Dance Courses

Dance Repertoire Dan 113, 114, 213, 214, 313, 314, 413, 414 credit 1 hr.

This course sequence is designed to develop higher level performance, production, and leadership skills. Dance repertoire is an ensemble course devoted to the study, rehearsal and performance of dance choreography representative of the 16th -20th centuries, with a special emphasis on the contributions of African American artists. The courses includes, but is not limited to, classical and contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, African and Caribbean dance styles.

Dan 127 Beginning Tap credit 2 hrs.

This course is an introduction to Tap dance. Participants will learn beginning tap skills, basic steps and techniques, and tap vocabulary. Students will be required to purchase appropriate shoes and attire for the course.

Dan 221 Beginning Ballet credit 2 hrs.

This course is an introduction to ballet. Participants will learn beginning ballet skills including: the eight positions of the body, five positions of the feet, basic ballet vocabulary and the positions of the arms.

Dan 223 Modern Dance credit 2 hrs.

This course is an introduction to modern dance. It will use movement found in tension based modern dance techniques such as Limon, Morton and Graham as well as fall and recovery techniques such as Cunninghan and Louis.

Dan 227 Intermediate Tap credit 2 hrs.

This course is a continuation of Beginning Tap. Participants will explore advanced tap technique and choreography. Prerequisite: Dan 127 or by approval of instructor.

Dan 323 Intermediate Modern Dance credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to analyze, demonstrate, and organize some of the more advanced techniques of modern dance to provide students with a more advanced knowledge of the development and creative use of modern dance in education. Prerequisite for this course is Dan 223 or approval of the instructor.

Dan 325 Intermediate Jazz credit 2 hrs.

This course will introduce various styles of modern jazz, Broadway and music video jazz dance. Performance skills will be advanced and performance opportunities on various levels are available. Participation in performances and pre and post- production activities is required.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue 2007-2009.