Dance Course Descriptions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DAN 103             Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Modern             1-3 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work on the principles of modern dance technique designed for the inexperienced dancer.

DAN 104             Professional Workshops and Master Classes             1-3 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work on the principles of dance technique designed for the inexperienced dancer.

DAN 105 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Ballet 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work on the principles of classical ballet technique designed for the inexperienced dancer.

DAN 150A Elementary Ballet I 3 hours

General Education Option: Prerequisite: None; Term: 1‚ 2‚ 3; Fee: yes

Principles of classical ballet technique designed for the non-major.

DAN 151A Elementary Ballet II 3 hours

General Education Option: Prerequisite DAN 150A; Term: 1, 2‚ 3; Fee: yes

Principles of classical ballet technique designed for the non-major.

DAN 161 Introduction to Acting 3 hours

General Education Option; Prerequisite: None: Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

This course is an introduction to acting. Through improvisation, acting exercises, monologue and scene work, students will study and practice techniques of relaxation, vocal, physical and emotional freedom, concentration, observation, improvisation, sense memory, textual analysis, and character work.

DAN 170A Elementary Modern I 3 hours

General Education Option: Prerequisite: None; Term: 1, 2‚ 3; Fee: yes

Principles of modern dance technique designed for the non-major.

DAN 171A Elementary Modern II 3 hours

General Education Option: Prerequisite: DAN 170A; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Principles of modern dance technique designed for the non-major.

DAN 201 Dance/Theater/Performance I 1-2 hours

Term: 1, 2 ; Fee: yes

A performance course for the first-year student participating in concert as a member of the Marygrove College Dance Company. Under the supervision of dance faculty, this course includes practical experience in stage makeup, stagecraft and the fundamentals of acting. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.

DAN 202 Dance/Theater/Performance II 1-2 hours

Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

A performance course for the second-year student participating in concert as a member of the Marygrove College Dance Company. Under the supervision of the dance faculty, this course includes practical experience in stage makeup, stagecraft and the fundamentals of acting. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.

DAN 203 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Modern 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the second-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 204 Professional Workshops and Master Classes 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the second-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 205 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Ballet 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the second-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 250B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the first-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 251B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the second-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 250C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1‚ 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet techniques for the first-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 251C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the second-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 252 Contemporary Partnering I 1 hour

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1; alternate years; Fee: yes

Theory and basic technique in the art of partnering. This course explores partnering in all dance forms. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credits.

DAN 254 Movement for Actors and Singers 2 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1; Fee: yes

Theory and practice of elementary level dance, applicable to theatre productions, music concerts, auditions, etc. This class is designed to give the non-dancer, specifically theatre and music students, a fundamental background of dance movement, dance vocabulary, and dance composition.

DAN 266 Production Technology 3 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 2; Fee: yes

Project based course involving in-depth study of the practical aspects of Theatre Production through the rehearsal and public staging of a major work of theatre. Students engage in a detailed study of theoretical and practical perspectives of applied theatre including technical production, stage management, and design that provide the framework for student involvement in a large-scale production, which is the focus of the course.

DAN 270B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1‚ 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance techniques for the first-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 270C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for the first-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 271B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for second-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 271C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for second-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 272 Dance Improvisation 1 hour

Prerequisite: Dance majors only; Term: 2; Fee: yes

This course will explore the foundation of dance improvisation including individual work, as well as work with partners and in groups. The class will combine the basic history, theory, and practice of dance improvisation to include work of contributors to the field. Course work is intended to serve as an introduction to dance composition and/or choreography through the medium of improvisation.

 

DAN 273 Dance Composition I 2 hours

Prerequisite: DAN 272; Term: 1

Designed as a method for beginning choreography students to investigate different approaches to dance composition. This course combines the theory and practice of dance composition including individual work as well as work with partners and collaborative group studies.

DAN 275 History of Dance I 2 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1

This course surveys the development of dance in its many forms; trends, philosophies, dance activities, and dance personalities, from its multi-cultural roots in primitive expression to the rise of ballet, concluding with the romantic era.

 

DAN 276 History of Dance II 3 hours

Prerequisite: DAN 275; Term: 2

This course surveys the development of dance in its any forms; trends, philosophies, dance activities, and dance personalities, from the romantic era through current experimental trends in dance. Writing intensive.

DAN 301 Dance/Theater/Performance III 1-2 hours

Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

A performance course for the third-year student participating in concert as a member of the Marygrove College Dance Company. Under the supervision of the dance faculty, this course includes practical experience in stage makeup, stagecraft and the fundamentals of acting. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.

DAN 302 Dance/Theater/Performance IV 1-2 hours

Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

A performance course for the fourth-year student participating in concert as a member of the Marygrove College Dance Company. Under the supervision of the dance faculty, this course includes practical experience in stage makeup, stagecraft and the fundamentals of acting. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.

DAN 303 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Modern 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the third-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 304 Professional Workshops and Master Classes 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the third-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 305 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Ballet 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the third-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 307 Pointe I or II 1 hour

Prerequisite: Intermediate level ballet technique required; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Study of ballet technique “en pointe”. Pointe I course work is designed for the dancer with little or no previous experience in the pointe technique. Pointe II course work is designed for the dancer with previous experience in the pointe technique. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

DAN 310 Men’s Dance Technique 1 hour

Prerequisite: Intermediate level ballet technique required; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

Study of dance technique for the male dancer. The course explores the broad range of movement required of the male dancer within the ballet idiom. Practical study of large jumps and complex turns based on the musculature of the male physique. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

DAN 346 Teaching Theory 1 hour

Prerequisite: none; Term: 1; alternate years

Analysis and progressive study of conditioning available to the dancer and teacher.

