| DNCE121: Beginning Ballet I |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 121 will introduce students to basic vocabulary and movement techniques that identify ballet as a unique performance art. Each class period, students will engage in physical practice to gain mastery in the fundamentals of ballet technique. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| DNCE122: Beginning Ballet II |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 122 provides a continuing course in the art and performance of Ballet at a beginning level. Students will develop their understanding of ballet vocabulary and mastery of ballet techniques through continued physical practice in combinations of increasing complexity. |
| Prereq: DNCE 121 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| DNCE131: Modern Dance I |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 131 Modern Dance I is an introduction to basic modern dance technique as a communicative art form. This course emphasizes skills in various styles of movement fundamentals, rhythm, kinesthetic awareness, and creative process. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| DNCE132: Modern Dance II |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 132 Modern Dance II is the second course in a two-semester sequence of introductory level modern dance technique. The emphasis of this course is to continue developing skills in fundamental movements and concepts and to further develop comprehension of dance as a communicative art form through the creative process. |
| Prereq: DNCE 131 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| DNCE150: Introduction to Dance |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 150, Introduction to Dance, is predominantly a lecture class introducing students to dance as an art form and as an activity uniquely human. Dance techniques, movement analysis, choreographic styles, dance history and philosophy are examined by participatory activities, lectures, demonstrations, videos and performances. Varieties of dance are considered with an emphasis on Western theatrical styles. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| DNCE212: Traditional Hula |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 212 is a beginning course in traditional hula. DNCE 212 includes performance of repertoire and technique at an elementary level. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| DNCE213: Modern Hula |
| Credits: 3 |
| DNCE 213 is a beginning course in modern hula, with emphasis on dances which can be developed creatively and used in social situations. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
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