DANC 390 - Special Topics

Credits: 3 in fall or winter, 4 in spring Prerequisite: Instructor consent. An advanced studio course for experienced dancers exploring various choreographic styles and methods and the intersections between technique, aesthetics and creative collaboration. This course permits the student to follow a program of specialized applied research in order to widen the scope of experience and to build upon concepts covered in other courses. The course culminates in a performance piece for presentation. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Winter 2021, DANC 390A-01: Topics in Dance Composition: Jazz Dance Techniques (3). Rooted in African dance, theatre dance, and ballet, this Jazz Technique dance class will explore street, lyrical and contemporary styles of jazz while introducing students to their own movement potential. This course explores musicality, syncopation, and isolation and develops body alignment, coordination, strength, and flexibility. This course is open to all levels of dancers. No experience is required.