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The University of Arizona 1993-95 General Catalog Catalog Home All UA Catalogs UA Home
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Dance (DNC) Gittings Building, Room 14 (520) 621-4698 Committee on Dance Professor John M. Wilson Associate Professors Jory L. Hancock, Chair, Nina Janik Assistant Professors Ellen R. Bromberg, Melissa Lowe, Michael L. Williams The Committee on Dance, a unit of the School of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, provides studies in the art, the teaching, and the analysis of dance. The dance curriculum offers technique in ballet, jazz dance and modern dance, choreography and ample performing experience, leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dance. In cooperation with the Department of Theatre Arts, the Committee on Dance offers programs of advanced study which lead to Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in theatre arts with a dance concentration. Interested students should consult the listings for Dance and Theater Arts in the Graduate Catalog. The major: Dance majors must audition for placement in dance technique courses and are required to take a minimum of 6 credits per semester in dance. For information regarding the placement session, please contact the Committee on Dance. The following courses must be taken: DNC 143, 201, 240a-240b, 241a-241b, 245a- 245b, 259, 340a-340b, 341a-341b, 370, 401, 440a-440b or 441a- 441b; 343a-343b-343c-343d; 346, 394a-394b, 445a-445b,* 451a,** 496d; MUS 107 and 108, or 130a or 130b and one unit of applied music; PHIL 111 or DNC 397a; any one of T AR 111, 116, or 220. The B.F.A. degree requires 45 units outside of the major department including the general education requirements (described in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog), and 16 units of combined electives in art, art history, theatre arts, music, media arts, and creative writing. All B.F.A. students are required to take at least one 3-unit course focusing on gender, race, ethnicity, or non-Western civilization. Thirty units in dance classes, including 4 units in ballet technique, 4 units in modern technique, DNC 343a-343b-343c-343d (for cumulative units) and DNC 394a-394b, must be taken in residence. Minimum units required for the degree with the major in dance -- 125. *Required for modern emphasis. **Required for ballet emphasis. The minor: Students wishing to minor in dance must complete the core curriculum (15 units) and track curriculum (6 units). The core curriculum consists of the following dance courses: 143, one year of ballet or modern dance techniques in sequence with placement in level by audition (240a-240b or 340a-340b for ballet; 241a-241b or 341a-341b for modern dance), 245a-245b, 259, 346, and 370. The track curriculum, consisting of additional dance courses in areas of special interest and demonstrated talent, is selected by students with the advice and approval of the undergraduate advisor for dance. Areas include ballet performance (selection from and placement in 239a-239b, 297a, four units from 343a-343b-343c-343d, 391, 439a-439b, 440a-440b, 451a-451b), modern dance performance (selection from and placement in 297a, four units from 343a-343b-343c-343d, 391, 441a-441b), jazz dance (placement in 244a-244b-244c-244d, 297a, four units from 343a-343b-343c-343d, 391), composition (six units from 343a-343b-343c-343d, 391, 394a, 394b, 445), introduction to teaching (297a, four units from 343a-343b-343c-343d, 391, 394a, 394b, 399). Minimum units required for the minor in dance -- 21. The Committee on Dance participates in the honors program. 100. Looking at Dance (3) I Origins of dance as human expression in ritual, social, and theatrical context. Twentieth century developments in ballet, modern dance, movie, and show dancing. Open to nondance majors only. 112. Ballet I II S a. Beginning Ballet (1) b. Ballet for Beginners with Limited Experience (1) P, 112a. c. Intermediate Ballet (2) 143. Improvisation (1) II Improvisation for non-majors and those students in education desiring certification for teaching dance K-12. 152. Modern Dance a. Beginning Modern Dance (1) I II S b. Modern Dance for Beginners with Limited Experience (1) I II 2S. P, 152a. c. Intermediate Modern Dance (2) I II S 175. Theatre Dance (1) I II S Jazz movement styles for the beginning dancer; basic steps, phrases, and performing techniques for musical comedy and media dance entertainment. 176a. Beginning Tap Dance (1) [Rpt./3 units] I II S. 201a. Beginning Alignment-Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./3] I Floor barre for non-majors. Janik 239a-239b. Beginning Ballet Pointe (1-1) [Rpt./1] Strength, stretch, and placement techniques for the beginning student in preparation for ballet pointe; barre and center practice. 2S. P, by audition only. CR, 112 or higher level ballet technique. 240a-240b. Ballet Technique I (2-2) [Rpt.] P, CR, 297. By audition only. Janik 241a-241b. Dance Technique I: Performance Foundations (2-2) [Rpt.] Foundational studies of human movement as an art form, with focus on developing strength, flexibility and coordination. By audition only. Wilson/Bergsohn 244a-244b. Jazz Dance Technique I (2-2) [Rpt.] By audition only. 245a-245b. Basic Choreography (2-2) Study of the elements of time, space, and energy; basic concepts of phrasing and structure leading to dance composition. 4S. P, 143. 259. History of Dance (3) II History of dance as theater art within the western world from 1581 to the present. 276a-276b. Intermediate Tap Dance (2-2) [Rpt.] I II Expanding fundamental tap technique with a variety of musical styles and rhythmic applications, intermediate tap dance will emphasize basic tap steps and how those basics can augment advanced skills and techniques. Enrollment by audition only. 291. Preceptorship a. Dance Production (1-3) [Rpt./3] I II 301. Floor Barre II (1) [Rpt./2] I Theory and practice of correct body alignment and movemetn without stylistic considerations. It is geared to the dancer and is meant to augment technique class. Required of majors. Course is open by audition only. 340a-340b. Ballet Technique II (2-2) [Rpt./2] P, 240b. By audition only. Lowe/Hancock 341a-341b. Modern Dance Technique II (2-2) [Rpt./2] P, 241b. By audition only. 343a-343b-343c-343d. Dance Ensemble (2-2-2-2) a and b sections 1994-95; c and d sections 1993-94. Production preparation, rehearsal methods, repertorial development, and performance of dance, with particular emphasis on ensemble. 