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The fall semester of a year-long technique class that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

The spring semester of a year-long technique class that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB1010

Classical ballet course designed especially for students in all disciplines.

Credits: 1.5

Intermediate-level course in classical ballet, designed especially for students in all disciplines.

Credits: 1.5

A classical ballet technique class for the freshman dance major. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux. from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

A classical ballet technique class for the freshman dance major. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

Provides intermediate and advanced-level training in ballet technique, with additional emphasis on pointe work. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. A regular class session consists of barre, adagio, center practice, a traveling or waltz combination, petit allegro, and grand allegro.

Credits: .5

A ballet class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance.

Credits: .5

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

The fall semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

Classical ballet technique class for freshman dance majors.

Credits: 1

Classical ballet technique class for freshman dance majors.

Credits: 1

A year-long technique class that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB1020

A year-long technique class that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB2010

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level training for students in Level III ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required, placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB2020

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level training for students in Level III ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required, placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB3010

The fall semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

Students participate in the process of rehearsing a ballet work to be performed at the Performing Arts Center, on tour, or in the Dance Theatre Lab. In a practical application of technique, students are required to analyze movement vocabulary and adapt general principles to specific movement challenges. They also engage in various professional models of creating, rehearsing, and performing: learning material taught by the choreographer, altering or inflecting material as directed, and responding to creative assignments. Students practice receiving and/or participating in critical feedback and are guided in understanding the individual performer’s responsibility in achieving the success of the whole work.

Credits: 2

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Ballet training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles.

Credits: 1.5

A continuation of DPB 1400. Audition required.

Credits: 1

A continuation of DPB 1400. Audition required.

Credits: 1

A continuation of DPB 3530 and 3535. Audition required.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPB3535

A continuation of DPB 3530 and 3535. Audition required.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPB3535 Or DPB3540

Provides intermediate and advanced-level training in ballet technique, with additional emphasis on pointe work. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. A regular class session consists of barre, adagio, center practice, a traveling or waltz combination, petit allegro, and grand allegro.

Credits: .5

A classical ballet technique class for sophomore, junior, and senior dance majors. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPB1301 Or DPB1610

A classical ballet technique class for sophomore, junior, and senior dance majors. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Credits: 1

Classical ballet technique class.

Credits: 1

Classical ballet technique class.

Credits: 1

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Ballet training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles.

Credits: 3

A year-long technique class. Placement audition required, placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB3020

A year-long technique class. Placement audition required, placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPB4010

Introduces tools, strategies, and ideologies for spontaneous movement creation, also known as improvisation. Dancers gather research about their individual bodies through guided exercises, discussions, reading, and journaling. Each dancer practices full investment and presence in the current moment. This designated “safe space” for experimentation and discovery allows all participants the freedom to expand beyond their own comfort zones.

Credits: 1

A continuation of DPC 1700, the spring semester offers a basic foundation for inventing movement and creating an inner voice that is indigenous to the individual. The focus is on developing a physical and mental connection through movement exploration exercises that expand the imagination and memory, creating a limitless and easily accessible language that empowers the individual dancer to physically respond at any moment in time.

Credits: 1

A continuation of DPC 1010 and 1020, this workshop focuses on increasing movement possibilities specific to each student. Concepts of body sequencing and thrust/counterthrust are combined with improvisatory techniques. Open to students in other disciplines.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPC1020

A year-long course, required for all sophomore dance majors, that explores basic compositional structures and movement development techniques. Students will be introduced and encouraged to investigate processes in dance making and the craft of choreography. Students will explore dance ideas through in-class improvisations and compositional tasks leading to the development of dance studies.

Credits: 3

Choreographic studies presented in class at progressive stages of development. Feedback sessions, discussions, lectures, readings, critical analysis and journaling play an important role in the learning process as they enrich the student’s understanding of the creative process and the range of approaches explored, as well as develop their observation and critiquing skills.

