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• DANC 3400: Dance in the Elementary School

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces the philosophy, educational benefits, and teaching methods of dance for children. Teaches movement as an effective and motivational medium for building self awareness, expression, and discipline. Develops skills in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains. Places emphasis on learning through problem-solving and on integrative learning. Addresses the Utah State Core Curriculum in Dance for the elementary school. Completion of a second course is required to satisfy the fine arts requirements (see Graduation section of catalog).Course fee of $15 applies for materials.
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• DANC 3410R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): By audition. Builds technical, performance, and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Emphasizes body and performance techniques; axial and locomotor skills; total body connectivity movement progressions; increased spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative acuity; risk-taking; and movement commitment. Includes aspects of composition, improvisation, and performance as they relate to technique. May be repeated for up to 9 credits total toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 3420: Dance in the Elementary Schools Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3400 and University Advanced Standing. Builds on the methods, strategies, and dance pedagogy studied in the DANC 3400 Dance in the Elementary Schools course. Focuses on the practicum experience in the elementary schools using the Utah Secondary Dance Core Curriculum.
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• DANC 3420R: Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3410R or by audition. Builds technical, performance and theoretical understanding and skills in modern/contemporary dance. Expands on the skills and concepts introduced in DANC 3410R. Emphasizes body and performance techniques, axial and locomotor skills, total body connectivity movement progressions; increased spacial, rhythmical, and qualitative acuity; risk-taking; and movement commitment. Includes aspects of composition, improvisation, and performance as they relate to technique. May be repeated for up to 9 credits total toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.
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• DANC 3450: Modern/Contemporary Dance Teaching Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): DANC 3400 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces methodologies, strategies, ideologies, and philosophies of dance pedagogy based on current research and practices. Emphasizes lesson plan writing using the Utah State Secondary Dance Core Curriculum and the National Dance Standards. Integrates theory and practice through lecture, discussion, writing, and classroom teaching experiences in the college and public school settings.
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• DANC 3460R: Synergy Dance Company

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Corequisite(s): DANC 1430R or DANC 1440R or DANC 2430R or DANC 2440R or DANC 3410R or DANC 3420R or DANC 4410R or DANC 4420R. Explores an advanced understanding of artistry through the process and performance of student, faculty, and guest choreography in a formal and informal performance settings. Combines participation in technique, performance, composition, and improvisation. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $74 for practical experience applies.
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• DANC 3480R: Special Topics in Dance

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and Department Approval. Addresses emerging topics, issues, and developments related to dance. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio time for application and evaluation. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.
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• DANC 3600R: Esprit d c

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Explores Hip Hop dance culture through a performance-based experience, developing technical and performative skills, and further developing dance artistry. Provides students with opportunities to perform the works of professional choreographers (faculty and guests) in a variety of formal and informal settings. Engages dancers with the choreographic process by providing the opportunity to set choreography on company members. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $80 for support applies.
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• DANC 3610: Intermediate Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s):DANC 1610R and University Advanced Standing. Covers the theory and practice of core conditioning principles with specific application to dance. Includes regularly scheduled conditioning work outs with accompanying lectures, where recognition and appropriate responses to common dance injuries will be discussed.
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• DANC 3630: Dance as a Cultural Practice II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010, DANC 2110, DANC 2560G, and University Advanced Standing. Continues the study of dance as a cultural practice. Takes a critical cultural approach to the study of dance as a means of encoding cultural values. Emphasizes critical theories of dance, representation, identity, view of the body through the application of Post-Modern Critical Theories/Frames of Analysis. Emphasizes the relationship of dance to Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern cultures. Explores keystone dance history concepts and the work of various recognized dance scholars. Introduces students to a wide range of publications in the field. Includes lecture and movement experiences. Emphasizes skills of critical analysis, synthesis, and interpretation in writing about dance.
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