Dance as performance and as theoretical
discourse from a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural perspective is primary
in the Dance program, thus we offer a broad range of dance technique and
theory courses. Dance technique options include, but are not limited to Ballet,
Music-based Jazz, Modern, Dances of the African Diaspora, Tap, Alaska Native
Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, Social Dance Capoeira and Dance for Musical Theatre.
Theory Courses include Dance Appreciation, Theory and Improvisation, Dance
Composition and Interdisciplinary Dance Studies. The program also offers
Special Topics courses that have included Dance in Education. Production is a key component of the program
with the UAA Dance Ensemble as the core performing group. Course
offerings in both dance and theatre support the performance mission of the
program such as Dance Repertory and Performance an Theatrical Production
Techniques.
Beginning ballet technique introduced through barre and center floor work. Emphasis on correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning ballet technique introduced through barre and center floor work. Emphasis on correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning modern dance techniques. Introduces basic dance skills through warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Exploration of modern dance aesthetics and philosophy. Correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning modern dance techniques. Introduces basic dance skills through warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Exploration of modern dance aesthetics and philosophy. Correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning modern dance techniques. Introduces basic dance skills through warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Exploration of modern dance aesthetics and philosophy. Correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Introduces the vocabulary, variety of movement styles and performance techniques inherent in American musical theatre, including the ability to vocalize correctly during movement. Covers a range of time periods from the 1920s to the present. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Crosslisted with THR A124.
Introduces the vocabulary, variety of movement styles and performance techniques inherent in American musical theatre, including the ability to vocalize correctly during movement. Covers a range of time periods from the 1920s to the present. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Crosslisted with THR A124.
Basic jazz dance technique rooted in the complexity, variety, and spontaneity of jazz music. Includes the concepts of rhythmic manipulation and swing with an introduction to musical movement qualities, improvisation, and jazz history. Warm-up exercises and movement combinations develop jazz skills and promote strength and flexibility. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed throughout class. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Basic jazz dance technique rooted in the complexity, variety, and spontaneity of jazz music. Includes the concepts of rhythmic manipulation and swing with an introduction to musical movement qualities, improvisation, and jazz history. Warm-up exercises and movement combinations develop jazz skills and promote strength and flexibility. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed throughout class. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning course in dances of the West African Diaspora including those of the Caribbean such as Haiti and Cuba. Movement fundamentals of these dance forms are developed through warm-up exercises and through execution of the dances themselves. Three to five dances will be learned each semester. History and cultural context of the dances will be stressed throughout the class. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning course in dances of the West African Diaspora including those of the Caribbean such as Haiti and Cuba. Movement fundamentals of these dance forms are developed through warm-up exercises and through execution of the dances themselves. Three to five dances will be learned each semester. History and cultural context of the dances will be stressed throughout the class. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning tap dance techniques. Introduces basic tap dance skills through warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Rhythmic improvisation explored. Correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Beginning tap dance techniques. Introduces basic tap dance skills through warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Rhythmic improvisation explored. Correct anatomical alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Develops an appreciation of dance for observers and participants through course readings, lectures, videos, live performances, writing, movement, and discussion sessions. Explores dance in social and cultural contexts, and as an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Dances across cultures examined along with the development of dance as an art form in Europe and America. A lecture course with four - six dance studio movement session per semester.
Develops an appreciation of dance for observers and participants through course readings, lectures, videos, live performances, writing, movement, and discussion sessions. Explores dance in social and cultural contexts, and as an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Dances across cultures examined along with the development of dance as an art form in Europe and America. A lecture course with four - six dance studio movement session per semester.
Develops an appreciation of dance for observers and participants through course readings, lectures, videos, live performances, writing, movement, and discussion sessions. Explores dance in social and cultural contexts, and as an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Dances across cultures examined along with the development of dance as an art form in Europe and America. A lecture course with four - six dance studio movement session per semester.
Develops an appreciation of dance for observers and participants through course readings, lectures, videos, live performances, writing, movement, and discussion sessions. Explores dance in social and cultural contexts, and as an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Dances across cultures examined along with the development of dance as an art form in Europe and America. A lecture course with four - six dance studio movement session per semester.
Develops an appreciation of dance for observers and participants through course readings, lectures, videos, live performances, writing, movement, and discussion sessions. Explores dance in social and cultural contexts, and as an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Dances across cultures examined along with the development of dance as an art form in Europe and America. A lecture course with four - six dance studio movement session per semester.
Modern dance techniques and vocabulary expanded by additional dance skills. Introduction of long warm-ups and movement combinations to increase body strength and flexibility. Exploration of modern dance history, philosophy, and aesthetics. Qualities of dance movement and music/dance relationships explored. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Modern dance techniques and vocabulary expanded by additional dance skills. Introduction of long warm-ups and movement combinations to increase body strength and flexibility. Exploration of modern dance history, philosophy, and aesthetics. Qualities of dance movement and music/dance relationships explored. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Development of improvised movement material. Elements of time, space and dynamics studied through assignments that focus on movement analysis and performance. Students apply improvisational techniques that are expected to be employed as part of the compositional and choreographic process. Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission required.
Development of improvised movement material. Elements of time, space and dynamics studied through assignments that focus on movement analysis and performance. Students apply improvisational techniques that are expected to be employed as part of the compositional and choreographic process. Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission required.
CRN: 79330 Section: 601 Date Range: 08/26-12/14 Section Title: Hip Hop Dance
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
CRN: 79335 Section: 602 Date Range: 08/26-12/14 Section Title: Jazz Tap Dance
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
CRN: 79468 Section: 604 Date Range: 08/26-12/14 Section Title: Ballet Techniques for Everyone
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
CRN: 79475 Section: 605 Date Range: 08/26-12/14 Section Title: Capoeria
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
Introduction to current topics in dance performance and theory. Topics will depend on special demands of the dance season or faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit with change of topic. Additional fees may apply depending on topic. Registration Restrictions: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
Increases the student's skill level and movement vocabulary in intermediate Modern I technique. Movement theory, phrasing and dynamics emphasized along with modern dance aesthetics. Structured technical exercises increase the student's strength, flexibility, and quality of movement. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Increases the student's skill level and movement vocabulary in intermediate Modern I technique. Movement theory, phrasing and dynamics emphasized along with modern dance aesthetics. Structured technical exercises increase the student's strength, flexibility, and quality of movement. Correct alignment and injury prevention stressed. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit.
Designed to address key concepts of dance making with a focus on improvisation, composition and choreographic process. Class work focuses on learning and refining works of choreography while also examining the social, political or cultural forces that influence performance works. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Registration Restrictions: Audition required.
Designed to address key concepts of dance making with a focus on improvisation, composition and choreographic process. Class work focuses on learning and refining works of choreography while also examining the social, political or cultural forces that influence performance works. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Registration Restrictions: Audition required.
Performance practicum for juniors and seniors. Advanced participation in dance production as a dancer, performance artist, or choreographer. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing. Audition and faculty permission. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 12 total credits.
Performance practicum for juniors and seniors. Advanced participation in dance production as a dancer, performance artist, or choreographer. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing. Audition and faculty permission. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 12 total credits.
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