DAN 347B Teaching Methods: Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: DAN 346; Term: 2

This course is approached from a philosophical basis, covering objectives, materials, curriculum planning and techniques of instruction for teachers of ballet dance and related subjects K-12.

DAN 347M Teaching Methods: Modern 3 hours

Prerequisite: DAN 346; Term: 1

This course is approached from a philosophical basis, covering objectives, materials, curriculum planning and techniques of instruction for teachers of modern dance and related subjects K-12.

DAN 350B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the third-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 350C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the third-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 351B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the fourth-semester dance major

DAN 351C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet techniques for the fourth-semester dance major

DAN 352 Contemporary Partnering II 1 hour

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 2; alternate years; Fee: yes

Continuation of studies in the art of partnering. This course explores partnering techniques in all dance forms.

DAN 370B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the third-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 370C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for the third-semester dance major/minor.

DAN 371B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the fourth-semester dance major

DAN 371C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance techniques for the fourth-semester dance major.

DAN 373 Historical Dance/Character 1 hour

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; Term: 2; alternate years Fee: yes

A studio course exploring the national dances found in the classical ballets: mazurka, czardas, tarantella, etc. Additionally, studio studies of the various historical dances found in theatre will be examined.

DAN 376A Elementary Tap Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: None; Term: 2; alternate years; Fee: yes

Elementary level tap dance technique. This course is designed to develop the rhythm and coordination of basic steps and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DAN 376B Intermediate Tap Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; Term: 2; alternate years; Fee: yes

Intermediate level tap dance technique. This course is designed to further develop the rhythm and coordination of more complex intermediate tap steps and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DAN 376C Advanced Tap Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; Term: 2; alternate years; Fee: yes

Advanced level tap dance technique. This course is designed to further develop and master the rhythm and coordination of complex advanced tap steps and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DAN 377A Elementary Jazz Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: None; Term: 2; Fee: yes

Elementary level jazz dance technique for the theater; emphasis on basic jazz dance exercises and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DAN 377B Intermediate Jazz Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

Intermediate level jazz dance technique for the theater; emphasis on more complex intermediate jazz dance exercises and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

DAN 377C Advanced Jazz Dance 1 hour

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes

Advanced level jazz dance technique for the theater; emphasis on complex advanced jazz dance exercises and routines. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

DAN 379 Ethnic/ World Dance Forms 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: None; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

A studio course exploring the traditional dances of countries throughout the world; course content varies with instructor (e.g. Primitive Dance, Black Dance, Latin Dance, Irish Dance, Spanish Dance). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

DAN 380B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the fifth-semester dance major.

DAN 380C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the fifth-semester dance major.

DAN 381B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the sixth-semester dance major.

DAN 381C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the sixth-semester dance major.

DAN 388 Cooperative Field Experience 2-6 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Term: 1, 2, 3, summer

Supervised work experience or internship in the professional dance field. This course is supervised and planned, in coordination with the dance department.

DAN 390B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the fifth-semester dance major.

DAN 390C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance techniques for the fifth-semester dance major.

 

DAN 391B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the sixth-semester dance major.

DAN 391C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for the sixth-semester dance major.

DAN 393 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Modern 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the third/fourth-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 395 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Ballet 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the third/fourth-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 400 Dance Composition II 2 hours

Prerequisite: DAN 273; Term: 2

This course has been designed to give the more experienced student the tools with which to use in dance composition on an exploratory basis. This course will also review the theories and techniques of composition garnered in earlier courses.

DAN 403 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Modern 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the fourth-year student under the direction of faculty and/or guest artists.

DAN 404 Professional Workshops and Master Classes 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the fourth-year student under the direction of guest artists.

DAN 405 Professional Workshops and Master Classes: Ballet 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work for the fourth-year student under the direction of guest artists.

DAN 406 Professional Workshops and Master Classes 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Concentrated course work under the direction of guest artists.

DAN 450B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the seventh-semester dance major.

DAN 450 C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the seventh-semester dance major.

DAN 451B Intermediate Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level ballet technique for the eighth-semester dance major.

DAN 451C Advanced Ballet 3 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level ballet technique for the eighth-semester dance major.

DAN 470B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the seventh-semester dance major.

 

DAN 470C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for the seventh-semester dance major.

DAN 471B Intermediate Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Intermediate level modern dance technique for the eighth-semester dance major.

DAN 471C Advanced Modern 2 hours

Prerequisite: Placement audition; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes

Advanced level modern dance technique for the eighth-semester dance major.

DAN 491 Independent Studies in Dance 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Independent work or studies that are relevant to the field of dance. This course is supervised by members of the dance faculty.

DAN 494 Directed Studies in Dance 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair; Term: 1, 2, 3, summer; Fee: yes

Advanced work or research in the field of dance, supervised by members of the dance faculty.

DAN 496 Senior Seminar /Showcase 3 hours

Prerequisite: Senior status‚ dance major; Term: 1

This course is designed for the graduating senior as a completion of studies in technique and choreographic skills for the undergraduate dance degree (BFA/Performance, BA/Performance, BA/Dance, BA/Dance Education). A final theatre performance showcases the culmination of student design, choreography and performance.