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Particulars: Ballet I includes practical and/or written tests and fulfills the HPED requirement. Students are required to take this course at least two times before progressing onto the next level and should secure the permission of the instructor before doing so. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 121R 001: Ballet I (Introduction)
Radell, TTH 11:30 - 12:45, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is designed for students with no or very minimal experience in ballet technique. Introduces students to the basic skills and terminology of ballet. Ballet I introduces students to the basic skills and terminology of ballet. The course includes barre exercises with an emphasis on alignment. Center work will include adagio, basic turns, petite allegro, and grande allegro in simple combinations. The course is designed to develop individual body awareness, strength, flexibility and an appreciation of the art of ballet.
Particulars: Ballet I includes practical and/or written tests and fulfills the HPED requirement. Students are required to take this course at least two times before progressing onto the next level and should secure the permission of the instructor before doing so. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 123R 000: Modern Dance I (Introduction)
Staib, MWF 10:40 - 11:30, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course introduces modern dance technique and vocabulary. Special emphasis will be placed on dynamic alignment, sensing and activating weight in the body, body awareness, increasing the student's ease and range of motion, balance, coordination and personal expression. Movement explorations take place on the floor, standing and in sequences locomoting through space.
Particulars: Evaluation procedures announced in class. Fulfills HPED requirement. Students are required to take this course at least two times before progressing onto the next level and should secure the permission of the instructor before doing so. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 123R 001: Modern Dance I (Introduction)
Staff, MWF 11:45 - 12:35, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course introduces modern dance technique and vocabulary. Special emphasis will be placed on dynamic alignment, sensing and activating weight in the body, body awareness, increasing the student's ease and range of motion, balance, coordination and personal expression. Movement explorations take place on the floor, standing and in sequences locomoting through space.
Particulars: Evaluation procedures announced in class. Fulfills HPED requirement. Students are required to take this course at least two times before progressing onto the next level and should secure the permission of the instructor before doing so. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 123R 002: Modern Dance I (Introduction)
Teague, TTH 2:30 - 3:45, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course introduces modern dance technique and vocabulary. Special emphasis will be placed on dynamic alignment, sensing and activating weight in the body, body awareness, increasing the student's ease and range of motion, balance, coordination and personal expression. Movement explorations take place on the floor, standing and in sequences locomoting through space.
Particulars: Evaluation procedures announced in class. Fulfills HPED requirement. Students are required to take this course at least two times before progressing onto the next level and should secure the permission of the instructor before doing so. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 124R: Jazz Dance I
Myers, MWF 11:45 - 12:35, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: An introduction to articulating and expressing rhythms through stylized movement sequences, basic technical skills, and performance. Emphasis is on development of greater body awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality (especially syncopation), and improvisation.
Particulars: Evaluation procedures announced in class. May be taken up to three times for credit. Fulfills HPED requirement.
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DANC 127R: Dances and Dance Forms: Kuchipudi
Penumarthi, TTh 11:30 - 12:45, MAX: 12
1 credit hour
Content: This course introduces students to the basics of Kuchipudi, which is one of the seven Asian Indian Classical Dance Forms. Students will gain familiarity with Hand Gestures, Foot Movement, Rhythmic Syllables, and how to use combinations of these to express themselves through dance. At the end of the course, students will learn their first Kuchipudi Dance item, Poorva Rangam, which means Complete Presentation.
Particulars: Required course for dance and movement studies majors. Fulfills HPED requirement.
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DANC 150R: Movement Improvisation
Staff, MWF 10:40 - 11:30, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is an investigation of the body's pottential to move without preconception. Explorations in a variety of improvisational forms emphasize group interplay, problem-solving, and inner listening in order to reveal new movement vocabularies and increase kinesthetic awareness.
Particulars: Required course for dance and movement studies majors and minors. May be taken up to three times for credit. Fulfills HPED requirement. Prerequisite for Choreography I.
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DANC 190S: Creativity and Collaboration (Freshman Seminar)
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Teague, TTH 4:00 - 5:30, MAX: 12
4 credit hours
Content: A seminar class that will explore the theory and practice of creativity and collaboration in the areas of Dance, Music, Theater and Visual Arts. Students will have a primary focus on one of the four disciplines and significant participation with the other three. Course work will include readings, journals, creative projects and performance work.
