• DANC 1510R: Ballroom Dance I, International Standard

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students interested in developing skills in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. Emphasizes beginning skills of correct dance position, rhythm, footwork, and etiquette in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of the basic parts of footwork to Standard Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Understand leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Understand and perform basic steps in Waltz, Tango and Quickstep and how the steps fit together in a routine. 4. Identify and describe ballroom dance terms. 5. Examine and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. FA, SP
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• DANC 1520: World Dance Forms

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students interested in developing skills in international world/folk dance. Introduces students to dance styles from around the world. Students will learn standard steps and formations for a variety of dances in a studio setting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate dance skills at a beginning level for a select, pre-determined "world" dance. 2. Examine and discuss the historical, cultural, and sociopolitical implications of the featured "world" dance. 3. Examine and describe use of time/space/energy in the selected "world" dance. 4. Demonstrate rhythmical and musical awareness pertinent to the selected "world" dance. 5. Describe and discuss cultural diversity in dance on a global level. FA, SP
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• DANC 1530R: Ballroom Dance I, International Latin

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students interested in developing skills in International Latin Ballroom dance, including Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. Emphasizes beginning skills of correct dance position, rhythm, footwork, and etiquette in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of the basic parts of footwork to Latin Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Perform basic steps in Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba and demonstrate how the steps fit together in a routine. 4. Identify and describe ballroom dance terms. 5. Examine and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. FA, SP
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• DANC 1540R: Movement for Musical Theatre

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students pursuing majors in Dance, Music, or Theatre, and for other students interested in developing skills in dance movement styles for musical theatre. Covers style and technique in preparation for Utah Tech University musical theatre productions, and can include tap and character dance. Taught in a structured studio setting. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and discuss the expressive potential of the body. 2. Develop the coordination of a moving body. 3. Demonstrate increased intellectual and kinesthetic understanding. 4. Analyze and discuss the phenomenon known as musical theater. FA
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• DANC 1580R: Tap Dance

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Dance students and for others interested in developing tap dance skills. Introduces basic tap dance movements and an appreciation for tap dance in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of tap dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning tap dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and genre specific coordination of feet, legs, arms, and head. 3. Perform beginning tap dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA, SP
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• DANC 2101R: Ballet Technique II

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides continued training for dance majors in classical ballet technique. Focus is placed on body alignment and proper placement as well as extending vocabulary and technical proficiency. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning ballet exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform advanced beginning ballet exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. Prerequisite: DANC 1101R. FA, SP
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• DANC 2110: Orientation to Dance Major

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students interested in pursuing a career or emphasis in dance. Designed to introduce basic history of dance and different genres of dance to enable students to make certain critical analyses and identify style, form, technique, and individuals who have made significant contributions in the dance field. Examines various dimensions of the dance discipline, including performance, choreography, teaching, dance criticism, dance science/medicine, movement analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Taught through lecture, reading, discussion, writing, practice sessions, and video observation. This course serves as a prerequisite to DANC 3260: Dance Production, DANC 3900: Dance Composition, DANC 3710: Dance in a Cultural Perspective, DANC 4710: Dance History, DANC 4510: Kinesiology for Dancers, and DANC 4600: Dance Pedagogy. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe dance as an academic discipline. 2. List and describe the elements and functions of dance. 3. Identify major genres, roles, and careers in dance. 4. Analyze the choreographic process as creative research. 5. Assess the diversity of dance in community, regional, national and global culture. 6. Observe and write about dance performance using a dance analysis model. 7. Develop a personal Reflective Practice. SP
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• DANC 2201R: Modern Dance II

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The second level modern dance technique for Dance majors and continues to focus on the mastery of fundamental technical facility. Principles of alignment, connectivity, and dynamic expression in movement are emphasized. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of modern dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning modern dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform advanced beginning modern dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Perform improvisation and composition studies that demonstrate an understanding of time, space, and energy as the elements of dance. 5. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 6. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. Prerequisite: DANC 1201R. FA, SP
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• DANC 2221R: Pointe I

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Students with at least basic ballet experience will gain an understanding of the correct way to arrive en pointe with one or two feet, and grow in strength and agility within the classical ballet repertoire. Successful completers will be able to successfully execute a short, simple variation en pointe. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered based upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform beginning ballet exercises en pointe with correct technique and alignment. 2. Examine and discuss the history, difficulty, and beauty of dancing en pointe. 3. Perform beginning combinations en pointe with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. FA, SP
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• DANC 2300R: Dance Partnering

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The study of dance partnering that can be applied to ballet, modern dance, musical theatre, jazz dance, ballroom dance, pairs skating, and ice dancing. The male dancer will learn how and where to place his hands, how to use his legs, how to hold his back, how to tell the female dancer what to do to assist him in maintaining her balance and in lifts. The female dancer will learn how to hold her body in turns and lifts, and how to tell the male to help her in maintaining her balance on three-quarter or full pointe and in lifts. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform the fundamental skills needed for partnering in ballet, modern, jazz, ballroom, and other dance genres. 2. Apply partnering techniques to develop coordination, strength, and endurance. 3. Demonstrate the ability to work well with a dance partner. 4. Understand the artistry of partnering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. SP
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