This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer?s vision is formed, altered, adapted, and finally presented in performance. In this four-credit version, the course requires additional readings and research into broader issues of historical context, genre, and technical style.

Same description as above (DAN 200). May be taken four times for credit, with maximum of two credits per semester.

A laboratory course based on the preparation and performance of department productions. Students may elect to fulfill course requirements from a wide array of production related responsibilities, including stage crew. It may not be used for performance or choreography. May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.

(pending CAP approval) The course offers an overarching historical survey of multiple idioms in dance, focusing on the traditions of ballet, modern dance and jazz. The study of major artists, dance works, trends and events from the past illuminates the dance lineages, sociocultural contexts and cross-pollinations between genres that have led to contemporary practices in European and North American concert dance. The acquisition of skills in historical research and writing constitutes a main goal of the course.

This course teaches beginner-level capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian form that incorporates elements of dance, music, game and martial art. Students will learn capoeira steps and develop physical skills, while becoming familiar with aspects of this genre?s history through occasional documentaries and readings. Enrollment limited to 30.

Argentine Tango is the sensual and elegant social dance of the city of Buenos Aires, which is experiencing a worldwide revival. Class will include the movements, the steps, the history, and anecdotes about the culture of Tango. We will cover traditional and modern forms. All dancers will learn lead and follow, so you do not need a partner. Wear leather soled shoes or bring socks. Enrollment limited.

This course introduces African dance, music and song as a traditional mode of expression in various African countries. It emphasizes appreciation and respect for African culture and its profound influence on American culture and art. Enrollment limited to 30.

For students who have taken Jazz I or the equivalent. Combined enrollment 130/131 limited to 30.

Combined enrollment 1130/131 limited to 30.

For students who have taken Ballet I or the equivalent. Limited enrollment.