6L. Enrollment by audition only. 344a-344b. Jazz Dance Technique II (2-2) [Rpt.] I II Continued development of jazz dance technique emphasizing stylistic diversity, including contemporary, lyric, funky and classical jazz. Enrollment by audition only. 346. Theory and Philosophy of Dance (3) I 1994-95 Theories of dance as an art form and as an educational discipline. P, 259a. Wilson Writing-Emphasis Course. P, Satisfaction of the upper- division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 370. Human Movement in the Arts (3) I Hieratic gestures and anatomical foundations of human movement from the viewpoint of the performing and visual arts. Historical development and stylistic treatment of the human figure in action. 394. Practicum a. Dance Project (1) I II 3L. b. Production Project (1) I II 3L. P, 445. 401. Advanced Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./4 units] I II Develops deep strength, flexibility and alignment specific to all forms of dance. Building on the concepts presented in 201, this course is geared to the more advanced student, presenting exercises that are more rigorous and complex in nature. 2S. P, 201. May be convened with 501. Bromberg 439a-439b. Advanced Pointe Technique (1-1) [Rpt./4 units] I II 439a: Barre work; continuing development of strength, speed, and stamina. Introduction of advanced barre combinations. Center work; allegro en pointe, also adagio, and pirouettes and consecutive turns. 439b: Continuation of 439a with increasing difficulty and complexity in the enchainments. 2S. P, audition. May be convened with 539a-539b. 440a-440b. Ballet Technique III (2-2) [Rpt./3] P, 340b. By audition only. May be convened with 540a-540b. Hancock/Lowe 441a-441b. Modern Dance Technique III (2-2) [Rpt./3] By audition only. May be convened with 541a-541b. Bromberg 445a-445b. Advanced Choreography (2-2) 445a: Movement, motif development for solo and group composition. 445b: Balancing the intuitive and intellectual components of the creative process to create meaningful and well-crafted dances. 4S. P, 245b. May be convened with 545a-545b. Bromberg 451a-451b. Ballet Repertoire (2-2) [Rpt./12 units] Repertoire from romantic, classical and contemporary ballets including works by Bournonville, Petipa, Ashton, Balanchine, Christensen and others. 1R, 3S. P, 340 or by audition. May be convened with 551a- 551b. Hancock 460. Ballet Technique for Men (1) [Rpt./2 units] I Emphasis on physical conditioning as well as adagio movement; various pirouette, grand allegro, elevations using batterie in combinations focusing on male performance. P, Intermediate Ballet. 2S. May be convened with 560. 495. Colloquium a. Evaluation of Dance and Body Technique (3) I P, intermediate level ballet or modern dance techniques. (Identical with T AR 495a) May be convened with 595a. 496. Seminar d. Dance-Related Art Forms (3) II (Identical with T AR 496d) May be convened with 596d. 501. Advanced Floor Barre (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I II For a description of course topics, see 401. Graduate-level requirements include additional written assignments. 2S. P, 201. May be convened with 401. 539a-539b. Advanced Pointe Technique (1-1) [Rpt./4 units] I II For a description of course topics, see 439a-439b. Graduate-level requirements include completion of additional exercises. P, audition. May be convened with 439a-439b. 540a-540b. Ballet Technique III (2-3) [Rpt./3] Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. P, 340b. By audition only. May be convened with 440a- 440b. Hancock 541a-541b. Modern Dance Technique III (2-2) II [Rpt.] Graduate- level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. By audition only. May be convened with 441a-441b. Bromberg 543. Dance Ensemble (2) [Rpt./1] I II Rehearsal methods, repertorial development, and performance of dance with particular emphasis on ensemble. 4S. P, repertory audition; intermediate level in modern and ballet (340a-b, 341a-b). 545a-545b. Advanced Choreography (2-2) I For a description of course topics, see 445a-445b. Graduate-level requirements include completion of a full-scale group composition, which will be evaluated by the dance faculty. May be convened with 445a-445b. Bromberg 546. Dance Program Administration (3) II 1994-95 Historical and current factors affecting career development in dance and dance- related fields; practical organization of programs. (Identical with T AR 546) Wilson 550. Literary Resources for Choreography (3) II 1993-94 [Rpt./1] Studies in primary world literature, in drama, and in psychology of personages as sources for choreographic themes; presentation of motifs and scenario. 6S. P, 445. (Identical with T AR 550) Wilson 551a-551b. Ballet Repertoire (2-2) II [Rpt./12 units] For a description of course topics, see 451a-451b. Graduate-level requirements include performance of classical repertory at the professional level. P, 340 or by audition. May be convened with 451a-451b. Hancock 560. Ballet Technique for Men (1) [Rpt./2 units] I For a description of course topics, see 460. Graduate-level requirements include a higher level technical proficiency as well as a more finely tuned sense of the aesthetic in male solo performance. P, Intermediate Ballet. 2S. May be convened with 460. 595. Colloquium a. Evaluation of Dance and Body Technique (3) I P, intermediate level ballet or modern dance techniques. (Identical with T AR 595a) May be convened with 495a. Bergshon 596. Seminar d. Dance-Related Art Forms (3) II 1994-95 (Identical with T AR 596d) May be convened with 496d. 697. Workshop a. Concert Production and Choreography (1-4) [Rpt./9 units] I II 4-8S. P, 445. |
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