Credits: 3

Offers the opportunity to continue an exploration of choreography, and encourages students in an investigation of the creative process and the development of their own creativity.

Credits: 3

Dance ideas are explored through improvisation and compositional tasks moving towards the presentation of a group work. Focus on experimentation and discovery, on developing and structuring of movement material to communicate dance images and ideas. Students will continue to develop observation and critiquing skills.

Credits: 3

An opportunity to continue to explore the process of dance making. The focus is on directing students in an investigation of the creative process and the development of their own creativity. At this level of composition studies, the student should have a firm grasp of structure and form. Students are guided to think quickly and intuitively with instinct, then craft those ideas into choreography.

Credits: 1

A continuation of the fall course, in the spring semester, students continue exploring dance ideas through compositional tasks, moving toward the presentation of a fully formed choreographic final project. The focus is on experimentation and discovery, and on developing and structuring movement material to communicate images and ideas. Students further develop their observation and critiquing skills in terms of their own work and that of their peers.

Credits: 1

Dancers in senior project productions. Evaluations and selection of participants are made by seniors with approval of the faculty Senior Project Committee.

Credits: 1

Freshmen dance majors are given an orientation to the campus and its services, such as health, counseling, and the library, and to the professional dance world. Includes an introduction to the resources and performance spaces in New York City, one of the major dance capitals of the world.

Credits: 1

Our Community in Dialogue is a one-semester course taught by a team of faculty and staff, which introduces students to the values and diversity of the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College community by fostering dialogues, small group discussions and large group activities.

Credits: 1

“Dance Athletic Training”, a course focusing on athletic training, injury prevention, and health & wellness education; required for all Dance BFA students.

Credits: 1

A study of the origins and training in the technique of hip-hop as a contemporary form of “street dance.”

Credits: 1.5

Focusing on training students in various popular choreography styles including Jazz Funk, Salsa, Jazz Dance and Hip Hop, this course is designed especially for students from any discipline.

Credits: 1.5

The first semester offers a foundation for video production with movement; the second semester expands on the basics to explore experimental applications. In this combined lab and lecture course, an emphasis is placed on project-based learning.

Credits: 2

Introduces students to the art of dance through live performance. Drawing on the resources of the Conservatory of Dance, students meet in the Dance Theatre Lab to view a wide range of performances by dance majors. Pre-performance lectures provide context for the works viewed and explore how dance functions as a form of communication, individual expression, and sociopolitical reflection.

Credits: 3

Surveys the history of black dance in America and highlights the contributions of African American dancers and choreographers to a broad range of genres, including social dance, jazz, tap, modern, ballet, and hip hop. Reveals the interdependent relationship between dance and sociopolitical forces and explores the many contexts that shaped the contributions of African American artists, including plantation practice, minstrel shows, vaudeville, and the concert stage.

Credits: 3

An introduction to major choreographers of the 20th and 21st century with a focus on Western theatrical dance. Original source readings, videos, and discussions reveal dance as an art form imbued with personal aesthetics and influenced by broader sociopolitical contexts. Subject matter includes modernism, postmodernism, and contemporary practice.

Credits: 3

A lecture course, required for freshman dance majors, in which students study the skeletal structure, muscles, tendons, and ligaments; movement range in joints; and injury care, cure, and prevention.

Credits: 3

Introduction to Rhythm aims to train dancers to hear music in a thoughtful, informed, and critical manner by studying elements, terminology, and notation skills. A further aim is to improve students’ musicality when dancing.

Credits: .5

This semester builds upon the foundational work in rhythmic training from the fall. The course aims to train dancers to hear music in a thoughtful, informed, and critical manner by studying elements, terminology, and notation skills. A further aim is to improve students’ musicality when dancing.

Credits: .5

A year-long course, required for all freshman dance majors. An introduction to basic dance production techniques, including lighting, sound/recording, stage management, and running crew. Involves classwork and crew assignments on dance productions.

