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140 Jazz I - A study of jazz techniques, free style movement, floor and barre work, and combinations designed for the student with no training in any dance form. The purpose of this course is to introduce the beginning student to a wide range of movement and provide a creative means of expression for theater dance.
One credit Smith-Heynen/Yetzke Fall & Spring Semesters

142 Jazz II- A continuation of Jazz I Beginning; designed for the student with at least one semester of jazz. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of basic principles and technique, and to introduce the student to more complex dynamics, styles, and combinations.
One credit Yetzke Fall & Spring Semesters

145 Jazz III- A continuation of Jazz I Advanced; designed to prepare the student for dance composition and improvisation, with emphasis on improvement of technique, style, and performance.
One credit Guest Fall & Spring Semesters

147 Jazz IV- A continuation of Jazz II Beginning; intermediate-advanced level; designed to further develop the student for dance composition and improvisation. Emphasis is placed on technique and the importance of rhythms, dynamics, special awareness, and projection as means of creating variety in dance.
One Guest Fall & Spring Semesters

    110 Folk, Social, and Swing Dance
114 Historical Social Dance


120, 122,125, 127 Modern Dance

140, 142, 145, 147 Jazz

150, 152, 155, 157 Tap

160, 161, 162, 163, 165, 167 Ballet

201 Eurhythmics
215 Stage Makeup
221 Anatomical Kinesiology
223 Lighting Design
224 Costume Design


300 Dance Improvisation I
301 Dance Repertory
305 Dance Composition I
310 Creative Dance for Children
312 Dance Technique V
315 Teaching of Dance
316 Dance History Survey
330 Accompaniment for Dance
350 Sacred Dance
360 Dance Therapy
370 Laban Movement Analysis
372 Labanotation


410 Dance Technique VI
412 Dance Improvisation II
460 Skills and Preparation for Dance Careers
480 Composition II
490 Independent Study
495 Advanced Studies in Dance