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  • DANC 4571: Dance Histories I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course comprises the first semester of a two-semester sequence, designed to examine human movement as a vital identifier of culture throughout history (focus on pre-20th Century). The course lays the groundwork to critically examine dance and movement histories. Varied forms are examined in a non-hierarchical and intersectional way to study how dance and ritual are used for political resistance, storytelling, investigation, and shaping and maintaining cultural identity in the past and present. Prerequisites: Complete a class that fulfills a WR2 OR AP Language/Comp score of 4 or higher OR AP Comp/Lit score of 4 or higher OR complete an (Interstate Passport OR Associates Degree OR Bachelors Degree).
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  • DANC 4611: Teaching Methods: SPED

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Building upon the students' background in creative dance teaching, this course is designed to help students gain knowledge and experience developing effective and individualized creative dance instruction for students with varying disabilities. Students will learn about various disabilities and considerations for accessibility and inclusion, and better understand individualized adaptations and supports during a creative dance lesson. Students will join select schools in the community to observe and learn from other creative dance instructors, reflect upon those observations, and develop and teach creative dance lessons of one's own design with mentorship.
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  • DANC 4711: Dance Histories II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course comprises the second semester of a two-semester sequence, designed to examine human movement as a vital identifier of culture throughout history (focus on 20th and 21st Century). The course continues the work of critically examining dance and movement histories. Varied forms are examined in a non-hierarchical and intersectional way to consider how the development of dance, ritual, and performance in recent history reflects and challenges socio-political currents. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DANC 4571 OR Department Consent.
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  • DANC 4799: Dance Performance

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Student participation in School of Dance mainstage productions. Prerequisites: Full Major or Minor status in the School of Dance OR Department Consent
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  • DANC 4850: Teaching Methods K-6

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an analysis of the materials, methods, and practice in teaching children's dance (K-6). Pedagogical and theoretical foundations are emphasized as students form practical applications of course material. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Modern Dance OR Department Consent
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  • DANC 4851: Teaching Methods (7-12)

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed to analyze the principles, methods, philosophy, materials, and practice of teaching dance at the secondary level. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and practical applications of teaching modern dance in the high school setting. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DANC 4850 OR Department Consent.
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  • DANC 4875: Contemporary Views

    1.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course explores current trends in dance, providing students the opportunity to examine contemporary dance within a philosophical framework. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DANC 4711 OR Department Consent.
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  • DANC 4880: Internships

    1.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides internship practicum experience for each senior BFA major in the Department of Modern Dance in arts non-profit organizations on the University of Utah campus and in the Salt Lake community. These internships provide hands on experience that utilize numerous administrative skills that students have developed during their four years in the Department. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DANC 4711 OR Department Consent.
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  • DANC 4999: Hon Thesis/Project

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed for students in the Honors Program working on an Honors degree. The course serves as an opportunity for Honors dance majors to complete a thesis or project toward the completion of an Honors degree. Prerequisites: ("C-" or better in DANC 4711 AND Member of the Honors College) OR Department Consent.
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  • DES 1630: Rapid Visualization

    1.50 Credits
    University of Utah

    This communication module will introduce students to the basics of rapid, hand visualization. Students will learn to sketch and diagram in order to develop and communicate ideas visually through analog means. This course is a prerequisite for DES 1631.
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