Credits: 2

A year-long course, required for all freshman dance majors. An introduction to basic dance production techniques, including lighting, sound/recording, stage management, and running crew. Involves class work and crew assignments on dance productions. Open to students in other disciplines.

Credits: 2

A survey of Western theatrical dance. The roots of the ballet in Renaissance Italy and France through 20th-century developments in ballet and modern dance are studied as our cultural heritage. Required for all sophomore dance majors.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD1030

A survey of Western theatrical dance. The roots of the ballet in Renaissance Italy and France through 20th-century developments in ballet and modern dance are studied as our cultural heritage. Required for all sophomore dance majors.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD2060

An in-depth exploration of historical style and the elements of music. Fall: Musical masterworks from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, with an analysis of their compositional techniques, along with examples of choreographic works and approaches especially suited to the music cited. Spring: Musical masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. The approaches covered include Impressionism, Expressionism, atonality, folk- and jazz-inflected works, Cubist and Dadaist movements, neoclassicism, midcentury experimentalism, indeterminacy, electronic, minimalism, and the influence of world music.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD1653 And DPD1663

An in-depth exploration of historical style and the elements of music. Fall: Musical masterworks from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, with an analysis of their compositional techniques, along with examples of choreographic works and approaches especially suited to the music cited. Spring: Musical masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. The approaches covered include Impressionism, Expressionism, atonality, folk- and jazz-inflected works, Cubist and Dadaist movements, neoclassicism, midcentury experimentalism, indeterminacy, electronic, minimalism, and the influence of world music.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD2650

Dance and Theatre students come together exploring new ways to conceive theatre, incorporating choreographic and dramaturgical components through text and movement, creating a combined form of storytelling. The goal is to expand the students’ understanding and ability to use different techniques pulling from both genres; merging disciplines to fully live inside the story, creating art that is immersive and integrative.

Credits: 2

In this exploration of neuroaesthetics, students examine the ways in which new advances in cognitive research have enriched people’s understanding and appreciation of art making. Art forms covered include dance, music, and visual arts.

Credits: 4

The fall semester of a year-long overview of the development of Western theatrical dance from the early 20th century to the present day. The interdependent relationship between dance and society is revealed as students examine dance as a phenomenon that shapes and is shaped by history, culture, politics, religion, artistry, and aesthetics. Periods and topics covered include modernism, postmodernism, and contemporary practice. DPD 3330 focuses on American choreographers.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD2060 And DPD2070

The spring semester of a year-long overview of the development of Western theatrical dance from the early 20th century to the present day. The interdependent relationship between dance and society is revealed as students examine dance as a phenomenon that shapes and is shaped by history, culture, politics, religion, artistry, and aesthetics. Periods and topics covered include modernism, postmodernism, and contemporary practice. DPD 3331 features a global perspective.

Credits: 2

PREREQ: DPD2060 And DPD2070

Learn basic costume construction techniques and design principles, with a focus on understanding the challenges of designing costumes for dance.

Credits: 2

Enables dancers to communicate effectively about music; review scores and recordings; select music for choreography; and increase the musical sensibility of their dancing. Fundamental elements of music across multiple cultures are tied together, and music from the 20th century to the present is explored in the context of important choreography. Student read/perform rhythms in single and mixed meters.

Credits: 3

PREREQ: DPD2650 And DPD2660

Enables dancers to communicate effectively about music; review scores and recordings; select music for choreography; and increase the musical sensibility of their dancing. Fundamental elements of music across multiple cultures are tied together, and music from the 20th century to the present is explored in the context of important choreography.

Credits: 2.5

Prepares graduating seniors to enter the professional world by preparing them to make aesthetic choices regarding the music that they use for their own compositions and to work with live musical accompanists.

Credits: .5

An evaluation of juniors in all dance concentrations, designed to prepare students for their senior projects. Requirements include: completion of a junior credit audit and a written junior project proposal; preparation of one composition piece, to be presented to the faculty; a performance; and completion of a crew assignment. Required for all junior dance majors.

