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Instruction offered by members of Dance in the School of Creative and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts. An audition and consent of Dance is necessary before students register in certain courses.

Junior Courses

Dance 201

Introductory Contemporary Dance I

Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Notes: Not open to Dance Majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 205

Introductory Contemporary Dance II

Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 201.
Notes: Not open to Dance majors.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 207

Elementary Contemporary Dance I

Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 205 and audition.

Dance 209

Elementary Contemporary Dance II

Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 207. Audition required if Dance 207 was not completed in the previous term.

Dance 211

Introductory Jazz Dance

Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 213

Introductory Jazz Dance II

Further introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 211.
Notes: Dance 213 and 223 will be offered in alternating years.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 221

Introductory Ballet I

Introductory study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 223

Introductory Ballet II

Further introductory study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 221.ÌýÌýÌý
Notes: Dance 213 and 223 will be offered in alternating years.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 235

Principles of Conditioning for Dancers

Theory and practice of conditioning for dancers.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 207 and admission to the Dance program.ÌýÌýÌý

Dance 243

Dance in Popular Culture

Survey of social dance forms from World War I to present.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-3)

Dance 247

Introduction to Creative Process: Vocabulary and Analysis

Fundamental vocabulary of dance creation and choreographic analysis.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Dance major.

Dance 267

Writing Dance

The study and practice of written communication in dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)

Dance 295

Dance Performance Practicum I

Practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Senior Courses

Dance 303

Principles of Technique

Reinforcement of the basic principles of contemporary dance in preparation for more advanced study.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 209 and audition.

Dance 305

Elementary Contemporary Dance III

This completes the elementary sequence in the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 209 and audition.

Dance 307

Intermediate Contemporary Dance I

Intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 305. Audition required if Dance 305 was not completed in the previous term.Â

Dance 309

Special Topics in Dance Theory I

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 311

Elementary Jazz Dance I

Elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 211 and audition.

Dance 313

Elementary Jazz Dance II

Further elementary study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 311. Audition required if Dance 311 was not completed in the previous term. Â

Dance 315

Hip Hop I

Introductory study of the techniques of hip hop.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 315 and 343.01 will not be allowed.

Dance 317

Hip Hop II

Intermediate study of the techniques of hip hop.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 315.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 317 and 343.05 will not be allowed.

Dance 321

Elementary Ballet I

Elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 221 and audition.

Dance 323

Elementary Ballet II

Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 321. Audition required if Dance 321 was not completed in the previous term.Â

Dance 331

Creative Process I: Improvisation

A practical study of movement improvisation as a critical component of creative process with emphasis on improvisation as a performance practice and as a tool for creation.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 209 and 247.

Dance 333

Creative Process II: Solo Forms

A practical application of contemporary models of dance-making with a focus on articulating individualized movement language in the solo form.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 209 and 247.

Dance 341

Early Dance History

Historical survey of dance: origins through the nineteenth century.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 341 and 241 will not be allowed.

Dance 343

Special Topics in Dance Practices I

Possible topics include Hip Hop, Contact Improvisation, African Dance, Mixed Ability Dance, Site Specific Dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): One junior level dance course and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 345

20th Century Dance History

Historical survey of western theatre dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)

Dance 363

Dance Science and Kinesiology

Kinesiological analysis of dance, and the fundamentals of Dance Science.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 259 or Dance 259 and two of Dance 205, 207, 209, 211, 221.
Also known as: (formerly Dance 463)

Dance 365

Pilates Conditioning

Study of the Pilates method of conditioning utilizing the Pilates Reformer apparatus.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 235.

Dance 375

Complementary Dance Training Practices I

Study of complementary training practices for improving dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 235 and 363 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.

Dance 391

Dance and the Camera

An introduction to making dances for the camera incorporating composing dance for the frame, basic camera skills, story board organization, and basic editing skills, as well as viewing and analysis of dances on film and video.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 333.

Dance 395

Dance Performance Practicum II

Further practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 397

Dance Performance Practicum III

Intermediate practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 395.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 405

Intermediate Contemporary Dance II

Further intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 307 and audition.

Dance 407

Intermediate Contemporary Dance III

This completes the sequence of intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 405. Audition required if Dance 405 was not completed in the previous term.Â

Dance 411

Intermediate Jazz Dance I

Intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 313 and audition.

Dance 413

Intermediate Jazz Dance II

Further intermediate study of the techniques of jazz dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 411. Audition required if Dance 411 was not completed in the previous term.

Dance 421

Intermediate Ballet I

Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 323 and audition.

Dance 423

Intermediate Ballet II

Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 421. Audition required if Dance 421 was not completed in the previous term.

Dance 427

Cross-Cultural Currents: Embodying Global Dance

Experiential survey of dance practices from around the world.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-3)
Notes: This course will be offered in alternating years.

Dance 431

Creative Process III: Choreography

Continuing focus on developing choreographic structures that support clear artistic statements, with an emphasis on the duet form.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 333 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 431 and 430 will not be allowed.

Dance 433

Creative Process IV: Choreography

Further study in creating choreographic structures with an emphasis on group forms.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 431 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 433 and 430 will not be allowed.

Dance 449

Dance Pedagogy

Introduction to theory, methodology and practice of dance instruction.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 307, 363 and one of 313 or 323.
Notes: This course will be offered in alternating years.

Dance 475

Complementary Dance Training Practices II

Focus on select methods of complementary training practices for improving dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 375.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 481

Cross-Cultural Currents: Theorising Dancing Bodies

Critical dance theory and global dance forms.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 243 or 345.
Notes: This course will be offered in alternating years.

Dance 491

Design and Production for Dance

An overview of the essential skills required to light, present and produce dance performance.Â
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): 60 units (10 full-course equivalents).

Dance 493

Dance Teaching Practicum

Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 449 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Dance 493 and Dance Education 491 or 493 will not be allowed.

Dance 495

Dance Performance Practicum IV

Advanced practical experience in dance performance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-5)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Dance 397.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 503

Special Topics in Dance Theory II

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 505

Advanced Contemporary Dance I

Advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 407 and audition.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 507

Advanced Contemporary Dance II

Further advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-4)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 505. Audition required if Dance 505 was not completed in the previous term.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 531

Senior Project

Senior choreographic and/or performance project.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.

Dance 571

Directed Studies

Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 574

Travel Study

An international perspective on dance training, performance and culture.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(0-7)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 581

Special Topics in Dance Practices II

Possible topics include site specific dance, collaborative creation.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Dance 591

Professional Dance Internship I

Internship experience with a local professional dance organization.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4 months)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 407 or 413, 78 units (13 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Dance 593

Professional Dance Internship II

Further internship experience with a local professional dance organization.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4 months)
Prerequisite(s): Dance 591 and consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Graduate Courses

Dance 681

Special Topics in Dance

Course Hours: 3 units; H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Dance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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