Dance DNCE
Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Kinesiology. Students must audition before they can register in some of the courses.
Program Coordinator - A. Flynn
Junior Courses
Dance 201 H(2-2)
Introductory Contemporary Dance I
Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Note: Not open to Dance Majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 203 H(2-2)
Dancing: Body, Mind, Culture
An introduction to the study of dance in an academic setting.
Note: Open to Dance Majors only.
Dance 205 H(2S-2)
Introductory Contemporary Dance II
Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 201 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.
Note: Not open to Dance majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 207 H(2S-2)
Contemporary Dance I
Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 205 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 209 H(2-2)
Contemporary Dance II
Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 207 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 211 H(2S-2)
Jazz Dance I
Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 235 H(2S-2)
Conditioning for Dancers
Study of the basic principles of conditioning for dancers.
Prerequisites: Dance 203 or consent of the Program of Dance.
Senior Courses
Dance 303 H(2S-4)
Principles of Technique
Reinforcement of the basic principles of contemporary dance in preparation for more advanced study.
Prerequisites: Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 305 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance III
Elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 209 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 307 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance IV
Further elementary/intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 305 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 309 H(3S-0)
Special Topics in Dance Theory
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 311 H(2S-4)
Jazz Dance II
Elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 211 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 313 H(2S-4)
Jazz Dance III
Further elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 311 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 321 H(2S-4)
Ballet II
Elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Prerequisites: Dance 221 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 323 H(2S-4)
Ballet III
Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Prerequisites: Dance 321 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 331 H(2S-2)
Dance Improvisation
Experiences in individual and group improvisation. Development of skills in designing and participating in improvisational structures.
Prerequisites: Dance 209 and Dance Education 247 or equivalent; or consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 333 H(2S-2)
Composition I
Introduction to basic skills in dance composition with a focus on the solo form.
Prerequisites: Dance 331 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 341 H(3S-0)
(formerly Dance 241)
Early Dance History
Historical survey of dance: origins to the nineteenth century.
Dance 345 H(3S-0)
(formerly Dance 245)
20th Century Dance History
Historical survey of western theatre dance.
Dance 365 H(2S-2)
Pilates Conditioning
Study of the Pilates method of conditioning utilizing the Pilates Reformer apparatus.
Prerequisites: Dance 235 or equivalent or consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 375 H(2-2)
Body/Mind Practices
The theory and application of selected somatic practices.
Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261 or consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 395 H(1S-5)
Dance Performance Practicum I
Practical experience in dance performance choreography, or artistic direction.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 397 H(1S-5)
Dance Performance Practicum II
Further practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 395.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 401 H(2S-2)
Open Contemporary Dance I
Study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.
Prerequisites: Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 403 H(2S-2)
Open Contemporary Dance II
Further study in the principles and techniques of contemporary dance, open to intermediate and advanced levels.
Prerequisites: Dance 401 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 405 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance V
Intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 307 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 407 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance VI
Further intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 405 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 411 H(2S-4)
Jazz Dance IV
Intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 313 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 413 H(2S-4)
Jazz Dance V
Further intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 411 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 421 H(2S-4)
Ballet IV
Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Prerequisites: Dance 323 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 423 H(2S-4)
Ballet V
Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Prerequisites: Dance 421 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 431 H(2S-2)
Composition II
Continued exploration in basic dance composition skills progressing toward group forms.
Prerequisites: Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
Dance 433 H(2S-2)
Composition III
Continued study of dance composition introducing such elements as sound, voice and text, physical theatre, the use of props and alternative spaces.
Prerequisites: Dance 431 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Dance 430.
Dance 455 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance VI(a)
Continuing intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 407 or equivalent and audition.
Dance 457 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance VI(b)
Further continuing intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 455 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 463 H(2S-2)
Applied Movement Principles
The analysis of dance movement and training, incorporating appropriate studies in anatomy; dance injuries and their prevention, care and rehabilitation; posture correction and body conditioning for dance.
Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261 and two of Dance 205, 207, 211, 221 or equivalent.
Dance 475 H(2-2)
Special Topics in Body/Mind Practices
A focus on one or more of the well-known Body/Mind practices such as Feldenkrais, Alexander, Yoga, Body/Mind Centering, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis.
Prerequisites: Dance 375 or consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 491 H(3-0)
Design for Dance
Study of the design and production components of dance performance.
Prerequisites: Dance 333 or equivalent and consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance 495 H(1S-5)
Dance Performance Practicum III
Advanced practical experience in dance performance, choreography, or artistic direction.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 397
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance 499 H(2S-4)
Performance Techniques
A study of practical techniques in deepening performance integrity.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 505 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance VII
Intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 407 or equivalent and audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 507 H(2S-4)
Contemporary Dance VIII
Further intermediate/advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Prerequisites: Dance 505 or equivalent and audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 571 H(1S-6)
Directed Studies
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 574 F(0-7)
Travel Study
An international perspective on dance training, performance and culture.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 581 H(2S-2)
Special Topics in Dance
Prerequisites: Consent of the Program of Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Dance 591 H(1S-5)
Dance Production Practicum
Practical experiences in lighting, sound, costuming, promotion and production of dance performances.
Prerequisites: Dance 491 and consent of the Program of Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA