Each dance major will be expected to be involved in a senior project during her final year of study. She should sign up for Dance 390 for both fall and spring semesters. Senior projects can vary, from choreographic or performance work to research topics.

A continuation of Dance 287. The focus now shifts specifically to performance and the notation of complex rhythmic structures. Working as an ensemble, the class will create a music/dance suite, using body music, movement, vocal work, and music visualization as our inspiration. Emphasis will be placed on odd and mixed meters and rhythmical accuracy. Students will contribute both movement and musical material. Class time will be run like a professional rehearsal. Outside work will focus on musical research, choreography, and music notation.

This course is the study of advanced classical ballet technique. The class focuses on the artistry and musicality of movement incorporating turns, adagio, allegro, batterie, and grand allegro.

Continued training in modern dance techniques and theories. Designed for students with a strong technical foundation.

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced dance students interested in performing. The work developed will be performed on the fall Faculty Concert.

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers interested in performing. The work developed will be performed in the Fall Faculty Concert.

This class is for the intermediate to advanced-level dance student. It is designed to challenge and further develop jazz & tap technique and performance quality, while also teaching students about individual styles of well-known musical theater choreographers. Students will need flat dance shoes,character shoes and tap shoes, and at least an intermediate level of dance technique. Some prior tap experience is a must. There will be a potential audition process to be in this class, therefore students should have a back-up class chosen in case they are not ready for an intermediate-level class.

Journey through time and experience the evolution of hip-hop from its old-school social dance roots to the contemporary phenomenon of commercial choreography that hip-hop has become. Using film and text in addition to studio work, this class will create a framework from which to understand and participate in the global culture of hip-hop dance.

This course will focus on intermediate-to-advanced pointe technique. Class will begin with a condensed barre and center, devoting the last hour to pointe work. Concentration will be placed on strengthening the foot and ankle and the development of artistry within the technique.

This course is designed for the intermediate-level dancer. It will include a logical and efficient development of exercises culminating with varied allegro combinations. The class will provide the student the opportunity to acquire endurance and learn artistic expression. The importance of musicality within the technique will be a fundamental aspect of the class.