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  • DANC 2330: Improvisation

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For students interested in experiencing and developing skills in physical inventiveness and performance intuition and immediacy. Provides guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement vocabulary, spontaneous group interaction, and the ability to recall and give form to movement generated improvisationally.. Course lab fee of $64 for Dance Accompanist applies.
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  • DANC 2340: Composition

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 2330. Pre- or Corequisite(s): DANC 1430R, or DANC 1440R, or Instructor Approval. For students interested in experiencing and developing skills in dance composition. Includes conceptual and practical exploration of the basic elements of dance in both solo and group forms. Investigates the relationship between choreographic intention, movement invention, content, and form/structure. Introduces choreographic devices and forms and encourages experimentation in the choreographic process. Emphasizes the process of creating and giving form to a personal movement vocabulary.. Course lab fee of $85 for Dance Accompanist applies.
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  • DANC 2350: Dance and Technology

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explores fundamental approach to Dance for Camera in its various forms. Includes documentary-style videos as well as the creation of dances made specifically for the screen. Explores three-dimensional movement through the two-dimensional medium of the camera. Examines how editing choices creates dance composition in video form. Discusses aesthetic and historical representations of the body through media. Covers choreography for the camera, video camera basics, elements of a video shoot, and video-editing while preparing the student for further integration of dance and technology, such as the use of video projection during live dance performance. Provides the necessary skills to professionally produce video resumes.. Lab access fee of $17 for computers applies.
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  • DANC 2430R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level II /Semester I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): by audition. Teaches fundamental body and performance technique. Emphasizes locomotor skills and movement progressions as well as elements of body, effort, shape, space, and time. May be repeated for 9 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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  • DANC 2440R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level II/Semester II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 2430R. Focuses on development of technical and performance skills in modern/contemporary dance. Includes concepts of applied anatomy and kinesiology as well as Bartenieff Fundamentals. Emphasizes clarity of movement intent and interpretation in movement progressions. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits towards graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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  • DANC 2470R: Repertory

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): By Audition. Corequisite(s): DANC 1430R, DANC 1440R, DANC 2430R, or DANC 2440R. For students with advanced technical, performance, and artistic skills in Modern/Contemporary Dance interested in performing amateur and professional choreographic works. Emphasizes study and performance of student, guest, and faculty choreography. Introduces students to choreographic approaches of historical and current works. Includes performance in formal and informal concerts. Repeatable for a maximum of three credit hours.
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  • DANC 2480R: Special Topics In Dance

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Provides students an in-depth exploration of specialized dance forms outside of traditional course offerings, with an emphasis on World Dance forms such as Polynesian, Classical Indian, Argentine Tango, Capoeira, Balinese and Tibetan Folk Dance. Focuses on learning specific dance forms through active participation. Includes integration of theoretical, historical and social concepts which deepen the student's understanding of the context in which the dance form was practiced historically and is practiced today. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits towards graduation.Course fee of $80 for guest choreographers applies.
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  • DANC 2500R: Advanced Jazz Dance

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval. Explores advanced level jazz technique, performance and composition skills. Includes preparation for the professional audition through movement experiences, lecture with group discussions, video, guest teacher(s), and group projects. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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  • DANC 2560G: Dance as a Cultural Practice I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in any BFA or BS Dance major. Explores the richness and beauty of various cultures from around the world through the medium of dance. Takes a critical cultural approach to the study of dance as a means of encoding cultural values. Analyzes issues of gender, identity, religion, power, art, semiotics, and media/technology in relation to dance. Teaches students a deeper knowledge of cultures through their dance forms by participation in movement classes, informal performances, and dance-related cultural events in class, on campus, and in the community. Serves to deepen the student's understanding of the profound relationship between dance and culture, and dance and human existence throughout time through readings, group discussions, interactive assignments, cultural research projects, concert attendance, writing, dancing, singing and playing music. Explores the evolution and dissemination of the various cultural dance forms studied in class.. Course Lab fee of $40 applies.
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  • DANC 2560R: African Dance II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 1560R or previous African Dance experience. Explores dance traditions of West and Central Africa, as well as other countries in the African Diaspora, including Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti. Focuses on strong foundational skills in various African dance styles and emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of the various dances and rhythms. Explores more complex movement and rhythmic structures than African I and challenges the students' physical stamina. Accompanied by live drumming. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $50 for support applies.
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