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Courses
You will find a variety of
dance courses offered at Western. Below is a list of the dance courses
we offer. Some of these courses are required for dance majors; please
check the suggested
program to see a complete list of
required courses. Courses in other academic areas are also required for
a Dance Degree; please check the College
Catalog for
course descriptions not listed below. To check course
availability, please check the
College
Class Schedule.
THEA 1200
Scenographics I
This course is designed to introduce students to basic theatre drafting
techniques.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Laboratory
THEA 1300
Social Dance
Socialization, play and fun are the basic elements essential to Social Dance and
participation is considered more important than performance. Social
dance is a form of silent language in that it tends to reflect, in music
and movement, the mood of people. In this course, dances from seven
periods which mark the progress of social dance will be explored.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1310
Core Conditioning For Whole Body Connectivity
This class is an approach to basic body training involving the core
muscles. Various methods of instruction will be incorporated throughout
the class including: Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, work with
exercise-bands, exercise-balls, and the reformer. Students will
participate in exercises that will increase strength and flexibility and
they will gain an understanding of body awareness and connections in the
body that will help relieve stress in various parts of the body due to
over use and inefficient movement patterns.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory
THEA 1410
Ballet I/I
Introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique utilizing barre
work, center work, and basic ballet terminology. May be used for applied
arts credit.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1420
Ballet I/II
Continuation of introduction to the fundamental ballet technique utilizing barre
work, center work, basic enchainments, and basic ballet terminology. May
be used for applied
arts credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 1410 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2410
Ballet II/I
The study of beginning/intermediate ballet technique introducing grand
allegro, turns and adagio combinations. May be taken 3 times for
credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 1420 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2420
Ballet II/II
The study of beginning/intermediate ballet technique with increased
emphasis on center floor combinations including petite allegro, grand
allegro, traveling turns, and adagio. May be taken 3 times for
credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 2410 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1430
Modern Dance I/I
Exploration of the fundamentals of modern dance with emphasis on
locomotor movement and quality of movement. May be used for
applied arts credit.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1440
Modern Dance I/II
Continued exploration of basic modern dance technique emphasizing
strength, flexibility, shape, dynamics, and rhythmic awareness.
May be used for applied arts credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 1430 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2430
Modern Dance II/I
The study of intermediate modern dance technique with emphasis on
complex combinations and increasing physical demands on the body. May be
taken 3 times for credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 1440 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2440
Modern Dance II/II
The study of intermediate modern dance technique with emphasis on
complex combinations and increasing physical demands on the body.
The study of Laban/Bartenieff movement will be reinforced along with
floor combinations using 5 and 7 counts. May be taken 3 times for credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 2430 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1450
Tap Dance I
The study of basic tap steps with emphasis on rhythmic accuracy and
clarity of tap sounds. May be used for applied arts credit.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2450
Tap Dance II
This class will build on the basic steps and use more complex rhythms.
Improvisation will be used to help the dancer hear and duplicate
rhythms. The emphasis will continue to be on rhythmic accuracy and
clarity of tap sounds.
Prerequisite: THEA 1450, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1480
Jazz Dance I
Exploration of the fundamentals of jazz dance technique with emphasis on
rhythm and style. May be used for applied arts credit.
Prerequisite: None, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2480
Jazz Dance II
Continued exploration of basic Jazz Dance technique with emphasis on
increasingly complex combinations and style. May be used for applied arts
credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 1480 or Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 1500-1505
Dance Performance I-VI
Production and performance experience in concert dance and musical
theatre. Students may also have the opportunity to experiment with their
own choreography. (May count 4 sections toward graduation.)
Corequisite: Currently enrolled in a Technique class, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2215
Beginning Choreography
A study of fundamental concepts in dance composition. Dynamics, rhythm,
design, motivation, gesture, and improvisation are explored as basic
elements for building dance. May be used as fine arts credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission, Laboratory/Skill
THEA 2500
Theatre Portfolio
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a
comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college
or gain employment. Students will also complete a project in their primary area of emphasis
with a final presentation juried by the faculty within the selected
discipline. This course does not fulfill the WWCC Assessment
requirement for graduation.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 45 credit hours toward an AFA or AA degree, Lecture/Discussion
THEA 2490
Studies in Theatre and Dance
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