An eclectic survey of various dance forms including primitive, historic, ballet, modern, and Broadway musical.

Carolina Core: AIU

A beginning study of ballet with emphasis on alignment, classical historical traditions, and combinations or movement. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

A beginning study of ballet with emphasis on alignment, classical historical traditions, and combinations or movement. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Anatomy and movement analysis for dancers.

World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. This course is for dance majors and minors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. This course is for non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

An introduction to modern dance with the beginning practice of movement technique. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

An introduction to modern dance with the beginning practice of movement technique. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. This course is for dance majors and minors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. This course is for non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Introduction to dance as art, communication, and cultural expression as it applies to a career in dance. Open to non-majors.

An introductory course on dance composition and the creative process. Exploration and improvisation of different dance forms; specific choreographic tools. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

An introductory course on dance composition and the creative process. Exploration and improvisation of different dance forms; specific choreographic tools. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Introduction of six major dances (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, and Rumba) to students with no dance experience. The emphasis will be on learning dance figures and patterns.

Intermediate steps will include challenging choreography or patterns. The emphasis in technique will be based on developing speed and elegance while dancing complex patterns.

This course is designed for rehearsals leading to dance performances; and including student choreography, on stage productions, the dance touring ensemble and components of dance production. Repeat seven times.

A beginning level class focusing on coordination, rhythm, alignment, jazz vocabulary, and jazz dance positions. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Second level of classical ballet technique facilitating skill in allegro and adagio work. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Second level of classical ballet technique facilitating skill in allegro and adagio work. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Pointe technique and skills on pointe, an extension of ballet technique at the foundational level. May be repeated four times.

A second level of contemporary technique, with emphasis on skill refinement and aesthetic elements. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

A second level of contemporary technique, with emphasis on skill refinement and aesthetic elements. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

An examination of Laban Movement analysis – a language for understanding, observing, describing and notating all forms of movement. Experiential, analytical and performance teaching methods will be used.

An overview of state and national standards, theoretical and philosophical perspectives that shape current practices for teaching dance in K-12 environments, and arts/dance education advocacy.

Innovative system of exercises for the mind and body. Teaching posture, body awareness, and easy graceful movement at a beginner’s level.

Rehearsals for the student choreography showcase. Student choreographers will create original dance choreography on student dancers. This course is for choreographers only.  May be repeated up to four times for credit.

An intermediate level class focusing on coordination, rhythm, alignment, jazz vocabulary, jazz dance positions, and expanded knowledge of theatrical jazz dance. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Overview of the development of dance through the 19th century.

Development of dance from the 20th century to the present.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

Rhythmic analysis, reading and metric patterns, construction and use of scores from musical theatre to symphonic orchestration with exercises to enhance the knowledge of relationship between dance and music.

Third level of classical ballet technique. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Third level of classical ballet technique. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Pointe technique and skills on pointe, an extension of ballet technique at the intermediate level. Study and execution of female variations from classical repertory. May be repeated four times.

Advanced fundamentals of tap dance, including intermediate/advanced rhythmic structure and incorporation of alignment and style.

The history and practice of indigenous West African dance.

Theoretical practices and cultural perspectives of dance making.

A third level technique with refinement skills, and complex combinations. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

A third level technique with refinement skills, and complex combinations. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

An intermediate level choreography and composition course designed to create and adapt work in different dance forms in modern, jazz, and ballet.

An introduction to motor development, movement concepts, elements, and skills that contribute to lesson planning, instruction, and assessment of creative dance in K-12 education.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Innovative system of exercises for the mind and body. Teaching posture, body awareness, and easy graceful movement at an intermediate level.

Rehearsals for the dance company concerts with faculty and guest artists. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to seven times for credit.

A course open to all students interested in gaining knowledge of early dances from the 15th Basse, Pavanne and Gaillarde of the Renaissance era to the Baroque dances from the court of Louis XIV.

Advanced-level jazz dance technique. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Styles of movement and dance in musical theatre from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s to modern contemporary musical theatre. Choreographing for musicals, cultural forms of dance, staging for vocal pieces.

A survey of dance from ethnic and social to professional dance, from the time of the Greeks through the twentieth century.

Body conditioning technique designed to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination, enhancing the dance students’ performance ability and body awareness.

Study of the art of classical ballet for men with increased emphasis on facilitating skill in allegro and adagio work specific to male technique.

Advanced training methods and techniques in all forms of dance. Emphasis on recent research in dance curriculum and operational technique. For experienced dance teachers.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Intensive fourth level of classical ballet technique. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Intensive fourth level of classical ballet technique. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Pointe technique, an extension of ballet technique skills on pointe. Study and execution of female variations from classical repertory. May be repeated four times.

Study of the development of West African music and dance, emphasizing cultural, social, and physical influences. Exploration of the relationship between dancer and the drummer at an intermediate level.

Intensive advanced level contemporary dance technique. This course is for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Intensive advanced level contemporary dance technique. This course is for dance minors and non dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

The foundations of ballet technique are analyzed systematically. Students will learn to teach ballet technique and organize course work for all levels. Recommend students to have completed at least four semesters of ballet technique.

The foundations of contemporary dance technique are analyzed systematically. Students will learn to teach contemporary dance technique and organize course work for all levels. Recommend students to have completed at least four semesters of contemporary dance technique.

Study of the art of classical ballet pas de deux for men and women. Special attention will include adagio work from classical ballet repertory and contemporary dance.

Intensive musical theatre training in areas of song interpretation, musical theatre, dance, voice and acting.

Cross-listed course: MUSC 450, THEA 450

An intermediate level choreography course to further examine choreographic construction methods.

Intensive study of content and strategies for teaching dance in middle and high school with particular emphasis on curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service

Seminar allows students to synthesize content and skills from all previous dance and education coursework in conjunction with their student teaching experience.

A mind/body integration course designed for performing artists.

Technical theatre functions, the structure and purpose of production design, and stage production as it relates to the whole of dance and theatrical performance.

Study and application of strategies for teaching diverse learners, implementation of instructional technology in the dance classroom, and dance/arts integration.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service

Practical demonstration of pedagogical knowledge, skill, and dispositions necessary to effectively teach in K-12 dance education as defined and measured by CAEP and ADEPT standards.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Preparation for senior project encompassing a choreographic work or research thesis.

Body conditioning technique that simultaneously stretches and strengthens the body at an intermediate level. Gyrokinesis teaches complete freedom of movement through exercises synchronized with corresponding breathing patterns enhancing aerobic and cardiovascular stimulation and promoting neuromuscular awareness. Restricted to dance majors/minors only.

Culmination of the performance/choregraphy dance emphasis. Senior project encompassing a choreographic work or research thesis.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and required courses are announced in the class schedule for each semester.

Individual advanced training in movement, improvisation, flexibility, and precision in dance styles including modern and ballet.

Rehearsal, choreographic analysis, and dance performance. All components of dance production--including music, costume, lighting, and scenery--will be considered.

Theoretical and experimental exploration of the major body systems and development movements to bring more articulation to the body and more awareness and physical ease in performance.

Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be repeated once as topics vary.