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DANC 207R: Emory Dance Company
Staib, TBA, MAX: 40
1-2 credit hours
Content: EDC offers students the opportunity to perform and gain experience in technical concert production. Students participate in student, faculty, and guest artist original works, and staging of existing works, in a variety of idioms, including modern, ballet, and jazz. Entrance by audition at the beginning of each semester. Credit hours are assigned based on the number of dances in which a student is cast. Students who enroll in DANC 207R for two credit hours will receive only one physical education elective credit.
Particulars: Simultaneous enrollment in a technique class is required.
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DANC 221R: Ballet II (Advanced Beginning)
Latham, TTH 11:30 - 12:45, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This advanced beginning course builds upon the students' knowledge of the basic skills and terminology of Ballet I. It includes barre exercises with a continued emphasis on alignment. Center work will include adagio, turns, petite allegro, and grande allegro in simple combinations. The course is designed to develop individual body awareness, strength, flexibility, musicality, and an appreciation of the art of ballet.
Particulars: This course is designed for students who have successfully mastered the skills taught in Ballet I. At least 2-3 semesters in Ballet I and consultation with instructor is required before entry into this course. Ballet II includes practical and/or written tests and fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 223R: Modern Dance II (Advanced Beginning)
Catellier, TTH 2:30 - 3:45, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is an expansion of technical skills introduced in Modern I including: dynamics, principles of connectivity, breath support and the balance of strength and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on release work, supported by principles of weight; full articulation of the body in three dimensional space; and phrasing as an extension of technique in order to develop a deeper range of creative expression.
Particulars: This course is designed for students who have successfully mastered the skills taught in Modern I. At least 2 semesters in Modern I and consultation with instructor is required before entry into this course. Evaluation procedures announced in class. Fulfills HPED requirement. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 224R: Jazz Dance II
Myers, MWF 12:50 - 1:40, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course includes further development of skills introduced in Jazz Dance I with greater emphasis on style, performance, and technique. More technically challenging movement sequences will be introduced and students will be expected to individualize movement at an intermediate/advanced level.
Particulars: Jazz I or previous jazz training constitute prerequisites. Evaluation procedures announced in class. May be taken up to three times for credit. Fulfills HPED requirement.
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DANC 225: Fitness for Dancers
Catellier, MWF 9:35-10:25, MAX: 12
1 credit hour
Content: This course concentrates on increasing the student’s physical capacities through study and implementation of the principles of physical fitness with the objective of improving dance performance.
Particulars: This course fulfills the Principles of Physical Fitness and HPED requirements.
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DANC 227: The Alexander Technique
Godwin, TTH 1:00 - 2:15, MAX: 8
1 credit hour
Content: The Alexander Technique presents a mind-body approach to addressing one's knowledge and awareness of body alignment. With improved self-awareness this technique can enhance ease and flexibility in all activities. This course is particularly valuable for dancers, athletes, musicians, and actors.
Particulars: No prerequisites required. Fulfills HPED requirement.
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DANC 229: Introduction to Dance
Staib, TTH 10:00 - 11:15, MAX: 23
4 credit hours
Content: This course is a comprehensive study of dance as an expressive art form, a symbolic language, and an integral aspect of world cultures. Introduction to Dance develops both aesthetic response and critical skills through an analysis of major dance forms, styles, genres, and through exploring the creative process.
Particulars: Course material will be presented through a series of lectures, performance observations, discussions, and actual movement experiences. No prerequisites required.
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DANC 240: Dance Literacy
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Radell, TTH 2:30 - 3:45, Max: 15
4 credit hours
Content: Dance Literacy is the study of Laban Movement Analysis. LMA is a comprehensive system for analyzing, observing, experiencing and notating movement. Its application for this course will involve the analysis of cultural traits and patterns in choreographic work. We will examine the interrelationship of Body (non-verbal communication), Space (environment), Shape (posture) and Effort (expression). Extensive readings, movement studies, discussions and video observation will be the means of gathering data.
Particulars: No prerequisites required. Required course for dance and movement studies majors.
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DANC 250: Choreography I
Leo, TTH 4:00 - 5:30, Max: 12
4 credit hours
Content: This is a dance composition course that is designed to allow the student to investigate movement affinities and to discover new movement vocabularies through solo compositions. Studies examine the basic elements of dance - the body in time, space, and dynamics, as well as the use of music with movement. This course emphasizes personal coaching and critique within a nurturing and experimental environment.
