Dance (DNCE)

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DNCE 1271  Social and Street Dance Forms I  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course is an introduction to urban and social dance techniques and practices, which may include, but are not limited to tap, hip hop, ballroom, and other social dance styles.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1372  Dance Pedagogy I  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course acquaints students with methods for teaching dance technique. Students gain theoretical and practical experience, focusing on the use of anatomically-correct and systematic approaches to developing dance skills. Curriculum design and implementation, instruction and assessment of dance technique, and communication with students are among topics that may be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1373  Dance Pedagogy II  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course further acquaints students with methods for teaching dance technique. Classroom environment and management, teaching to diverse learners, and inclusive communication and teaching methods are among topics that may be examined.
Prerequisite(s): DNCE 1372, Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1374  Dance and Technology  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an introduction to methods of integrating media technologies into the dancer’s experience. Students will learn skills that will facilitate their ability to expand creative expression as well as enhance their ability to package and promote themselves as artists in a variety of media.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1375  Dance for Early Childhood/Creative Movement  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course acquaints students with methods for teaching dance to young children. Designing and implementing creative movement experiences and learning practices for children are among topics that may be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1376  Career Resources for Dance  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is designed for the graduating dance student who is preparing to enter the job market. Emphasis is placed on preparation for real world self-marketing as it pertains to the field of dance.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 1377  Wellness for Dancers  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course acquaints students with methods and practices for wellness in dance. Principles of anatomy and kinesiology, injury prevention, nutrition for dancers, body positivity, self-care strategies, and somatic practices related to dance are among topics that may be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 2176  Internship I (Dance Instructor)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course will provide the student with off-campus experiential learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities for practical application of study in a professional work environment.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 2177  Internship II (Dance Instructor)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course will provide the student with off-campus experiential learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities for practical application of study in a professional work environment.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical

DNCE 2271  Social and Street Dance Forms II  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course is continued practice in urban and social dance techniques and practices that may include, but are not limited to tap, hip hop, ballroom, and other social dance styles.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2
Course Type: Technical