Course Syllabi

Native Hawaiian dance, Hula, for cultural, personal, social, and fitness benefits

Exposure to the two types of Native Hawaiian Dance, Hula: kahiko - ancient and `auana - modern.

Intermediate level Native Hawaiian dance, Hula, for cultural, personal, social, and fitness benefits.

Intermediate level Native Hawaiian dance, Hula, to include oli, chanting.

A survey history of Dance from Ancient Egypt to Baroque France along with non-Western dance forms.

Introduction to jazz dance technical terms and steps, as well as history of jazz dance.

Intermediate level of jazz dance and application of historical jazz dance techniques.

Study of ballet at a beginner level.

Study of ballet at an intermediate level.

Introduction to contemporary and traditional forms and movement styles of Modern dance. Emphasizes development of technical and aesthetic skills.

Intermediate level of Modern dance. Emphasizes conceptual development through moderately sophisticated level of performance and choreography.

Introduction to the theory and practice of teaching a variety of dance forms to school-aged children, including but not limited to creative, folk, ballet, and jazz. Emphasizes the basic elements of dance--space, time, and energy—in the preparation of age-appropriate lesson plans. Includes community field experience to diversify experiences in dance instruction.

Improvisation is the exploration of creative physical impulse. Course emphasizes innovative physical response through solo, partner and group exploration. Dancers will practice impulse-driven creativity through movement tasks and challenges. Course material will encourage risk-taking, active physical “listening” and bold choice-making for maximum growth and self-actualization as a developing mover, choreographer, or director. Discussions and assignments on current trends in the dance world will inform the physical work in the studio. This course is a prerequisite for Composition I.

A survey history of Dance from Ancient Egypt to Baroque France along with non-Western dance forms.

An introduction to the technology, equipment and practices of technical production as they relate to dance performances. Emphasizes developing and applying critical analysis and design aesthetic to lighting, staging and music for dance productions.

This course introduces students to:

• Process: Methods for making; ways of seeing

• Research: Mining for form and content

• Design: Thoughtful layering of findings for communicative choreographies

Intermediate-level investigation into the choreographic processes of dance. Emphasizes skill development using principles of composition and artistry to create and develop context, integrate technology, and relate to other art forms. Through collective ensemble work created and performed by the class, students will discuss and practice various processes for inspiration and movement creation, including working in a dance studio, choreographic editing, use of choreographic tools, and choreographic structures.

This course if designed for majors with an interest in public dance education or studio instruction. Introduces the principles, techniques, philosophies, and methodologies of dance pedagogy. Includes exposure to dance in multiple settings, tools, resources, and mini-teaching experiences.

Improvisation II is a more in-depth exploration of creative physical impulse. Emphasis on innovative physical response through solo, partner and group exploration. Dancers will practice impulse-driven creativity through movement tasks and challenges. Course material will encourage risk-taking, active physical “listening” and bold choice-making for maximum growth and self-actualization as a developing mover, choreographer, or director. Discussions and assignments on current trends in the dance world will inform the physical work in the studio.

In-depth study of how the human body functions during dance movement, causes, treatment methods, and prevention of dance related injuries. Emphasis on understanding anatomically sound methods of dance training for injury prevention.