Dance Courses

DAN 1130	Social Dance in the 21st Century (1)
	A cross-cultural survey of theories and styles of dance, their relationship to societal contexts and other art forms.

DAN 1132	Contemporary I (1)
	Development of technical skills in beginning contemporary dance, including rhythmic perception and spatial awareness with introduction to aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance.

DAN 1134	Ballroom Dance
	An introduction to social dancing with an emphasis on American ballroom dances (foxtrot, waltz, swing) and Latin ballroom dances (cha cha, mambo, tango). Equivalent to KHP 1134.

DAN 1135	Ballet I (1)
	The development of technical skills in beginning ballet, including safe and efficient alignment and clear articulation of movement vocabulary with emphasis on increased vocabulary and musicality.

DAN 1136	Jazz I (1)
	The study and application of the fundamental concepts, skills, movement vocabulary, and artistic expression specific to beginning jazz dance.

DAN 1137	Tap I (1)
	Progressive development of beginning to low/ intermediate movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and styles specific to tap dance.

DAN 2200	Orientation to Dance (2)
	Introduction to the basic concepts and principles common to ballet, contemporary and jazz dance through studio experience, discussions and concert attendance. This is a skills class.

DAN 2232	Contemporary II (2)
	Refinement of technical skills in contemporary/ modern dance at the intermediate/high intermediate level, including complex movement capabilities, rhythmic structures, spatial relationships, movement vocabulary with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance. Prerequisite: Audition placement or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 2235	Ballet II (2)
	Further development of technical skills in intermediate ballet, including dynamic alignment, body/ mind connection, with emphasis on self-expression through the ballet aesthetic, increased vocabulary and musicality. Prerequisite: Audition placement or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 2236	Jazz II (2)
	The study and application of the fundamental concepts, skills, movement vocabulary and artistic expression specific to tap dance. Prerequisite: DAN 1137 or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 2237	Tap II (1)
	Progressive development of intermediate to intermediate/high movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and styles specific to tap dance. Prerequisite: DAN 1137 or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance

DAN 2252	Methods of Teaching Dance (3)
	Social, folk and square dancing, including basic rhythmic activities which can be taught in elementary, middle and high schools. Equivalent to KHP 2252.

DAN 3300	Musical Theatre Dance (2)
	The exploration of the genre of musical theatre dance in early and contemporary American jazz and tap styles that relate to theatre productions. Prerequisites: DAN 1135 and 1137 or higher.

DAN 3330	Special Topics in Dance (1-2-3)
	Special topics in dance.

DAN 3332	Contemporary III (2)
	Continued refinement of technical skills in contemporary/modern dance at the high intermediate/advanced level, including complex movement capabilities, rhythmic structures, spatial relationships, movement vocabulary with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities that lead to performance. Prerequisite: Audition placement or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 3335	Ballet III (2)
	Further development of technical skills in advanced ballet, including dynamic alignment, body/mind connection, with emphasis on self expression through the ballet aesthetic. Prerequisite: Audition placement or permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 3336	Jazz III (2)
	The study of the advanced concepts, skills, movement vocabulary and artistic expression specific to jazz. Prerequisite: Audition placement of permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 3340	Dance Composition and Choreography I (2)
	An exploration of movement and an analytical study of the art of making dances. The course will concentrate on the four basic elements of composition: space, shape, time and energy. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

DAN 3388	Dance Practicum I (1)
	This course is designed to provide the student individual practical performance experience with Troy University Theatre or area or university dance productions, or choreographic opportunities that involve the students setting performance pieces on area dance companies, teams, studio classes or university theatre productions or teaching experience in area schools and/or studios.

DAN 3389	Dance Practicum II (2)
	A highly individualized practical experience course designed to provide opportunities for the student in choreography, teaching, performance, production, design, or management involving a continuation of the project begun in DAN 3388 or a different project altogether. Prerequisite: DAN 3388

DAN 4400	Repertory Ensemble (1)
	Designed and mandatory for auditioned members and apprentices of the Troy Dance Repertory Ensemble. Through rehearsal, performance and discussion, dancers will gain further proficiency in dance by learning choreography for performance in various dance styles. Choreography will subsequently be presented in various educational settings in surrounding areas. Prerequisite: Audition or invitation.

DAN 4489	Dance Practicum III (2)
	A highly individualized practical experience course designed to provide opportunities for the student in choreography, teaching, performance, production, design or management involving a continuation of the project begun in DAN 3389 or a different project altogether. Prerequisite: DAN 3389 and permission of the Department of Theatre and Dance