introduction to Dance (2)
   Introduction to issues and concerns of dance as a career.

2310  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Second Year (3)

2320  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Second Year (3)

2410  Modern Dance Workshop: Second Year (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 1420.Co-requisite: DANCE 2310.
   Extended studies in basic elements of dance composition and improvisation.

2420  Modern Dance Workshop: Second Year (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 2410.Co-requisite: DANCE 2320.
   Extended studies in basic elements of dance composition and improvisation.

2640  Rhythmic Analysis/Percussion Accompaniment (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 1640.
   Rhythmic analysis and practical use of percussion as accompaniment for dance.

3260  Dance Production (2) Cross listed as BALLE 3260.
   Theory of lighting for dance.

3261  Costume/Lighting Practicum (2)
   Theory of costume design and execution for dance. Practical application of lighting theory.

3310  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Third Year (3)

3320  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Third Year (3)

3410  Advanced Dance Improvisation (1)
   Experiences in advanced improvisation problems. Learning to design and lead improvisation.

3610  Music Resources in Choreography (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 2640.
   Review and application of music as accompaniment for dance. Creation of sound scores for choreography.

3715  Fine Arts Teaching Methods: Dance (2)
   This course assists elementary education majors in becoming familiar with effective methods for integrating dance into the elementary school curriculum. It is a hands-on methods course designed to give preservice teachers confidence and direction in the planning and development of dance-making experiences. Elementary education majors will design and implement dance lessons for elementary age students that foster a holistic approach to creative exploration and discovery. Must also register for THEAT 3715.

3951  Independent Study (1 to 3)

3961  Special Topics in Modern Dance (1 to 5)

4310  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Fourth Year (3)

4320  Modern Dance Technique and Theory: Fourth Year (3)

4366  Modern Dance Repertory (2)
   Learning and performing dances by noted choreographers.

4388  Dance Performance (1 to 6) Prerequisite: By audition only.
   Performing Dance Company experience.

4460  Senior Capstone I (2) Prerequisite: DANCE Senior status.
   Choreographic work in preparation for senior concert. Also preparation for careers in dance, i.e., job search, marketing, career ethics, alternate and related careers, etc.

4461  Senior Capstone II (2) Prerequisite: DANCE 4460.
   Choreography, lighting, costuming, and production of dances for senior concerts.

4850  Teaching Methods in Children's Dance (4)
   Materials, methods, and practice in teaching children's dance.

4851  Modern Dance Teaching Methods (4)
   Materials, methods, and practice in teaching modern dance. Focuses on teaching dance in high school and/or college.

4875  Contemporary Views (3)
   Philosophical basis of trends in contemporary dance as related to music, art, and theatre.

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3) Fulfills Upper-division Communication/Writing.
   Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on an Honors degree.

5111  Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (2)
   This course provides an introduction to the theoretical system for movement description known as Laban Movement Analysis. Through movement activities, observation, discussion and readings, the conceptual framework of LMA will be examined. The course addresses the study of movement as a concern central to a diversity of fields including performing arts, psychology, anthropology and non-verbal communication.

5310  Beginning Graduate Technique and Theory (3)

5320  Beginning Graduate Technique and Theory (3)

5420  Service-Learning Modern Dance (1 to 3)
   Community service, leadership, and volunteerism in modern dance.

5510  Dance Kinesiology (4)
   Basic kinesiological analysis of dance activities.

5571  Movement in Culture (3)
   Study of movement in diverse cultures.

5711  Dance History (3)
   Survey of dance history.

6110  Graduate Apparatus Conditioning (1 to 3)
   Graduate training in apparatus conditioning.

6310  Intermediate Graduate Technique and Theory (3)

6320  Intermediate Graduate Technique and Theory (3)

6366  Graduate Repertory (2)
   Learning and performing dances by noted choreographers.

6388  Dance Performance (1 to 6) Prerequisite: By audition only.
   Performing Dance Company experience.

6410  Graduate Dance Workshop I (3)
   Advanced improvisational and choreographic treatment of basic dance concepts.

6420  Graduate Dance Workshop II (3)
   Advanced improvisational and choreographic treatment of basic dance concepts.

6465  Graduate Choreography: Pilot Study (1 to 2)
   Pilot study to qualify for the choreographic emphasis.

6510  Research and Teaching Dance Kinesiology (4)

6571  Movement in Culture (3)
   Study of movement in diverse cultures.

6711  Dance History (3)
   Survey of dance history.

6740  Problems in Historical Research (1 to 5)
   For graduate students only.

6851  Research Design (3)
   Theories and practices of research in dance.

6852  Philosophy and Aesthetics (3)
   Advanced study in selected areas of dance philosophy and criticism.

6853  Graduate Modern Dance Teaching Methods (3)
   Prereq.: DANCE 4851 or teaching experience. Advanced analysis of methods, philosophy, and materials for teaching modern dance.

6854  Problems in Dance Education (3)
   Administering programs of dance in high school and college. Curriculum, facilities, equipment, staff, faculty load, budget, and relations with other departments.

6855  Advanced Principles of Teaching (1 to 2) Prerequisite: DANCE 4851 and 6853.
   Teaching experience and advanced analysis of teaching.

6865  Projects Planning (1 to 3)
   Guidance in the development of a projects plan for graduate students.

6870  Virginia Tanner Teacher Workshop I (1 to 3)
   Workshop in children's dance.

6871  Virginia Tanner Teacher Workshop II (1 to 3)
   Advanced training in children's dance.

6910  Graduate Projects (1 to 15)
   For nonthesis master's candidates.

6951  Independent Study (1 to 5)

6961  Special Topics in Modern Dance (1 to 5)

6970  Thesis Research: Master's (1 to 12)

6980  Faculty Consultation (3)

7310  Advanced Graduate Technique and Theory (3)

7320  Advanced Graduate Technique and Theory II (3)

7491  Graduate Seminar: Dance and Community (3)
   Theory and practice of lecture-demonstration design.

7493  Graduate Seminar: Choreography and Diverse Media (3)
   Theory and practice of choreography in collaboration with production, music, video, text, or other media.

7496  Graduate Seminar: Contemporary Trends (3)
   Theory and practice of teaching improvisation and composition. Teaching special populations

7510  Research Teaching Kinesiology (1 to 3)
   Prereq.: DANCE 2510. Special analytical and experimental projects pertaining to dance movement.

7581  Practicum in Dance Kinesiology (1 to 3) Prerequisite: DANCE 5510 and 6510.
   Practical application of dance kinesiology theory.

7695  Graduate Seminar: Dancing Bodies (3)
   Examines dance as a cultural behavior. Theoretical frameworks and a survey of examples aid in recognizing relationships between art-makers and their cultural/historical contexts.

7782  Practicum in Dance History (1 to 3) Prerequisite: DANCE 6711.
   Practical application of dance history theory.

7883  Practicum in Dance Education (1 to 3) Prerequisite: DANCE 6853.
   Practical application of dance education theories.