Credits: 1

A seminar for dancers in preparation for their transition into the professional field. Lectures include guest speakers who address relevant issues in career building.

Credits: 1

The fall semester of a year-long technique course that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

The spring semester of a year-long technique course that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM1010

For beginners and those with little dance experience, or those who have not had modern training for many years. Includes warm-up exercises, alignment focus, and movement patterns and combinations.

Credits: 1.5

An introduction to improvisation in movement, exploring the creative process as it is alive within the moving body. Students should come with a desire to move, an open mind, and willingness to explore. Open to all levels of ability; no previous dance experience is necessary.

Credits: 1.5

Learn the diverse dance & drum culture of West Africa, through dancing, drumming, singing, presentations and video clips. Cultural learning will focus on the meaning and purpose of the dances; call and response singing; the role of the drum; and social expressions of communal life.

Credits: 1.5

Discover New Way Vogue, a core conditioning warm-up and stretch series will prep the body to Vogue. Arms control will be a main element with a focus on precision work to create lines, shapes, and face-framing movements with the arms. Students will emulate the poses of models from the eponymous fashion magazine while incorporating duck walks and dips.

Credits: 1.5

Introduces dancers to the fundamentals of contact improvisation technique and explores contact improvisation as a dance and performance practice in duet, group, and solo form.

Credits: .5

PREREQ: DPC1020

Introduces dancers to the fundamentals of contact improvisation technique and explores contact improvisation as a dance and performance practice in duet, group, and solo form.

Credits: .5

A modern dance technique class for junior and senior dance majors that explores the movement ranges of modern partnering. Trust and the physical expertise required to execute modern partnering are built through choreographed combinations that are mastered weekly in class.

Credits: 1

A modern dance technique class for junior and senior dance majors that explores the movement ranges of modern partnering. Trust and the physical expertise required to execute modern partnering are built through choreographed combinations that are mastered weekly in class.

Credits: 1

Students learn the principles of yoga, including meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), and asana (postures). The focus is on awareness of breath and the body as a means toward self-awareness, both on and off the mat. In calming tensions of the body and busyness of the mind, overall well-being is enhanced. In doing so, students become more aware of how they experience life.

Credits: .5

Students delve into courting, accessing, and developing creativity, imagination, and innovation through whole-body fluidity. Several creative processes are explored, such as choreography, voice, and movement into text and movement; poetry in motion; writing; acting; and becoming aware of presence and how to embody it in a wide range of performance and life circumstances.

Credits: .5

Students learn the principles of the Alexander Technique, a psycho-physical method for re-educating the body. By identifying habitual ways of moving and making a different choice, students can improve the use of their bodies. The focus is on discussion and exploration of major body joints, movement explorations based on everyday actions, and movement explorations from the floor to standing and moving in space.

Credits: .5

Students learn the basic techniques of Swedish massage and develop their own personal sequence (style) of stroke applications, to be applied in a typical one-hour massage session. The focus is on draping techniques, basic anatomy, pathology, and the “dos and don’ts” of dealing with injuries.

Credits: .5

Students learn the methodology of Joseph Pilates. The six major principles of the Pilates method of body conditioning, the five elements of the mind, the powerhouse, and core stabilization are explained and discussed. Applying these concepts, students perform the basic Pilates mat exercises.

Credits: .5

Students learn the methodology of Joseph Pilates. The six major principles of the Pilates method of body conditioning, the five elements of the mind, the powerhouse, and core stabilization are explained and discussed. Applying these concepts, students perform the basic Pilates mat exercises.

Credits: .5

PREREQ: DPM1555 Or DPC1300

An introduction to the methodology of Joseph Pilates via his originally designed Pilates equipment, which is spring-based resistance. The focus is on the Reformer; the Cadillac/Wall Units, the Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, and Ladder Barrel, plus additional equipment such as the Small Barrel and Spine Corrector are secondary. Students participate in servicing the Pilates equipment.

