BALLET I
This course is designed for the absolute beginner or the student returning to ballet class after a lengthy hiatus and is intended to familiarize the student with the classical ballet terminology, to foster independence in this particular vocabulary, to introduce the historical context of the Western art form and conventions of a ballet class. Learning the physical practice of this centuries-old craft will give the student basic classical ballet terminology as well as gaining an anatomical understanding of the body.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- F 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
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Instructor:
Vincent McCloskey
CULPA: 2 Info - 0-1 points
BALLET II
This course is designed for the student with prior beginning ballet study, knowledge of the basic ballet vocabulary and the ability to process a combination with relative proficiency. During this semester you will be introduced to an expanded vocabulary, with focused attention will increase your technical ability, work with dynamics and speed, may work with a partner to analyze a movement combination or may be asked to produce and present a combination in class.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- F 1 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Kate A Glasner
CULPA: 31
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Instructor:
Juan Rodriguez
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HIP HOP DANCE & CULTURE I
This course introduces students to urban dance styles, focusing on the foundations and origins of hip-hop dance, street dance culture, and the physical vocabularies of hip-hop and freestyle dance. Classes are geared to condition the body for the rigors of hip-hop technique by developing strength, coordination, flexibility, stamina, and rhythmic awareness while developing an appreciation of choreographic movement and structures. Compositional elements of hip-hop will be introduced and students may compose brief movement sequences.
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Jennifer Archibald
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MODERN I
This course is designed for movers with little or no experience with dance, or who are unfamiliar with modern dance styles. It is intended to introduce modern dance techniques, terminology, and historical context, as well as improve anatomical and spatial awareness, and foster physical confidence moving to music. Students of this course will also cultivate comfort with watching, interpreting, and discussing modern dance.
- MW 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
- F 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Rebecca Bliss
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Instructor:
Vincent McCloskey
CULPA: 2 Info - 0-1 points
MODERN II
This course is designed for movers with some experience with dance, or who are unfamiliar with modern dance styles. It is intended to introduce modern dance techniques, terminology, and historical context, as well as improve anatomical and spatial awareness, and foster physical confidence moving to music. Students of this course will also cultivate comfort with watching, interpreting, and discussing modern dance.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Dubois Akeen Akeen
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TAP I
Prerequisites: BC1137, BC1138, BC1332, or BC1333, or permission of the Dance Department. Intermediate level in modern or ballet technique is required.
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dormeshia Sunbry-Edwards
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BALLET III
This course is designed for intermediate dancers who are interested in maintaining their established ballet technique as well as advancing their knowledge and familiarity with the classical vocabulary. Students of Ballet III should have completed two semesters of Ballet II or it’s equivalent, or one semester of Ballet III or its equivalent, and have a firm mental and physical understanding of barre exercises (plié, battement tendu, battement dégagé, rond de jambe à terre, battement fondu, frappé, and grand battement), as well as general center concepts such as adagio, waltz, pirouettes, and petit allegro (including changement, glissade, jeté, and assemblé). This is a graded, semester long, two credit course.
- MW 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
- TR 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Vincent McCloskey
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Instructor:
Marjorie Folkman
CULPA: 2 Info - 0-1 points
BALLET IV
This course is designed for advanced intermediate dancers who are interested in maintaining their established ballet technique as well as advancing their knowledge and familiarity with the classical vocabulary. Students of Ballet IV should have completed two semesters of Ballet III or its equivalent, or one semester of Ballet IV or its equivalent, and have a firm mental and physical understanding of ballet technical exercises. These include all barre exercises (plié, battement tendu, battement dégagé, rond de jambe à terre, battement fondu, battement frappé, and grand battement), as well as center exercises including adagio, waltz, pirouettes, petit allegro, and grand allegro. Focus of this class will be on how to practice ballet safely, efficiently, musically, and joyfully.
- MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
- F 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Nicole D Robertson
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Instructor:
Juan Rodriguez
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JAZZ DANCE II
In This JAZZ ll Level Course,
You will develop a solid understanding within your body that demonstrates advanced fundamentals, rhythm, technique, connectivity and phrasing necessary to communicate each movement. You will learn new phrases and dynamic material while continuously applying technical information. We will delve deeper into technique preparing your body to perform more efficiently and effectively at a higher rate while reducing the risk of injury.
