DANC - DANCE

Basic instruction courses (1 credit hour) meet a minimum of 1,760 minutes per semester.

DANC 101. Dance Appreciation 3 cr.

An investigation of movement, dance and choreographic work as a vehicle for understanding culture. Includes concepts in dance appreciation, themes and purposes of dance analysis of dance works, exposure to different styles of dance and understanding the roles and effects of major historical periods.

DANC 109. Argentine Tango I 1 cr.

Introduction to skills and techniques of Argentine Tango.

DANC 110. Classical Spanish Dance I 1 cr.

Introduction of castanets and basic classical Spanish dance vocabulary. Prerequisite: DANC 123. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 120. Ballet Folklorico I 1 cr.

Introductory course in folklorico dances of New Mexico and Mexico. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 121. Western Dance 1 cr.

Introductory Western dance, including two-step, polka, waltz, Western swing, and cotton-eyed Joe.

DANC 122. Latin Social Dance I 1 cr.

Covers major Latin social dances including samba, mambo, tango, cha-cha, and rumba. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 123. Ballet Technique I 1 cr.

Introduction to basic ballet technique, vocabulary, and history. Includes practical application of anatomical placement, posture and control through participation and academic study. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 124. Jazz Technique I 1 cr.

Introduction to basic jazz technique, styles, and history through participation and academic study. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 125. Ballroom I 1 cr.

Introduction to fox trot, swing, waltz, and tango. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 126. Modern Dance Technique I 1 cr.

Introduction to and development of basic modern dance technique, history, and aesthetics through participation and academic study. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 127. Tap Dance I 1 cr.

Introduction to skills and techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 128. Social Dance 1 cr.

Focused instruction in one or more specialized ballroom or Latin dance forms.

DANC 129. Flamenco I 1 cr.

Introduction to skills and techniques of flamenco dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 203. Performance and Production 1 cr.

Participation in dance performance or administrative preparation under faculty direction. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

DANC 204. Dance Sport I 1-2 cr.

Performance-based, team formation dance in a variety of Latin and ballroom dances. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and one of DANC 121, DANC 122, DANC 125, or DANC 128. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

DANC 205. Dance Ensemble I 1-2 cr.

Performance-based instruction for students pursuing a career in dance performance. Instruction includes dance repertory and choreography for stage, outdoor arenas, and site-specific areas. Consent of instructor required. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 209. Argentine Tango II 1 cr.

Intermediate study in Argentine tango, its cultural heritage and pedagogy methods. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 210. Classical Spanish II 2 cr. (1+3P)

The study of theory, techniques, and practice of Classical Spanish at the intermediate level. Includes historical and cultural contexts of this art form. Prerequisite: DANC 110.

DANC 213. Dance Practicum 1 cr.

Directed learning experiences for careers in dance. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

DANC 220. Ballet Folklorico II 2 cr. (1+3P)

The study of theory, techniques, and practice of Ballet Folklorico at the intermediate level. Includes historical and cultural contexts of this art form. Prerequisite: Dance 120.

DANC 221. Intermediate Western Dance 1 cr.

Advanced skills in two-step, waltz, polka, swing, and Western line dances. Prerequisite: DANC 121 or consent of instructor.

DANC 222. Latin Social Dance II 1 cr.

Continued study of Latin dance at the advanced level. Prerequisite: DANC 122 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 223. Ballet Technique II 2 cr.

Continued study of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite: DANC 123 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

DANC 224. Jazz Technique II 2 cr.

Continued study of jazz technique and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite: DANC 124 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

DANC 225. Ballroom Dance II 1 cr.

Continued study of ballroom dance at the advanced level. Prerequisite: DANC 125 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 226. Modern Dance Technique II 2 cr.

Continued study of postmodern dance technique and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite: DANC 126 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

DANC 227. Tap Dance II 1 cr.

Continued study of skills and techniques of tap dance at the advanced level. Prerequisite: DANC 127 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

DANC 229. Flamenco II 2 cr. (1+3P)

The study of theory, techniques and practice of Flamenco at the intermediate level. Includes historical and cultural contexts of this art form. Prerequisite: Dance 129.

DANC 275. Dance Studio Management 3 cr.

The study and practice of studio management. Includes study of financial procedures, marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership, management, fund-raising and other related topics. Restricted to majors and minors.

DANC 280. Improvisation I 1 cr.

Introduction and development of basic movement improvisation skills.

DANC 289. Principles of Choreography I 2 cr.

Solo dance choreography technique.

DANC 300. Dance Pedagogy I 3 cr.

Teaching methods and class planning for dance curriculum at preschool and elementary school levels.

DANC 303. Performance and Production 1 cr.

Participation in dance performance or administrative preparation under faculty direction. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

DANC 304. Dance Sport II 1-2 cr.

Advanced performance-based, team formation dance in a variety of Latin and social dances. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and one of DANC 121, DANC 122, DANC 125, or DANC 128. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

DANC 305. Dance Ensemble II 1 cr.

Advanced performance-based instruction for students pursuing a career in dance performance. Instruction includes dance repertory and choreography for stage, outdoor arenas, and site-specific areas. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

DANC 313. Dance Practicum 1 cr.

Directed learning experiences for careers in dance. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

DANC 323. Ballet Technique III 3 cr.

Intermediate/advanced study of ballet technique, including vocabulary and history. Prerequisite: DANC 223 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 324. Jazz Technique III 3 cr.

Advanced study of jazz dance, including vocabulary and history. Prerequisite: DANC 224 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 326. Modern Dance III 3 cr.

Intermediately advanced-level modern dance technique and study of current dance aesthetics. Prerequisite: DANC 226 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 329. Flamenco III 2 cr.

Advanced study in flamenco dance technique, its cultural history and pedagogy methods. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

DANC 380. Improvisation II 1 cr.

Continued practice in movement improvisation with more complex examination of improvisational structures. Prerequisite: DANC 280.

DANC 389. Principles of Choreography II 2 cr.

Continued investigation of the choreographic process with an emphasis on group choreography. Prerequisite: DANC 289.

DANC 400. Dance Pedagogy II 3 cr.

Teaching methods and class planning for dance curriculum at middle school and high school levels. Prerequisite: DANC 300 or consent of instructor.

DANC 423. Ballet Technique IV 3 cr.

Advanced study of ballet technique including vocabulary and history. Prerequisite: DANC 323 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 424. Jazz Dance Technique IV 3 cr.

Advanced study of jazz dance techniques, including history and aesthetics. Prerequisites: DANC 324 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

DANC 426. Modern Dance Technique IV 3 cr.

Advanced study of modern technique, including history and aesthetics. Prerequisite: DANC 326 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

DANC 450. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

DANC 451G. World Dance 3 cr.

Examination of dance forms from a cross-cultural perspective, focusing on the role of dance in different cultures around the globe. Same as HON 347G.

DANC 460. Dance History 3 cr.

History and development of dance forms from ancient cultures to today.

DANC 465. Senior Culminating Experience 1-6 cr.

Exit course for graduating seniors. Students will apply comprehensive knowledge of performance and production and/or pedagogy experience, to culminate in a dance production and/or teaching project. Restricted to majors and minors. A minimum of 2 credit hours required for graduation.

DANC 499. Problems 1-3 cr.

Problems in dance education, dance pedagogy, dance performance and independent work in their solutions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to majors and minors.