Credits: .5

PREREQ: DPM1555 Or DPC1300

CoreConnection is a new course exploring various avenues to access and build functional core strength. A deep knowledge of the connections between the upper and the lower body will give the student access to the strength they do have and exercises are specially tailored to develop individual tools to effectively build both core and general strength. Combined with solid dance technique, a strong and flexible body is the best tool for injury prevention. This course seeks to be a supplementing component to any training or rehabilitation and is beneficial for all levels and abilities. CoreConnection incorporates principles from a variety of modalities, including GYROTONIC©. The class is taught through floor work, seated work on a stool and standing work.

Credits: .5

PREREQ: DPM1555

Students learn the principles of Somatic Practice – a self-treatment that encourages awareness of the body and its ability to restore balance and to repair itself. Students learn to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living and to listen deeply to the body in order to heal the mind/body split.

Credits: .5

Students learn the principles of the MELT Method – a self-treatment that improves the body’s ability to restore balance and repair itself, which can create remarkable, lasting changes. Students learn to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. MELT focuses on a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue to provide the body with ultimate support and optimal mind-body connection.

Credits: .5

Students learn the principles of the MELT Method – a self-treatment that improves the body’s ability to restore balance and repair itself, which can create remarkable, lasting changes. Students learn to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. MELT focuses on a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue to provide the body with ultimate support and optimal mind-body connection.

Credits: .5

An exploration of the diverse dance and drum culture of Africa and the diaspora through dancing, drumming, singing, presentations, and video clips. Cultural learning focuses on the meaning and purpose of the dances and the call-and-response singing, the role of the drum, and social expressions of communal life.

Credits: .5

Gaga is a movement language developed by Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company. It provides a framework for discovering and strengthening the body and adding flexibility, stamina, and agility while lightening the senses and imagination. Gaga raises awareness of physical weaknesses, awakens numb areas, exposes physical fixations, and offers ways for their elimination. Classes are provided by Gaga USA.

Credits: .5

An introduction to the cultural history and contemporary practice of Irish dance. Students learn traditional solo and ensemble Irish dance forms and investigate the stylistic and historical connections between Irish dance and more mainstream forms of ballet and tap dance. Special focus is on choreographic experimentation within traditional Irish dance forms and on learning the repertory of contemporary Irish dance choreographers.

Credits: .5

Students learn a wide range of choreography from numerous Broadway shows and different eras of dance in the theatre world. The focus is on musicality, improvisation skills, and character development. Choreography is placed in the context of song lyrics and relationships with other dancers and the audience.

Credits: .5

Explores the various uses of text and movement in choreography and performance. Students experiment with the use of movement and pre-existing text, including poetry, prose, and theatrical dialogue. The focus is on the creation of original text and movement. The contemporary work of such choreographers as Bill T. Jones, David Gordon, William Forsythe, and Claire Porter is also investigated.

Credits: .5

Class in modern/contemporary dance technique for freshman dance majors.

Credits: 1

Class in modern/contemporary dance technique for freshman dance majors.

Credits: 1

A year-long technique course that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty..

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM1020

A year-long technique course that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM2010

Students continue to learn the methodology of Joseph Pilates and master the physical and mental principles and philosophy of the Traditional Pilates Mat Program. Students gain a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the motion of the body and focus on efficiency in each and every movement taught.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPM1555

A year-long technique course that provides intermediate/professional-level training for students in Level III modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM2020

A year-long technique course that provides intermediate/professional-level training for students in Level III modern technique. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM3010

Students work under the direction of faculty and/or guest choreographers on repertory material designed for this course. Content includes artistic interpretation, style, musicality, and coaching relevant to the movement presented weekly and developed throughout the semester.