Particulars: Prerequisite - Dance 150R: Movement Improvisation. Required course for Dance and Movement Studies majors and minors. Must be a declared Dance and Movement Studies major or minor, or seek permission of instructor.
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DANC 321R: Ballet III (Intermediate)
Staib, TTH 1:00 - 2:15, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course continues to reinforce and build upon the skills learned in Ballet II. More emphasis is placed on style and execution of movement at an intermediate level. Movement sequences become more intricate. A more extensive movement vocabulary is introduced
Particulars: This course is designed for students who have successfully mastered the skills taught in Ballet II. At least 2-3 semesters in Ballet II and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Ballet III fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 323R: Modern III (Intermediate)
Teague, MWF 2:00 - 3:30, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is a continuation and expansion of the skills introduced in Modern Dance II. Emphasis is placed on investigating movement concepts while challenging a student’s technical and performance range. This course encourages advanced students to become articulate performers by developing their knowledge of musicality, phrasing, 3-dimensional space, partnering, and ensemble work. Master classes from local and national professionals are a regular feature of this course.
Particulars: This course is designed for students who have successfully mastered the skills taught in Modern II. At least 2-3 semesters in Modern II and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Fulfills HPED requirement. May be taken up to three times for credit.
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DANC 324R: Jazz III (Advanced)
Myers, MW 4:00 - 5:30, MAX 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is a further development of skills introduced in Jazz Dance II with greater emphasis on style, performance, and technique. More technically challenging movement sequences will be introduced and students will be expected to individualize movement at an intermediate/advanced level.
Particulars: Jazz II or previous jazz training constitute prerequisites. Evaluation procedures announced in class. May be taken up to three times for credit. Fulfills HPED requirement.
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DANC 421R: Ballet IV (Advanced)
Latham, TTH 1:00 - 2:15, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course continues to reinforce and build upon the skills learned Dance 321R. More emphasis is placed on style and execution. Combinations increase in intricacy and a larger dance movement vocabulary is introduced.
Particulars: Ballet IV is taught at an advanced level and is designed for students who have mastered the skills taught in Dance 321R, or by permission of instructor. With permission of the instructor class may be taken on pointe. At least 2 semesters in Ballet III and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Ballet IV fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to nine times for credit.
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DANC 423R: Modern Dance IV (Advanced)
Staib, MWF 2:00 - 3:30, MAX: 23
1 credit hour
Content: This course is a continuation and expansion of skills introduced in Modern Dance III. Emphasis is placed on increasing technical and performance skills while developing a sophisticated understanding of movement concepts through assignments, class experiences, and discussion. Master classes from local and national professionals are a regular feature of this course.
Particulars: Modern IV is taught at an advanced level and is designed for students who have mastered the skills taught in Dance 323R or permission of instructor. At least 2 semesters in Modern III and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to nine times for credit.
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DANC 491R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Performance
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed projects, under faculty supervision and evaluation. May be repeated for credit when project varies
Particulars: By consent of department only. May be taken for a total limit of eight hours. Students enrolled in this course must also be enrolled in a technique class for credit.
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DANC 492R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Technical Production
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed technical production projects in dance under faculty supervision.
Particulars: By consent of department only. May be taken for a total limit of eight hours.
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DANC 493R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Historical/Theoretical Research
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed historical and/or theoretical research projects under faculty supervision.
Particulars: By consent of department only. May be taken for a total limit of eight hours.
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DANC 494R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Internship
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed internship projects under faculty supervision.
Particulars: By consent of department only. May be taken for a total limit of eight hours.
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DANC 495 A: Honors Thesis
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Credit variable
Content: Open by permission to candidates for honors in their senior year.
Particulars: Consent of department only. Must be taken in addition to the major requirements. Open by permission to candidates for honors in their senior year.
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DANC 496R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Directing
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience as a rehersal director for current works in the Emory Dance Program, under faculty supervision and evaluation. May be repeated for credit when project varies.
Particulars: By consent of department only.
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DANC 497R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies: Choreography
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed choreographic projects under faculty supervision.
Particulars: By consent of department only. May be taken for a total limit of eight hours.
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DANC 499R: Special Projects in Dance and Movement Studies
TPL (Theory Practice Learning course)
Faculty, TBA, MAX: 15
Offered in Fall and Spring. Credit variable.
Content: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore individually designed projects, under faculty supervision and evaluation. May be repeated for credit when project varies.
Particulars: By consent of department only.
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