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Dance

DAN 105B Ballet
(2 Lab hrs. per week) 1 Cr.

Basic elements of classical ballet in the Cechetti tradition. The technique will include exercises at the barre, at center floor, and allegro and adage combinations. Instruction in French terminology and historical background are included. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN 107B
Jazz Dance
(2 Lab hrs. per week) 1 Cr.

Basic level jazz dance technique will be taught. This will consist of warm-up to increase flexibility, strength and coordination, isolation and combinations of patterns to create simple jazz routines. Basic concepts of musical structure, historical background and rhythmic exploration will also be addressed. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN 110B
Dance Performance Workshop I
(4 Lab hrs. per week) 2 Cr.

Provides experienced dancers with the opportunity to participate in the production of a dance concert each semester. Students will perform works choreographed by the workshop director, workshop members or guest choreographers. They will also be responsible for aspects such as lighting, costumes, staging and publicity. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement audition at first meeting.
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN 111B
Dance Performance Workshop II
(4 Lab hrs. per week) 2 Cr.

Second semester of participation in Dance Performance Workshop.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement audition at first meeting.
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN 112B
Dance Performance Workshop III
(4 Lab hrs. per week) 2 Cr.

Third semester of participation in Dance Performance Workshop. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement audition at first meeting.
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN 113B
Dance Performance Workshop IV
(4 Lab hrs. per week) 2 Cr.

Fourth semester of participation in Dance Performance Workshop. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement audition at first meeting.
Meets General Education Goals 4, 13
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

DAN courses will meet Health/Physical Education requirement throughs advisement