Prerequisites: DNCE BC1247, BC1248 or permission of instructor.
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ehizoje J Azeke
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AFRICAN DANCE I
In West Africa, dance is part of daily life. It is used to mark occasions such a birth, death, harvest, and marriage. It is also used to unite the community in times of crisis. West African dance is not as much a strict technique as it is a movement coming from the spirit and the rhythm of the drum and the energy of the people. While there are certain steps that go with specific rhythms, it leaves space for the individual interpretation and improvisations which is an important element. Dancing is more about the communication between dancer and drummer. The movement of West African dance tends to be energetic and big. It is very expressive, and the energy is outward.
Some African dance steps are taken directly from daily activities such as planting or hunting. Most, however, are an expression of joy or release of the spirit. Dancing is done by communicating with a drummer to create positive energy. It is a way to enjoy oneself and each other. In African dance, the name of the dance is the same as the name of the rhythm played by the drummer. The individual steps that make up the dance do not have names. In this course, we are going to be learning various West African dances such as Sikko, Socco, Kuku, Mandiany, Farakorroba, Sunu, Soli, Lamba, Mandjo, Diambadong, Doundounba, Kaolask, Thieboudjeune, Niarry---gorong, Ekongkong, Wolossodong, Zaouly, Ngorong, Niakka, Maraka, Djansa and Lengeng/Kutiro.
- TR 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
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Instructor:
Maguette Camara
CULPA: 7
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AFRICAN DANCE II
Prerequisites: DNCE BC2252 or permission of instructor.
In West Africa, dance is part of daily life. It is used to mark occasions such a birth, death, harvest, and marriage. It is also used to unite the community in times of crisis. West African dance is not as much a strict technique as it is a movement coming from the spirit and the rhythm of the drum and the energy of the people. While there are certain steps that go with specific rhythms, it leaves space for the individual interpretation and improvisations which is an important element. Dancing is more about the communication between dancer and drummer. The movement of West African dance tends to be energetic and big. It is very expressive, and the energy is outward.
Some African dance steps are taken directly from daily activities such as planting or hunting. Most, however, are an expression of joy or release of the spirit. Dancing is done by communicating with a drummer to create positive energy. It is a way to enjoy oneself and each other.
In African dance, the name of the dance is the same as the name of the rhythm played by the drummer. The individual steps that make up the dance do not have names.
In this course, we are going to be learning various West African dances such as Sikko, Socco, Kuku, Mandiany, Farakorroba, Sunu, Soli, Lamba, Mandjo, Diambadong, Doundounba, Kaolask, Thieboudjeune, Niarry-gorong, Ekongkong, Wolossodong, Zaouly, Ngorong, Niakka, Maraka, Djansa and Lengeng/Kutiro.
- TR 9 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
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Instructor:
Maguette Camara
CULPA: 7
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AFRO-CUBAN DANCE
This course introduces students to the African-based dances of Cuba, including dances for the Orisha, Rumba, and the immensely joyful “Rueda de Casino” style of Salsa. In addition to learning rhythms, songs, and dances, we will have an ongoing, informal discussion about the historical and contemporary significance of Afro-Cuban dance performance, making connections to personal experience through practice and ongoing reflection. We engage Afro-Cuban music and dance as a living and evolving tradition, where culture, artistry, and history are intimately bound.
- F 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Instructor:
Rebecca Bliss
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HIP HOP DANCE & CULTURE III (ADVANCED)
HIP HOP DANCE & CULTURE 3
Advanced technique and repertory in hip hop. Classes are geared to condition the body for the rigors of hip-hop technique by developing strength, coordination, flexibility, stamina, and rhythmic awareness, while developing an appreciation of choreographic movement and structures. Compositional elements of hip-hop will be introduced and students may compose brief movement sequences. The course meets twice weekly and is held in the dance studio.
