Dance Theatre Production

Explores the nature and existence of theatre as a collaborative art form: its artists, craftsmen, practices, products, traditions and historical perspectives.

A survey class examining the various technical and artistic facets of a live theatrical production.

Beginning technical theatre lab with focus on backstage operations and crew assignments. Emphasis on practical application in actual productions. (Repeatable course). TH majors and minors only.

An eclectic, performance-oriented course designed to introduce, develop, and reinforce fundamental acting skills and techniques.

A history of theatre production from Aeschylus to Shakespeare, with selected readings from Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance dramatic literature. Same as ENG 439.

A history of theatre production from Restoration to Realism, with selected readings from French neo-classical comedy and tragedy, English restoration comedy and Continental realism. Same as ENG 440.

An integrative experience to assist the theatre major in preparation for graduate study or professional work.

An objective approach to beginning modern dance technique. The student will explore movement skills, basic vocabulary, and principles. A development of basic principles of the dance form through learned dance phrases, self-expression in improvisational structures, and discussion of dance viewing. (Special fee)

Repertory Dance Ensemble— A faculty directed performing group formulated to enhance presentation skills in dance and dance theatre. Prerequisite: Audition. (Repeatable courses)

This course investigates the procedures and concepts of dance composition and choreography. Students will explore the practical process of dance-making through improvisation and learned movement studies.

The student will investigate various areas of dance production through hands-on activities in marketing, stage crew, publicity, and promotions. Students will learn all the technical skills necessary to plan and mount a successful dance production.

Dance appreciation will encourage the student to develop in-depth observational, perceptual, and cognitive understanding of dance from the respective roles of dancers, choreographers, and audiences relating to the art of dance. The class will examine selected global traditions in dance within a historical and cultural context. Various visualizations will be used such as live performances, videos, television, and film. This course is designed to introduce the student to a broad perspective of dance and its many contributions.

Study and practice in beginning ballet technique designed to improve strength, flexibility, and an understanding of ballet vocabulary. (Special fee)

A survey of dance forms used in stage productions. Forms to be covered include: jazz, tap, ballet, folk, ballroom, hip hop, line, Latin, and ethnic dances. Appropriate for Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Physical Education majors.

Beginning jazz dance with exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. (Special fee)

Emphasis upon the basic steps of Latin dances originating in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. These dances include salsa, cha-cha, and merengue. Students will be challenged to place these dances in a socio-cultural and geographical context, both in their countries of origin and the United States. (Special fee)

Study and practice in intermediate ballet technique designed to improve strength, flexibility, and an understanding of ballet vocabulary. Prerequisite DAN 105 (Special fee)

An objective approach to intermediate modern dance technique. The student will explore movement skills, vocabulary, and principles. Further development of the principles of the dance form through learned dance phrases, self-expression in improvisational structures, and discussion of dance viewing. Prerequisite DAN 109 (Special fee)

Intermediate jazz dance with continued exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. Prerequisite DAN 110 (Special fee)

An extension of Latin Dance I with an emphasis on individual style development. Students will refine techniques in salsa, cha-cha, and merengue and how to incorporate these and other Latin dances into their own choreographed movement sequence. Prerequisite: DAN 119 (Special fee)

Course designed to enrich the student’s understanding and appreciation of dance as an art form and to fill specific needs or interests. Content to be determined.

Study and practice of intermediate to advanced level ballet technique designed to further develop the student’s ballet dance technique, and ballet vocabulary, as well as providing an opportunity for dance performance experience. Prerequisite: DAN 205. (Repeatable course) (Special fee)

An objective approach to advanced modern dance technique. The student will explore movement skills, advanced vocabulary, and principles. Further development of the principles of the dance form through learned dance phrases, self-expression in improvisational structures, and discussion of dance viewing. Prerequisite DAN 209. (Repeatable course) (Special fee)

Intermediate/Advanced jazz dance with advanced exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. Prerequisite DAN 210. (Repeatable course) (Special fee)

This course will explore Hip Hop as an umbrella for dance, music, art, and culture. The student will analyze the birth of Hip Hop, Its progression and its economic and social, impact on the world. The student will also engage in developing skills In Hip Hop dance and dance making as a form of communication and entertainment. Students will experience Hip Hop dance as it encompasses weight shifts, body manipulations, break dancing, and pop'n lock. Prerequisite: None. (Special Fee)

This course is a continuation of DAN 220 with a more in-depth examination of choreography which culminates in the creation of a dance piece. Appropriate for Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Physical Education majors. Prerequisite: DAN 220.

This course is designed to explore dances with African roots found in South America, the United States, and the Caribbean. Specific dances such as Gullah Ring Shout, Gahu, Samba, and Kumina will be examined. These dances are experiences utilizing body/mind interaction in order to learn the classic movement vocabulary and investigate individual development of style. Prerequisite: None (Special fee)

Opportunity for research in areas of special interest to the student; 2.50 overall GPA; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the Independent Study. Dean and Department Chair approval. Prerequisite: None.

This course examines the historical development of dance with reference to periods, social structures, and cultural context.

Involvement in a full-length play on the mainstage. Admission by audition or faculty approval. (Repeatable Course)

Involvement in a full-length play on the mainstage. Admission by audition or faculty approval. (Repeatable Course)

Opportunity to showcase area of specialization, culminating in a studio level production or demonstration of developed work. Faculty approval required. (Repeatable course)