DANCE
Department of Theatre and Dance
Gregg Stull, Chair
The Program in Dance
The dance program is designed for the general student with an interest in dance. Classes can be taken for physical education or elective credit.
The program in dance supports the active production program in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Students interested in dance audition for roles and work back-stage on the plays and musicals that are a part of the department’s season. The Goolrick Dance Suite houses two spacious dance studios with floating floors, pianos and fully-equipped sound systems.
Dance Course Offerings
121, 122 – Beginning Ballet (1, 1)
For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.
123, 124 – Beginning Modern Dance (1, 1)
For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.
141, 142 – Beginning Jazz (1, 1)
For students satisfying the physical education requirement. S/U credit only.
225, 226 – Summer Workshop (1-4,1-4)
Prerequisite: Permission of Department. An intensive course focused on the production of plays and musicals for the student interested in developing professional skills in the theatre. Cross listed as THEA 225,226. Does not fill the physical education requirement.
243 – Dance Improvisation (3)
Exploration of spontaneous dance composition through manipulation of spatial, temporal, and dynamic qualities of movement.
301, 302 – Intermediate Ballet (2, 2)
Ballet as a discipline, emphasizing exactness and precision of line, creative expression, and historical reference.
303, 304 – Intermediate Modern Dance (2, 2)
Study of the various techniques emphasizing alignment, strength, flexibility, and the aesthetic elements of dance.
305, 306 – Intermediate Jazz (2, 2)
Study of jazz dance techniques and exploration of movement as related to jazz music.
491, 492 – Individual Study (1–3 each)
Research, choreography, or composition of an approved creative project. By permission of the department.
499 – Internship (Credits variable)
Supervised, off-campus experience, developed in consultation with the department.