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  • 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

    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).Course fee of $15 applies for materials.
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  • DANC 3410R: 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 3420R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 3410R or by audition. Builds technical, performance and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Expands on the skills and concepts introduced in DANC 3410R. 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 3460R: Synergy Dance Company

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Corequisite(s): DANC 1430R or DANC 1440R or DANC 2430R or DANC 2440R or DANC 3410R or DANC 3420R or DANC 4410R or DANC 4420R. Explores an 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. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $74 for practical experience applies.
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  • DANC 3480R: 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 3580R: Rhythm Tap Company

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Audition. Corequisite(s): DANC 1580R or DANC 2580R is strongly recommended. Instructs tap dance students in a more advanced understanding of tap dance artistry through the process and performance of student and faculty choreography. Combines participation in technique, composition, improvisation, and performance. Engages students in the choreographic process, providing opportunities to set choreography on company members. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits toward graduation.
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  • DANC 3600R: 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 24 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $80 for support applies.
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  • DANC 3630: Dance as a Cultural Practice II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010, DANC 2110, DANC 2630G, and University Advanced Standing. Takes a critical cultural approach to the study of dance as a means of encoding cultural values. Emphasizes critical theories of dance, representation, identity, view of the body through the application of Post-Modern Critical Theories/Frames of Analysis. Emphasizes the relationship of dance to Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern cultures. Explores keystone dance history concepts and the work of various recognized dance scholars. Introduces students to a wide range of publications in the field. Includes lecture and movement experiences. Emphasizes skills of critical analysis, synthesis, and interpretation in writing about dance.
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