2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Theater and Dance

College of Fine Arts

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

DANC 102 Introduction to Dance

3c-0l-3cr

Examines dance as a performing art in both the historical and cultural contexts. Also includes the analysis of a major piece of choreography, attending live performances, and viewing select works of dance. No previous dance experience is required.

DANC 150 Fundamentals of Dance

3c-0l-3cr

A basic dance technique that sequentially develops the elements of movement (space, time, force) into a variety of dance genres and period styles. Covers special care and safety of the instrument–the body.

DANC 250 Beginning Modern Dance

3c-0l-3cr

Beginning modern dance technique. An introduction to the beginning elements of the choreographic process. Examines the historical development and cultural influences on the changing philosophies of modern dance performance. Performance of creative work required. (Titled Contemporary Dance prior to 2005-06)

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DANC 260 Beginning Jazz Dance

3c-0l-3cr

Beginning jazz technique, dynamics, and selected styles that reflect an era or culture characteristic of jazz movement and music from the 1920s through the present. An introduction to the beginning elements of the choreographic process. Performance of creative work required. (Titled Jazz Dance prior to 2005-06)

DANC 270 Beginning Ballroom and Tap Dance

3c-0l-3cr

A sequential development of beginning tap and ballroom dance techniques in the context of the historical development and period styles. Performance of creative work is required. (Titled Ballroom and Tap Dance prior to 2005-06)

DANC 280 Beginning Ballet

3c-0l-3cr

A sequential development of beginning barre and center techniques that progress to link movement phrasing into dance sequences and choreography. The historical periods of development and the status of the art today are examined in a cultural context, which includes gender and minority influences. Performance of creative work is required. (Titled Ballet prior to 2005-06)

DANC 281 Special Topics

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

DANC 290 Ethnic Dance

3c-0l-3cr

Includes dance techniques from a variety of indigenous forms from Western and Eastern cultures. Presented in the historical and social context. An emphasis is given to the needs of theater production.

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DANC 351 Choreography

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Three of the following introductory- or advanced-level dance classes: DANC 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 485, or by instructor permission

Introduces the necessary choreographic tools needed to manipulate dance as a medium to create dance works. Students learn and use various approaches to the choreographic process to create dance works, one of which will be presented in a public showing at the end of the semester.

DANC 353 Dance Curriculum and Instruction

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Three of the following introductory- or advanced-level dance classes: DANC 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 485, or by instructor permission

Introduces the necessary teaching skills and curriculum development needed to understand the pedagogical structure for teaching dance. Students learn the approaches to teaching that are unique to dance and will learn to design dance curriculum.

DANC 355 Dance Production: Administration to Creation

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: Two of the following introductory- or advanced-level dance classes: DANC 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 485, or by instructor permission

A sequential development of the dance production process from audition to opening, focusing on the practical application to private studio and academic and professional settings. Explores the evolution of dance production and the future of dance, from both administrative and artistic perspectives, taking into consideration the constantly changing world of technology.

DANC 481 Special Topics

var-l-6cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

DANC 482 Independent Study

var-l-6cr

Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office

Independent study in dance may be either purely academic or may be a practical production project, supported by a written document giving evidence of significant scholarly investigation or original, creative effort. May be repeated to a maximum of 6cr. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

DANC 485 Dance Studio

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: DANC 250, 260, 270, or 280 (beginning technique class taken must be the specific dance genre of the Dance Studio class offered); or by instructor permission

Furthers the development of the dancer at the intermediate level of a specified genre of dance. Development in dance requires the integration of both technique and artistic development. The specific genres vary from semester to semester, including modern, ballet, tap, and jazz as alternating semester options. May be repeated with a different focus each time.

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