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

Carolina Core: AIU

An introduction to ballet technique. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Anatomy and movement analysis for dancers.

A study of global dance forms from multiple cultural, historical, and aesthetic contexts. May be repeated up to 6 times for credit.

An introduction to modern and contemporary dance techniques. 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.

Introduction to dance composition and the creative process for dance majors. Exploration and improvisation of different dance forms; use of specific choreographic tools. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Introduction to dance composition and the creative process for dance minors and non dance majors. Exploration and improvisation of different dance forms; use of specific choreographic tools. 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.

Rehearsals by performers for the student showcase of original dance choreography. May be repeated up to seven times for credit.

An introduction to jazz technique. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

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

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

Intermediate study of pointe technique. May be repeated four times.

Intermediate modern dance technique for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Intermediate modern dance technique 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.

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.

Intermediate level jazz dance technique. 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

Intermediate/advanced third level of classical ballet technique for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Advanced study in pointe technique. Study and execution of variations from classical repertory. May be repeated four times.

The study of intermediate level tap dance.

The history and practice of indigenous West African dance.

Theoretical practices and cultural perspectives of dance making.

Intermediate/advanced level of contemporary and modern dance techniques. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

Introductory level choreography and composition.

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

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.

Study of Hip Hop movement vocabulary. 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.

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 for dance majors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.

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

Exploration of current classical and contemporary partnering techniques.

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 and composition course.

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.

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.

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

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Topics 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.

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.