Each dance major will be expected to be involved in a senior project during her final year of study. She should sign up for D390, for both fall and spring semesters. Senior projects can vary, from choreographic or performance work to research topics.

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. The last half hour of class is devoted to advanced pointe technique.

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

This course is designed for advanced students performing in 'Megawatt' by Pilobolus for the fall Faculty Dance Concert. Rehearsals will take place prior to the start of Fall classes and continue throughout the semester.

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

The study of music from a dancer's perspective. Topics include musical notation, construction of rhythm, elements of composition (visual aspects of music and movement), communication between dancer and musician, and music listening.

This course offers an in-depth experiential study of the human body's skeletal and muscular systems, with additional information on bone growth and development, joint architecture, injuries and their prevention, and the discovery of personal alignment anomalies. Course work will include lecture, laboratory sessions, assigned readings, exams, the creation of a body map and the development of a personalized therapeutic regime.

This class is for the intermediate- to advanced-level dance student. It is designed to challenge and further develop jazz technique and performance quality, while also teaching students about individual styles of well-known jazz and musical theatre choreographers. Students will need both flat dance shoes and character shoes, and at least an intermediate level of dance technique. 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.

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.