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Advanced jazz technique, including body isolations, syncopation, specific jazz dance traditions, and movement analysis. Emphasis on musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, performance clarity, and performance style. Taught on one campus each semester. Location alternates between the University and Smith. Placement in the course is by Five College audition.

Intermediate jazz techniques, including body isolations, syncopation, specific jazz dance traditions, and movement analysis. Emphasis on musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, performance clarity, and performance style. Also taught at Mount Holyoke and Smith.

Intermediate study of modern dance technique. Topics include kinesthetic perception, efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, movement qualities, exploring new vocabularies and phrasing styles, and individual embodiment of movement material. Also taught at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith.

Advanced study of the principles and vocabularies of classical ballet. Emphasis on correct alignment, whole body movement, musicality, and embodiment of performance style. Pointe work included as appropriate. Taught on two campuses each semester. Location rotates among Mount Holyoke, Smith, and the University. Placement in the course is by Five College audition.

Intermediate elements of dance composition including phrasing, musical forms, character development, and personal imagery. Emphasis on organizing and designing movement creatively and meaningfully in solo, duet, and group forms. Also taught at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith.