• DANC 2330: Improvisation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students interested in experiencing and developing skills in dance improvisation. Students are led through guided explorations as a means to gaining an understanding of the elements of dance, developing performance skills, gaining sensitivity and spontaneity in group interactions, and acquiring tools for movement invention. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the basic elements of dance: time, space, and energy. 2. Execute a greater sense of presence and self-expression in dance performance. 3. Respond spontaneously to the movements of other dancers and environmental stimuli. 4. Analyze personal movement tendencies as well as the means to expand personal movement vocabularies and creative inventiveness. 5. Apply a sense of increased sensitivity to other dancers as well as a variety of dance spaces. 6. Recall and formulate movement created through improvisation. 7. Analyze dance performance, both verbally and in writing. 8. Create, revise, perform, and assess improvisational dance scores. FA
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• DANC 2450R: Aerial Dance Technique II

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is designed for students with previous experience in aerial dance technique and focuses on intermediate level technical instruction and creative exploration on the aerial fabric apparatus, as well as other aerial equipment as available. Safety is the first priority throughout this course. Students will develop an intermediate understanding of aerial technique and alignment as they learn various climbs, wraps, locks, and inversions on the aerial equipment. Stretching, conditioning, strength training, rigging, and anatomy discussions directly related to aerial work will be supplemented with material from textbooks and videos to expand aerial vocabulary and historical knowledge. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform intermediate aerial dance vocabulary with proper technique. 2. Identify families of skills, common bases of support, and root positions on various aerial apparatuses at an intermediate level. 3. Create and perform a personally expressive sequence utilizing proper aerial dance technique and intermediate vocabulary. 4. Examine connections between aerial dance technique and other aspects of dance and theater training. 5. Discuss basic rigging and safety precautions with respect for working in the air. 6. Describe basic anatomy and injury prevention related to aerial dance technique. Course fee required. Prerequisites: DANC 1450R (Grade B+ or higher). SP
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• DANC 2500R: Jazz Dance II

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students pursuing a major in Dance, and for others interested in developing jazz dance skills. Continuing DANC 1500, focuses on more difficult combinations and introduces performance styles so students will further develop a personal style of movement in a structured studio setting. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of jazz dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning jazz dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform different styles of jazz including lyrical, contemporary, Broadway, and/or classical jazz 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. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. SP
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• DANC 2510R: Ballroom Dance II - International Standard

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Continuation of DANC 1510R. Further development of in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. Greater emphasis is given to footwork, posture, movement, rhythm, and alignment in an enjoyable, structured class. 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 footwork to Standard Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate increased understanding through performance of leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Identify Ballroom Dance Terms verbally and in practice. 4. Analyze and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. Prerequisite: DANC 1510R. SP
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• DANC 2530R: Ballroom Dance II, International Latin

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Continuation of DANC 1530R. Further development of in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. Greater emphasis is given to footwork, posture, movement, rhythm, and alignment in an enjoyable, structured class. 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 footwork and to International Latin Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate increased understanding through performance of leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Identify ballroom dance terms while learning the steps. 4. Perform intermediate "silver" of Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Paso Doble. 5. Analyze and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. Prerequisite: DANC 1530R. FA
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• DANC 2580R: Tap Dance II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  An intermediate tap dance course that focuses on proper technique, correct rhythm, and clarity of sound while introducing more complicated combinations, step patterns and vocabulary. Attention is given to counting, accenting, and technicality. A variety of steps, styles, contemporary tap masters' combinations, and famous tap dances will be introduced. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Build on the six basic sounds of tap dance by memorizing and performing intermediate tap combinations. 2. Recall and apply increases sound and rhythm patterns with advanced tap terminology and varied styles of tap dance. 3. Analyze and interpret music and use tap shoes as an instrument through improvisation and choreography. 4. Understand different percussive movement styles and famous tap artists. 5. Apply performance skills including stage presence, confidence and interpretation. Prerequisite: DANC 1580R (Grade C or higher) or instructor permission. SP
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• DANC 2810R: Ballroom Dance Team

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For members of the competitive ballroom dance team. Prepares students for participation in exhibition and competitive ballroom dance activities, focusing on skill development, stage presentation, and actual performance. Repeatable up to 16 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the relationship of the individual couple to the whole team. 2. Understand how steps are adjusted to fit into routines. 3. Apply an understanding of the relationship between music and the flow of a routine. 4. Understand how audiences relate to performances. 5. Develop and apply personal, collaborative, and performance skills. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Audition and Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• DANC 2990: Seminars in Dance

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Fees may be required for some seminar courses and instructor permission will be optional at the request of the instructor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine select career options in the dance field through seminar activities. 2. Describe opportunities to communicate with professionals in the field of dance. 3. Discuss, compare, and analyze ideas pertinent to the course theme.
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• DANC 3101R: Ballet Technique III

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides dance majors with continued training in classical ballet technique. In addition to increasing vocabulary and technical proficiency, emphasis is placed on musicality and performance quality. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an intermediate/advanced knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform intermediate/advanced ballet exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform intermediate/advanced 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 2101R. FA, SP
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• DANC 3201R: Modern Dance III

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Continue to focus on mastery of technical facility, bodily connectivity, and expressiveness. Technique and performance skills are built through exposure to increasingly complex movement material. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an intermediate/advanced knowledge of modern dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform intermediate/advanced modern dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform intermediate/advanced 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 2201R; or department consent. FA, SP
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