- TR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Candace Brown
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MODERN III
Modern III continues training in contemporary/modern technique for the beginning-intermediate level dancer, emphasizing alignment and musicality while expanding on the dancer’s physical and intellectual understanding of articulation, phrasing, dynamics, performance and focus. Our class will incorporate relevant principals from classical modern techniques along with contemporary aesthetics, improvisation and reflection. Our class aims to create a space that is in support of your artistic development, aesthetic fluency, and creative explorations as a dancer.
Prerequisites:
Intermediate experience in ballet and/or contemporary modern
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Caitlin Trainor
CULPA: 11
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Instructor:
Tamisha Guy
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MODERN IV
Modern IV is a contemporary technique class for the intermediate to advanced-intermediate level dancer, emphasizing alignment and musicality while expanding on the dancer’s physical and intellectual understanding of articulation, phrasing, dynamics, performance, and focus. Our class will incorporate relevant principles from classical modern techniques with contemporary aesthetics, improvisation, and reflection.
- TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
- F 1 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Marjorie Folkman
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Instructor:
Jodi Melnick
CULPA: 3
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Contemporary Caribbean Dance
Course Description:
This intermediate Contemporary Caribbean Dance class draws from different Caribbean dance styles. This Caribbean fusion class explains different cultural dances, focusing on African Diaspora principles and practices such as syncopation in body and in music.
Based on many of the dance of the Caribbean Islands, students learn to identify dances and rhythms that draw from traditions, such as Arara, Palo, Salsa, Rumba, Tambu, Tumba, Merengue, Reaggaton, Cha Cha Cha, Zouk and Afro Dance, as well as more contemporary styles such as “Technica Cubana” and learn to apply them in contemporary combinations. The course is designed for students who have some dance training and are looking to widen their understanding of different dances and learn to use different body parts that are not traditionally used in modern dance but are recognizable in Jazz, hip hop and current offerings in popular
- MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gabri Christa
CULPA: 1 Info - 1 points
TAP II
Tap II is an intermediate level tap class for students who have at least 2 years of tap dance training. We will cover tap technique, proper use of the body to enhance sound quality and style, a variety of musical genres and structures,classic tap dance routines, and improvisation.
The prerequisite for Intermediate Level Tap is previous experience in intermediate level tap classes. Students on this level are assumed to have mastered tap basics, be comfortable with intermediate level technique, and must be ready to learn at a slightly accelerated pace.
- MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dormeshia Sunbry-Edwards
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PILATES FOR DANCERS
Pilates for Dancers is a full-body, low impact exercise class based on the work of Joseph Pilates, including movement concepts from Rudolf von Laban and Irmgard Bartenieff. We’ll work on a yoga or Pilates mat doing exercises and movement sequences that build strength, flexibility, coordination and clarity in the body. The class is suitable for dancers, athletes and movement enthusiasts. A Pilates ring is highly recommended. A limited number of Pilates rings will be available in class.
This course may not be appropriate for those with spine, neck, and shoulder injuries. If you have any of these types of injuries, kindly present a doctor’s note clearing you for participation in the class.
- TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Allison Easter
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Moving with the Voice
Moving with the Voice is an interdisciplinary creative exploration using the voice, improvised and created music, dance, and theater. Students will explore extended vocal techniques, gesture, character and musical structures (e.g. hockets, rounds, rhythms, deconstructions) within both a solo and ensemble framework, composing their own soundscapes and creating their own voice/movement/theater work through improvisation and in-class assignments. Certain assignments will be inspired by the work of Meredith Monk or the percussion show Stomp.
Open to all levels of experience. A willingness to sing is required.
- TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Allison Easter
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DANCE COMPOSITION: FORM
An exploration of choreography that employs text, song, vocal work, narrative and principles of artistic direction in solo and group contexts.
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gabri Christa
CULPA: 1 Info - 3 points
WORLD DANCE HISTORY
Investigates the multicultural perspectives of dance in major areas of culture, including African, Asian, Hispanic, Indian, Middle Eastern, as well as dance history of the Americas through reading, writing, viewing, and discussion of a wide range of resources. These include film, original documents, demonstration, and performance.
- TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Elisa R Davis
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DANCE IN NEW YORK CITY
Study of the cultural roots and historical contexts of specific communities using New York Citys dance scene as a laboratory. Students observe the social environments in which various modes of dance works are created while researching the history of dance in New York City. Course includes attendance at weekly events, lecture-demonstrations, and performances.
- TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Siobhan F Burke
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
FROM PAGE TO DANCE STAGE
A survey of how dance and embodied performance adapt textual sources and even generate text. How do moving bodies enhance or subvert words in order to tell a story, and whose story do they tell? Includes the study of plays, poems, and political speech; and of ballet, experimental dance, dance-theater, silent film, physical theater, and puppetry
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Seth S Williams
CULPA: 1 Info - 3 points
BALLET V
This course is for the intermediate advanced dancer. Material presented will focus on healthy anatomical alignment in barre work, extended combinations in the center, fostering personal artistic expression, and integrating improvisation in combinations with the ballet vocabulary. Clarification, analysis and repetition are fundamental elements for a sound technique of any dancer and are the foundation of this course. Center work will include attention to shaping adagio work, multiple turns in the large poses, batterie, and extended grand allegro.
- MW 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
- TR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Nicole D Robertson
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Instructor:
Kate A Glasner
CULPA: 31
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BALLET VI
This course is for the advanced dancer. Material presented will focus on healthy anatomical alignment in barre work, extended combinations in the center, fostering personal artistic expression, and integrating improvisation in combinations with the ballet vocabulary. Clarification, analysis and repetition are fundamental elements for a sound technique of any dancer and are the foundation of this course. Center work will include attention to shaping adagio work, multiple turns in the large poses, batterie, and extended grand allegro.
- TR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
- F 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
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Instructor:
Antonio Carmena
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Instructor:
Ashley Tuttle
CULPA: 1 Info - 0-1 points
CLASSIC VARIATIONS
Variations
class is a course for the intermediate to advanced dancer. As in all other ballet classes, there will be a focus on correct physical alignment, proper technique and musicality. The added challenges in this course will be the pointe shoe technique, creative choreographic choices, and musical phrasing. The class will include variations based on works ranging from Petipa to Balanchine to today’s choreographers. Dancers will explore personalizing already known works, pushing the boundaries of the pointe shoe, examining how choreography has evolved and developing the stamina required to execute a full variation. Learning material rapidly while paying attention to the stylistic demands of each choreographer’s works and being able to shift from one stylistic choice to another is simply expected.
- MW 5:40 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ashley Tuttle
CULPA: 1 Info - 0-1 points
DANCE IN FILM
Survey of theatrical dance in the 20th century specific to film production. Five kinds of dance films will be examined: musicals, non–musicals, documentaries, film essays and pure dance recording.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Gabri Christa
CULPA: 1 Info - 3 points
FLAMENCO
The study of contemporary flamenco dance technique with special emphasis on improvisation and performance. Through video and reading assignments and attendance at live performances, students will also develop a context for understanding flamenco art, pedagogy, and culture.
- F 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Nelida Tirado
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MODERN V
This contemporary technique class invites students into an embodied practice focusing on a daily physical experimentation and challenge. Emphasis will be placed on corporeal ways to explore questions around propelling, listening, connecting, healing, and action. This course offers a chance for students to use their sensatorial experience to reflect on individual pathways/ desires for expression while, challenging the body to take risks and practice as their movement knowledge expands. Emphasis on sensation, initiation, and weight will be introduced in a floor or standing warm-up that will expand to a standing exploration of the transition between form and space. A focus will be to continue our development of a strong-grounded technique with healthy placement that moves with ease in and out of the floor. We will continue to develop our true embodied relationship to environment, people, and time.
- MW 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
- TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Francesca Dominguez
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Instructor:
Lisa Boudreau
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IMPROVISATION
Improvisation is an open level, movement based class in which students will learn collaborative improvisation tools, skills, practices, and mindset through experience, reflection, practice, and generation. Deep play, support for others, and a willingness to experiment and reflect are key in this discovery based course.