Credits: .5

Students participate in the process of rehearsing a ballet work to be performed at the Performing Arts Center, on tour, or in the Dance Theatre Lab. In a practical application of technique, students are required to analyze movement vocabulary and adapt general principles to specific movement challenges. They also engage in various professional models of creating, rehearsing, and performing: learning material taught by the choreographer, altering or inflecting material as directed, and responding to creative assignments. Students practice receiving and/or participating in critical feedback and are guided in understanding the individual performer’s responsibility in achieving the success of the whole work.

Credits: 2

Students work under the direction of faculty and/or guest choreographers on repertory material designed for this course. Content includes artistic interpretation, style, musicality, and coaching relevant to the movement presented weekly and developed throughout the semester.

Credits: .5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Modern training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Techniques covered may include: Cunningham, Graham, Limon, and Contemporary. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques.

Credits: 1.5

Students continue to learn the methodology of Joseph Pilates and master the physical and mental principles and philosophy of the Traditional Pilates Mat Program. Applying these concepts, students perform the advanced Pilates mat exercises.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPM1555 And DPM1556

Students continue to learn the methodology of Joseph Pilates and master the physical and mental principles and philosophy of the Traditional Pilates Mat Program. Students learn to physically perform the Traditional Pilates Mat exercises and to instruct others on how to perform them with clear and detailed step-by-step directions.

Credits: 1

PREREQ: DPM3550

A modern dance technique class for junior and senior dance majors that explores the movement ranges of modern partnering. Trust and the physical expertise required to execute modern partnering are built through choreographed combinations that are mastered weekly in class.

Credits: 1

A modern dance technique class for junior and senior dance majors that explores the movement ranges of modern partnering. Trust and the physical expertise required to execute modern partnering are built through choreographed combinations that are mastered weekly in class.

Credits: 1

An exploration of the diverse dance and drum culture of Africa and the diaspora through dancing, drumming, singing, presentations, and video clips. Cultural learning focuses on the meaning and purpose of the dances and the call-and-response singing, the role of the drum, and social expressions of communal life.

Credits: .5

Gaga is a movement language developed by Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company. It provides a framework for discovering and strengthening the body and adding flexibility, stamina, and agility while lightening the senses and imagination. Gaga raises awareness of physical weaknesses, awakens numb areas, exposes physical fixations, and offers ways for their elimination. Classes are provided by Gaga USA.

Credits: .5

An introduction to the cultural history and contemporary practice of Irish dance. Students learn traditional solo and ensemble Irish dance forms and investigate the stylistic and historical connections between Irish dance and more mainstream forms of ballet and tap dance. Special focus is on choreographic experimentation within traditional Irish dance forms and on learning the repertory of contemporary Irish dance choreographers.

Credits: .5

Students learn a wide range of choreography from numerous Broadway shows and different eras of dance in the theatre world. The focus is on musicality, improvisation skills, and character development. Choreography is placed in the context of song lyrics and relationships with other dancers and the audience.

Credits: .5

Explores the various uses of text and movement in choreography and performance. Students experiment with the use of movement and pre-existing text, including poetry, prose, and theatrical dialogue. The focus is on the creation of original text and movement. The contemporary work of such choreographers as Bill T. Jones, David Gordon, William Forsythe, and Claire Porter is also investigated.

Credits: .5

Class in modern/contemporary dance technique.

Credits: 1

Class in modern/contemporary dance technique.

Credits: 1

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Modern training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Techniques covered may include: Cunningham, Graham, Limon, and Contemporary. Students improve and reinforce technical proficiency, artistic growth, and performance skills. They also build and retain a movement range and vocabulary that demonstrates an increase in strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance through classical and contemporary modern dance techniques.

Credits: 1.5

A year-long technique course. Placement audition required; placement by faculty. Two semesters of Modern Dance Technique IV are required for BFA dance performance students.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM3020

A year-long technique course. Placement audition required; placement by faculty. Two semesters of Modern Dance Technique IV are required for BFA dance performance students.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: DPM4010