DAA-DANCE: EMPHASIS ON ACTIVITY
 

DAA 2101         Modern Dance       3

Pre/Corequisite: DAA 2200.

Experience in modern dance technique and movement exploration.

DAA 2200         Ballet I               3

Basic ballet technique with discussion of terminology and history.

DAA 2201         Ballet II         3

Prerequisite: DAA 2200.

A continuation of the principles of classical ballet training, designed to strengthen and develop sound ballet technique at an intermediate level through barre and centre practice. Emphasis is on correct placement and alignment, vocabulary, musicality, and movement quality, all increasing in technical difficulty throughout the semester.

DAA 2500         Jazz Dance I          3

Instruction and practice in beginning jazz technique comprising of several different jazz styles, basic dance terminology, dance history, and current status of jazz dance in society. Emphasis includes dance as a physical activity as well as an art form.

DAA 2501         Jazz Dance II        3

Instruction and practice in beginning, intermediate and advanced jazz technique comprising different jazz styles. Basic dance terminology, dance history, and current status of jazz dance in society will be reviewed. In-depth study of physiological training factors related to jazz dance will be conducted. Students will learn how to critique, plan and create jazz dance programs for the development of personal dance skills for pleasure, health and physical fitness. Proper warm-up procedures, conditioning techniques, nutritional considerations, and injury prevention strategies will be emphasized.

DAA 3208         Ballet III         3

Prerequisite: DAA 2201.

An extension of the classical ballet techniques mastered in DAA 2201.

DAA 3209         Ballet IV     3

Prerequisite: DAA 3208.

An extension of the classical ballet techniques mastered in DAA 3208. Permission is required.

DAA 3380         Jazz Dance Performance       3

Jazz dance technique with emphasis on style, movement skills, choreography, vocabulary, history, and performance.

DAA 3584         Musical Theatre Dance        3

Pre/Corequisite: DAA 2200.

Practice of dance for the Musical Theatre.

DAA 4106         Advanced Modern Dance       3

Advanced Modern Dance is a three credit academic course. It meets three hours per week and can be repeated for credit 3 times. The student must have reached the highest level of physical strength, mastery of skills, and technical knowledge in order to be eligible for placement in this section. Permission is required.

DAA 4210         Ballet V          3

Prerequisite: DAA 3209.

An extension of the classical ballet techniques mastered in DAA 3209.

DAA 4211         Ballet VI         3

Prerequisite: DAA 4210.

The culmination of the classical ballet techniques mastered in Ballet V leading to mastery of ballet techniques. Permission is required.