Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Basic skills of social dance, including the fox-trot, cha-cha, waltz, swing, rumba, polka, and novelty dances. Also introduction tango, merengue, and samba. Enroll as an individual or with partner. No experience necessary.

Ideal for anyone with previous ballroom dance experience or in any form of dance. Emphasis on styling and upper level dance patterns.

Fundamental skills involved in jazz, modern, ballet, and aerobic dance.

Dance styles and rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean. Emphasizes folkloric dance of these regions. No dance experience necessary.

An introduction to the history and practice of tap dance with an emphasis on styles, musicality, and technique.

Basic vocabulary of jazz dance. Emphasizes strength, technique, coordination, musicality, and appreciation of the art form. No dance experience necessary.

For students with training in jazz. Emphasizes mastering techniques and developing personal style.

Develops basic understanding of ballet. Develops skills in alignment, technique, and movement. No dance experience necessary.

Continuation of DTS 239. Further development of technical phrases, positions, center work, and ballet vocabulary.

For students with previous ballet training. Challenging center work, introduction of developed technical phrases, and repertory.

Continuation of DTS 242. Emphasizes developing complexity in precision, strength, alignment, and performance skills.

Introduces basic vocabulary including correct placement, technique and quality of movement.

Continuation of DTS 244. Emphasizes technical development and proper alignment.

For students with previous training in modern dance. Emphasizes technique or style developed by Graham, Horton, Humphrey, or Limon.

Basic improvisation for use in choreography and improvisational settings. Develops spontaneity of movement.

Introduction to Latin American dancing including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Samba. Develop dance skills for use in social settings and gain appreciation of artistic, athletic, and cultural qualities of dance. Covers partnering, style, rhythm, and music.

This course introduces students to origins and techniques that constitute Hip Hop dance. Students will learn about Hip Hop dance as a part of hip hop culture that can contribute to personal and societal awareness.

Further development of tap dance knowledge, technique, and artistry

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Foundations of movement covers Kinesiology and Somatics as they inform movement technique/skill. Emphasis will be placed on application of knowledge to personal practice and pedagogy/coaching.

Histories of ballet, modern, tap and jazz dance, and their impact on dance as we know it today. Readings, discussion, viewing and demonstration. No dance experience necessary.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution¿s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student¿s transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration and definition of the shape and content of dance. Improvisation, motivation, style, purpose, and precise movement. Factors contributing to performance and choreography. Prior completion of at least three DTS technique classes.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.