DANC111 - Introduction to Dance

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Introduction to Dance
DANC 111 FA

This is an introduction to dance as an educational, technical and creative discipline for students with no previous formal dance training. Classes will introduce dance technique-stretching, strengthening, aligning the body and developing coordination in the execution of rhythmic movement patterns--as well as improvisation, composition and performing.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles and books

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short papers, movement projects, discussion groups, participation in the "Worlds of Dance" Concert and attendance at two dance concerts.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Kolcio,Katja P.

Times: ..T.R.. 08:45AM-10:15AM; Location: SDC;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 36)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 9 Jr. non-major: 9 SO: 9 FR: 9

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Bobbitt,Stacey

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:30PM; Location: SDC;