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Caitlin Trainor
CULPA: 11
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MODERN VI
This contemporary technique class invites students into an embodied practice focusing on a daily physical experimentation and challenge. Emphasis will be placed on corporeal ways to explore questions around propelling, listening, connecting, healing, and action. This course offers a chance for students to use their sensatorial experience to reflect on individual pathways/ desires for expression while, challenging the body to take risks and practice as their movement knowledge expands. Emphasis on sensation, initiation, and weight will be introduced in a floor or standing warm-up that will expand to a standing exploration of the transition between form and space. A focus will be to continue our development of a strong-grounded technique with healthy placement that moves with ease in and out of the floor. We will continue to develop our true embodied relationship to environment, people, and time.
- TR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
- TR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Tamisha Guy
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Instructor:
Cecily Campbell
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The Work and Art of Dance (Through the L
The Work/ Art of Dance (D
This course offers the first DEI centered pedagogy and environment for the hundreds of students who come through the Department of Dance’s studios. This new course will provide DEiB-specific language, theory, and practice to a field centered around mind and body integration as well as innovation, community, and collaboration. Students craving this equity and integration will be given the opportunity to research, explore, create, share, and innovate with experts in the field as well as their peers- providing a platform to further their collaborative work and innovative dance performance writing, curating, and lectures.
Leading question: How can we find solutions where we don’t fully understand the issues or extent of the disparity? We must first take score/inventory. This course is a collective attempt to better identify and understand (in theory and in practice) Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as they exist in the “S”(social) or ESG.
ESG = environment, social governance. In this course we will primarily focus on DEIB or DEIA as a subset of The “S” of ESG meaning the social implications.
Additionally, we will consider how the existing industry and field of dance across all sectors, private or public, can better champion, catalyze and construct operations at a systematic level, through integrating DEiB as an actualization of the “S” in ESG. Can the dance world be a leading force in efforts of equity and earth first initiatives?
This course is open to all students.
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dubois Akeen Akeen
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CONTACT IMPROVISATION
Prerequisites: Limited to twenty people. Examination of the gender-neutral partnering technique that is now common in contemporary dance. Focus is placed on recent improvisatory forms, sensation building, center connection and risk. Emphasis is placed on listening and sensing rather than controlling or leading.
This course will introduce the exploration of a partnering technique that is enriching for the mind and body. Contact Improvisation is not only an important tool for the dancer as it informs the body how to move with weight and connection and is required by most contemporary styles – it is also a technique that informs the artist in us all as it emphasizes listening, trust, and spontaneous creativity. In this course, students will use contact to support the creation of most duets, trios, and larger group dance. Focus is placed on recent improvisatory forms, sensation building, center connection, and finding the safe edges of risk as well as applying these studies to creation and expression. Students in this course will explore their own weight and how it relates to other bodies by listening as well as employing emotional, psychological, and cultural structures to their improvisation. Emphasis is placed on listening and sensation rather than controlling or leading. Students will explore the dynamic ride and risk taking of improvisation and trusting another body by giving and taking weight. Contact Improvisation is open to all students.
- TR 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Colleen Thomas
CULPA: 6
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TAP III
Prerequisites: DNCE BC2447, BC2448, or permission of instructor.
Tap III is an advanced level tap class for students who have 5 or more years of tap dance training. We will cover tap technique, proper use of the body to enhance sound quality and style, a variety of musical genres and structures, and improvisation.
- MW 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dormeshia Sunbry-Edwards
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SR PROJECT:REPERTORY FOR DANCE
Independent study for preparing and performing repertory works in production to be presented in concert.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Colleen Thomas
CULPA: 6
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Instructor:
Marjorie Folkman
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
REHEARSAL & PERFRMNCE IN DANCE
- MW 6:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
- F 1:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
- TR 6:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Instructor:
Francesca Dominguez
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Instructor:
Maguette Camara
CULPA: 7
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REHEARSAL & PERFRMNCE IN DANCE
- TR 6:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Instructor:
Antonio Carmena
Info - 1-3 points