• DANC 3350: Choreography

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3330 and University Advanced Standing. Provides in-depth experience in the choreographic process. Focuses on development of personal voice in choreography and the ability to generate choreographic form intrinsic to thematic content. Explores the use of choreographic forms and devices as means of developing thematic content. Requires intensive exploration of the creative process through imaginative thinking, creating, and crafting in movement.
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• DANC 3400: Dance in the Elementary School XF

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces the philosophy, educational benefits, and teaching methods of dance for children. Teaches movement as an effective and motivational medium for building self awareness, expression, and discipline. Develops skills in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains. Places emphasis on learning through problem-solving and on integrative learning. Addresses the Utah State Core Curriculum in Dance for the elementary school. Completion of a second course is required to satisfy the fine arts requirements (see Graduation section of catalog).
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• DANC 341R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): By audition. Builds technical, performance, and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Emphasizes body and performance techniques; axial and locomotor skills; total body connectivity movement progressions; increased spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative acuity; risk-taking; and movement commitment. Includes aspects of composition, improvisation, and performance as they relate to technique. May be repeated for up to 9 credits total toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 3420: Dance in the Elementary Schools Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3400 and University Advanced Standing. Builds on the methods, strategies, and dance pedagogy studied in the DANC 3400 Dance in the Elementary Schools course. Focuses on the practicum experience in the elementary schools using the Utah Secondary Dance Core Curriculum.
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• DANC 342R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 341R or by audition. Builds technical, performance and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Expands on the skills and concepts introduced in DANC 341R. Emphasizes body and performance techniques, axial and locomotor skills, total body connectivity movement progressions; increased spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative acuity; risk-taking; and movement commitment. Includes aspects of composition, improvisation, and performance as they relate to technique. May be repeated for up to 9 credits total toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 3450: Modern/Contemporary Dance Teaching Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3400 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces methodologies, strategies, ideologies, and philosophies of dance pedagogy based on current research and practices. Emphasizes lesson plan writing using the Utah State Secondary Dance Core Curriculum and the National Dance Standards. Integrates theory and practice through lecture, discussion, writing, and classroom teaching experiences in the college and public school settings.
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• DANC 346R: Synergy Dance Company

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Corequisite(s): DANC 143R or DANC 144R or DANC 243R or DANC 244R or DANC 341R or DANC 342R or DANC 441R or DANC 442R. Designed for students to gain more advanced understanding of artistry through the process and performance of student, faculty, and guest choreography in a formal and informal performance settings. Combines participation in technique, performance, composition, and improvisation. Also includes lectures and demonstrations for local schools and other interested groups. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $74 for practical experience applies.
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• DANC 348R: Special Topics in Dance

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and Department Approval. Addresses emerging topics, issues, and developments related to dance. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio time for application and evaluation. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.
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• DANC 360R: Esprit d c

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Explores Hip Hop dance culture through a performance-based experience, developing technical and performative skills, and further developing dance artistry. Provides students with opportunities to perform the works of professional choreographers (faculty and guests) in a variety of formal and informal settings. Engages dancers with the choreographic process by providing the opportunity to set choreography on company members. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $80 for support applies.
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• DANC 3610: Intermediate Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s):DANC 161R and University Advanced Standing. Covers the theory and practice of core conditioning principles with specific application to dance. Includes regularly scheduled conditioning work outs with accompanying lectures, where recognition and appropriate responses to common dance injuries will be discussed.
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