• DANC 144R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 143R. Focuses on development of solid foundational skills in modern dance/contemporary dance technique and theory that prepare the student for an intensive major program. Emphasizes the development of strength, flexibility, core support, coordination, kinesthetic awareness and memory, and movement expressiveness. Includes experience in improvisation and composition as a means of understanding and applying technical skills in performance settings. May be repeated for a total of six credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 150R: Beginning Jazz Dance

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Gives students experience in jazz dance including rhythms, style, and jazz techniques. Includes basic jazz terminology. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• DANC 151R: Intermediate Jazz Dance

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches intermediate jazz technique, style and rhythm. Increases coordination, stamina, strength and flexibility through appropriate principles of jazz training. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• DANC 1520: Folk Dance I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Presents music, dance steps, and styles of folk dances from different countries. Teaches basic dance formations, positions, and terminology.
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• DANC 1530: Folk Dance II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 1520. Acquaints students with intermediate level folk dances from around the world, including steps, styling, music and costumes. Discusses cultural characteristics that are expressed through folk dance.
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• DANC 1540: Clogging I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches basic steps, styling and history of clogging. Includes dances and freestyle clogging choreography.
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• DANC 1550: Clogging II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 1540 or equivalent experience. Teaches buck-style clogging and steps of complex rhythm and structure. Includes upper body movement patterns and emphasizes total body coordination. Examines contemporary and historical trends in clogging.
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• DANC 156R: African Dance I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores traditional movements and rhythms from Central and West Africa and is accompanied by live drumming. Focuses on the development of solid foundational skills in African dance technique. Emphasizes the cultural significance of various dances and rhythms as well as the influences of the African aesthetic in contemporary dance and culture. Includes participation, video, and guest instructors from Africa. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $40 for support applies.
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• DANC 158R: Tap Dance I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces basic steps and rhythms of tap dance. Reviews the history of this American theatrical dance form. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• DANC 159R: Hip Hop I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores a variety of Hip Hop Dance styles and moves to the latest music. Introduces students to fundamental dance techniques. Discusses Hip Hop as a cultural movement. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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