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  • DANC 2201R: Modern Dance II

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    The second level modern dance technique for Dance majors and continues to focus on the mastery of fundamental technical facility. Principles of alignment, connectivity, and dynamic expression in movement are emphasized. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of modern dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning modern dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform advanced beginning modern dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Perform improvisation and composition studies that demonstrate an understanding of time, space, and energy as the elements of dance. 5. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 6. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. Prerequisite: DANC 1201R. FA, SP
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  • DANC 2221R: Pointe

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Students with at least basic ballet experience will gain an understanding of the correct way to arrive en pointe with one or two feet, and grow in strength and agility within the classical ballet repertoire. Successful completers will be able to successfully execute a short, simple variation en pointe. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered based upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform beginning ballet exercises en pointe with correct technique and alignment. 2. Examine and discuss the history, difficulty, and beauty of dancing en pointe. 3. Perform beginning combinations en pointe with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. FA, SP
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  • DANC 2255: Anatomy for Dancers

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course is designed for students with an emphasis and major in dance and for students interested in dance science and human movement. This class helps students better understand an overview of human anatomy in connection with dance, with particular areas of focus on primary tissues and their functions, basic joint movement terminology, body orientation terminology, bones of the skeletal system, bone composition and growth, and skeletal muscles location, structure, and function. This basic anatomy knowledge will help students connections to their movement practices to facilitate learning dance with anatomical awareness to support injury prevention and provide groundwork for further study of dance kinesiology. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)*** At the successful completion of the course the students will be able to: 1. Identify the primary tissues of the body and their functions. 2. Identify joint movement terminology and body orientation terminology. 3. Identify and locate all bones in the skeletal system and describe bone composition, structure, development, and growth. 4. Identify and locate all skeletal muscles in the muscular system and describe skeletal muscle structure and function. 5. Examine and discuss connections of anatomy for dance and movement practices. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. SP (odd)
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  • DANC 2300R: Dance Partnering

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    The study of dance partnering that can be applied to ballet, modern dance, musical theatre, jazz dance, ballroom dance, pairs skating, and ice dancing. The male dancer will learn how and where to place his hands, how to use his legs, how to hold his back, how to tell the female dancer what to do to assist him in maintaining her balance and in lifts. The female dancer will learn how to hold her body in turns and lifts, and how to tell the male to help her in maintaining her balance on three-quarter or full pointe and in lifts. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform the fundamental skills needed for partnering in ballet, modern, jazz, ballroom, and other dance genres. 2. Apply partnering techniques to develop coordination, strength, and endurance. 3. Demonstrate the ability to work well with a dance partner. 4. Understand the artistry of partnering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. SP
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  • DANC 2330: Improvisation

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students interested in experiencing and developing skills in dance improvisation. Students are led through guided explorations as a means to gaining an understanding of the elements of dance, developing performance skills, gaining sensitivity and spontaneity in group interactions, and acquiring tools for movement invention. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the basic elements of dance: time, space, and energy. 2. Execute a greater sense of presence and self-expression in dance performance. 3. Respond spontaneously to the movements of other dancers and environmental stimuli. 4. Analyze personal movement tendencies as well as the means to expand personal movement vocabularies and creative inventiveness. 5. Apply a sense of increased sensitivity to other dancers as well as a variety of dance spaces. 6. Recall and formulate movement created through improvisation. 7. Analyze dance performance, both verbally and in writing. 8. Create, revise, perform, and assess improvisational dance scores. FA
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  • DANC 2450R: Aerial Dance Technique II

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course is designed for students with previous experience in aerial dance technique and focuses on intermediate level technical instruction and creative exploration on the aerial fabric apparatus, as well as other aerial equipment as available. Safety is the first priority throughout this course. Students will develop an intermediate understanding of aerial technique and alignment as they learn various climbs, wraps, locks, and inversions on the aerial equipment. Stretching, conditioning, strength training, rigging, and anatomy discussions directly related to aerial work will be supplemented with material from textbooks and videos to expand aerial vocabulary and historical knowledge. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform intermediate aerial dance vocabulary with proper technique. 2. Identify families of skills, common bases of support, and root positions on various aerial apparatuses at an intermediate level. 3. Create and perform a personally expressive sequence utilizing proper aerial dance technique and intermediate vocabulary. 4. Examine connections between aerial dance technique and other aspects of dance and theater training. 5. Discuss basic rigging and safety precautions with respect for working in the air. 6. Describe basic anatomy and injury prevention related to aerial dance technique. Course fee required. Prerequisites: DANC 1450R (Grade B+ or higher). SP
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  • DANC 2500R: Jazz Dance II

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students pursuing a major in Dance, and for others interested in developing jazz dance skills. Continuing DANC 1500, focuses on more difficult combinations and introduces performance styles so students will further develop a personal style of movement in a structured studio setting. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall an advanced beginning knowledge of jazz dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform advanced beginning jazz dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform different styles of jazz including lyrical, contemporary, Broadway, and/or classical jazz with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. Prerequisite: DANC 1500R (Grade C or higher). SP
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  • DANC 2510R: Ballroom Dance II - International Standard

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Continuation of DANC 1510R. Further development of in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. Greater emphasis is given to footwork, posture, movement, rhythm, and alignment in an enjoyable, structured class. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of footwork to Standard Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate increased understanding through performance of leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Identify Ballroom Dance Terms verbally and in practice. 4. Perform intermediate silver of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. 5. Analyze and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. Prerequisite: DANC 1510R. SP
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  • DANC 2530R: Ballroom Dance II, International Latin

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Continuation of DANC 1530R. Further development of in International Standard Ballroom Dance, including Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. Greater emphasis is given to footwork, posture, movement, rhythm, and alignment in an enjoyable, structured class. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of footwork to International Latin Ballroom steps and movements. 2. Demonstrate increased understanding through performance of leading and following in the relationship between partners. 3. Identify Ballroom Dance Terms verbally and in practice. 4. Perform intermediate "silver" of Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Paso Doble. 5. Analyze and discuss the complexity and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. Prerequisite: DANC 1530R. SP
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  • DANC 2580R: Tap Dance II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    An intermediate tap dance course that focuses on proper technique, correct rhythm, and clarity of sound while introducing more complicated combinations, step patterns and vocabulary. Attention is given to counting, accenting, and technicality. A variety of steps, styles, contemporary tap masters' combinations, and famous tap dances will be introduced. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Build on the six basic sounds of tap dance by memorizing and performing intermediate tap combinations. 2. Recall and apply increased sound and rhythm patterns with advanced tap terminology and varied styles of tap dance. 3. Analyze and interpret music and use tap shoes as an instrument through improvisation and choreography. 4. Understand different percussive movement styles and famous tap artists. 5. Apply performance skills including stage presence, confidence and interpretation. Prerequisite: DANC 1580R (Grade C or higher) or instructor permission. SP
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