• DANC 4260: Ballet Pedagogy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces a variety of teaching methodologies to inform the instruction of ballet technique classes. Develops interpersonal skills as they relate to classroom management. Explores various styles of ballet to help students construct effective lesson plans and curricula.. Course lab fee of $61 applies
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• DANC 427R: Ballet Technique and Theory IV

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 327R or advanced equivalent skill level to be determined by audition. Corequisite(s): DANC 421R or DANC 423R. For ballet students at an advanced skill level. Provides experience in barre and center work with increasing complexity to refine coordination, control, and flexibility. Emphasizes artistic choice-making as it relates to musicality. Requires ballet attire. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies. Corequisite:    DANC 421R
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• DANC 428R: Ballet Technique V

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 427R or advanced equivalent skill level to be determined by audition. Corequisite(s): DANC 421R or DANC 423R. For ballet students who successfully audition for Utah Regional Ballet Company at an advanced skill level and artistic skill level who are prepared for the technical difficulties required at a professional level. Provides hands-on experience in barre and center floor work to fully develop the professional artist. Successful completers will be prepared to participate on a professional performance level. May be repeated for a total of 24 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 429R: Utah Metropolitan Ballet Repertory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Advanced/Professional Skill level; determined by audition. Corequisite(s): (DANC 421R, DANC 423R) or DANC 427R, DANC 428R. For serious ballet students showing a high level of talent and technical achievement. Explores the development of artistic interpretation as students learn styles of various repertoire works. Successful completers should be qualified to perform as a competent corps de ballet member. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. Course lab fee of $75 for specialized materials applies.
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• DANC 4350: Senior Capstone I WE

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3140, DANC 3630, DANC 3680, and (DANC 3340, or DANC 3350, or DANC 3740), and University Advanced Standing. Prepares senior dance majors with the skills, resources, and portfolio/marketing materials needed to apply for graduate work or professional opportunities in dance. Emphasizes digital portfolio development and biographical writing, personal web page creation, audition and interview strategies, and dance resources. Includes writing, performance, research, video editing and multimedia work.. Course fee of $16 applies.
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• DANC 4360: Senior Capstone II WE

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3680 and DANC 4350 and DANC 4880 and (DANC 3340 or DANC 3350 or DANC 3740 with a B- or higher) and University Advanced Standing. Designed for senior dance students as the second course in a capstone sequence. Emphasizes through choreography, performance, and production a synthesis of the knowledge and skills developed in the B.S. and B.F.A. degrees in Dance. Includes writing, collaborative work, discussion, lecture, and intensive studio preparation of choreography.. Course fee of $66 applies.
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• DANC 441R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level IV/Semester I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): By audition. Builds technical, performance, and theoretical understanding and skills in modern dance/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 towards graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 442R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level IV/ Semester II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 441R or by audition. Builds rigorous technical, performance, and theoretical training. Emphasizes advanced performance sequences and progressions that utilize technical, kinesthetic, and expressive skills. Includes challenging spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative performance skills, 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 4430: Dance Teaching Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3450 and University Advanced Standing. For secondary dance licensure majors or dance majors interested in dance pedagogy. Builds on the methodologies, strategies, ideologies and philosophies of dance pedagogy studied in DNCE 3430. Emphasizes lesson plan and unit development, instruction, and assessment based on the National and Utah State Dance Standards. Focuses on the integration of theory and practice during a practicum experience in the secondary public schools setting. Includes writing, reading, discussion, and participation.
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• DANC 446R: Contemporary Dance Ensemble

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): By audition. Corequisite(s): DANC 341R or DANC 342R or DANC 441R or DANC 442R. Designed for students with advanced technical, performance, and artistic skills. Provides students interested in further developing their artistry with opportunities to perform the works of professional choreographers in formal and informal settings. Explores a variety of contemporary and historical choreographic approaches. Prepares students for work in a professional modern dance company. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $75 for practical experience applies.
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