Beginner Hip Hop Dance

Hip hop is a popular form of Afro-diasporic cultural production and, for many, a lifestyle. In this studio course for beginner dancers, students learn movements from the poppin', lockin', house and breakin’ dance techniques. This study of movement vocabulary is contextualized in analyses of hip hop’s history, culture and current trends. May be taken three times for a total of six credits. Enrollment limited to 30.

Beginning AfroCuban

This course offers an exciting exploration of Cuban dance, focusing on styles deeply connected to Black identity and culture. Students dive into the rich history, spirituality, and artistic expressions of AfroCuban dance forms rooted in African ethnic groups like the Bantu, Yoruba, and Fon. These traditions have profoundly shaped Latin American dance and continue to influence today's global culture. Through hands-on learning, students experience the intricate rhythms and dynamic movement patterns that have transcended borders and time, merging into contemporary popular culture.

T-Bollywood

This course provides a comprehensive study of Bollywood dance, encompassing fundamental footwork, grooves, rhythm patterns and expressive hand gestures. Students delve into the cultural significance of Bollywood dance, cinema and music, gaining insights into societal changes over time. Additionally, the course explores folk dances from various Indian states, such as Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat, enriching students' understanding of regional dance traditions.

Dance for Every Body

This course serves as an accessible dance course for all students interested in dance, regardless of ability and dance experience. Throughout the semester, students are introduced to a variety of dance forms and approaches (contemporary dance, salsa, jazz/funk, improvisation). The course promotes the development of dancing skills, aesthetic appreciation, community connection and cultural literacy. In these studio classes, students learn dance techniques while cultivating physical competencies, artistic creativity and bodily expressivity as a part of a community experience.

Beginning Ballet 2

A continuation of DAN 120. Beginning study of the basic principle and vocabularies of classical ballet. The class is composed of two parts: Barre and Center. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, the development of whole-body movement and musicality. The basics of more advanced steps, from turns to jumps, are introduced. Primary concepts such as outward rotation, weight shifts and physical safety are emphasized. Two to three semesters are recommended at the beginning level before advancement to Intermediate levels. Prerequisite: DAN 120 or equivalent. May be repeated up to three times.

Beginning Ballet 1

Beginning study of the basic principle and vocabularies of classical ballet. Class covers both Barre and Center. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, the development of whole-body movement and musicality. The basics of more advanced steps, from turns to jumps, are introduced. Primary concepts such as outward rotation, weight shifts and physical safety are emphasized. Two to three semesters are recommended at the beginning level before advancement to Intermediate levels. May be repeated up to three times. Enrollment limited to 25.

Sem:T-Perception & Mapping

Robotic perception is a crucial aspect of robotics. It lets artificial agents, like robots or software automatons, gather information about their environment to make informed decisions. Perception includes sensing of light information (vision), sound information (audition), tactile or limb-position information (touch/proprioception) and several other aspects that can be integrated to give the agent a sufficient idea of its context. The class discusses the basics concepts, and the history and future directions of robotic perception.

Sem: Parallel Programming

The field of high-performance computing (HPC) leverages the largest and most powerful computers to enable cutting edge scientific breakthroughs that inform the understanding of fundamental research questions. These machines and programs push the limits of speed and scalability and require a practical understanding of the entire computing stack, as well as familiarity with novel and emerging hardware platforms.
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