DAN 130 Dance. (1) F, S, SS
Ballet, improvisation, jazz, modern, west African, Afro-Caribbean, Ballet Folklorico, Flamenco, Latin, ballroom, folk, Tai Chi. May be repeated for credit.

DAN 134 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (3) F, S
Elementary concepts of modern dance technique. Development of movement quality and performance skills. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required. Prerequisite: Dance major.

DAN 135 Technique and Theory of Ballet. (2) F, S
Elementary ballet technique with emphasis on alignment, control, and development of the feet with proper awareness of style and phrasing. 4 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement auditions required.

DAN 164 Improvisation. (1) F, S
Improvisation techniques employing the basic elements of space, time, and energy. Studio.

DAN 171 Dance Production Lab: Costume. (0) F, S
Participation in concert dance production in the area of costuming. Required of all Dance majors. Lab.

DAN 172 Dance Production Lab: Technical Theatre. (0) F, S
Participation in concert dance production in the area of technical theatre. Required of all Dance majors. Lab.

DAN 173 Dance Production Lab: Management. (0) F, S
Participation in concert dance production in the area of production management. Required of all Dance majors. Lab.

DAN 210 Dance Production I. (3) F
Theory and practice of lighting, scenery, sound, and stage management for dance production. Labs cover all areas of production. Lecture, lab.

DAN 211 Dance Production II. (3) S
Theory and practice of arts management and costume design for dance production. Labs cover all areas of production. Lecture, lab.

DAN 221 Rhythmic Theory for Dance I. (2) F
Elements of music, music structures, and their relationship to dance. Emphasis on rhythmic analysis and dance accompaniment.

DAN 222 Rhythmic Theory for Dance II. (2) S
Continuation of DAN 221 with an emphasis on small group/movement projects in relation to musical time and structure. CD-ROM work included. Prerequisite: DAN 221 or proficiency exam.

DAN 228 Dance Notation I. (3) F, S
Survey of systems of dance notation. Introduction to effort-shape analysis of movement. Emphasis on learning elementary labanotation. Lecture, studio. Prerequisites: DAN 121; MUS 100.

DAN 230 Dance. (1) F, S
Intermediate levels. Continuation of DAN 130. 2.5 hours a week. May be repeated for credit.

DAN 234 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (3) F, S
Intermediate concepts of modern dance technique. Development of movement quality and performance skills. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required. Prerequisite: Dance major.

DAN 235 Technique and Theory of Ballet. (2) F, S
The advanced study of elementary ballet technique through the traditional exercises, with proper awareness of style and phrasing. 4 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 237 Beginning Pointe. (1) F, S
The study of elementary pointe technique through the traditional exercises. 2 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: basic ballet training; instructor approval.

DAN 264 Improvisational Structures. (3) F, S
Introduction to basic improvisational and choreographic principles with emphasis on current media and technology, group structures, and movement invention. Lecture, studio.

DAN 265 Approaches to Choreography. (3) S
Intermediate application of basic choreographic principles with emphasis on improvisation, form, content, and evaluative skills. Lecture, studio. Prerequisite: DAN 264.

DAN 321 Music Literature for Dance. (3) F, S
Historical survey of music and compositional elements relative to dance. Emphasis on analysis of choreography from a musical standpoint. CD-ROM lab. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: DAN 221 and 222 or instructor approval. Pre- or corequisite: MUS 340.

DAN 328 Dance Notation II. (2) S
Intermediate study of labanotation. Emphasis on score reading. Prerequisite: DAN 327 or equivalent.

DAN 330 Dance. (1) F, S
Advanced levels. Continuation of DAN 230. 2 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit.

DAN 334 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (3) F, S
Advanced concepts of modern dance technique. Development of movement quality and performance skills. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 335 Technique and Theory of Ballet. (2) F, S
Intermediate ballet technique with emphasis on strength, dynamics, rhythmical impulses, and transitions with awareness of proper style and phrasing. 4 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 337 Intermediate Pointe. (1) F, S
Study of intermediate and advanced pointe technique through the traditional exercises. 2 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DAN 237 or instructor approval.

DAN 340 Dance Kinesiology. (4) S
Kinesiological principles applied to dance technique, including analysis of muscular patterns in dance movement and the pathomechanics of dance injury. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or instructor approval.

DAN 342 Ideokinesis. (2) F
A study of posture using the visualization of image/goals to facilitate improved alignment and movement efficiency. May be repeated for credit. Lecture, studio.

DAN 350 Methods of Teaching Modern Dance in Secondary Education. (3) F
Analysis and acquisition of teaching materials for the technique, improvisation, and choreography of modern dance. Lecture, studio. Pre- or corequisite: DAN 359.

DAN 351 Methods of Teaching Ballet. (3) S
Analysis and acquisition of teaching techniques and materials for ballet, jazz, and multicultural dance forms. Lecture, studio. Pre- or corequisite: DAN 359.

DAN 357 Children’s Dance. (3) S
Theory and practice of teaching creative dance to children. Designed for Dance majors and related curricula, but open to all students.

DAN 359 Dance Education Theory. (3) F
Application of principles of motivation, learning, and evaluation to the teaching of dance. Pre- or corequisite: DAN 334 or equivalent.

DAN 364 Choreography and Accompaniment. (3) F
Experience in the use of traditional and nontraditional musical structures as a basis for choreographic projects. Lecture, studio. Prerequisite: DAN 321.

DAN 365 Advanced Choreography. (2) S
Investigation and practice of contemporary styles of choreography. Studio. Prerequisites: DAN 264 and 265 or equivalents.

DAN 371 Dance Theatre Performance/Production. (1–3) F, S
Performance or technical theatre work in designated dance productions. 3 hours a week per semester hour. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAN 380 Performance Studies Practicum. (2) F, S
Projects include dances reconstructed from labanotation and faculty, guest artist, or student-created performance events. Studio, lab.

DAN 423 Dance, Computers, and Multimedia. (3) F, S
Introduction to desktop multimedia as it relates to dance creation, education, production, and research. Lecture, lab.

DAN 434 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (3) F, S
Preparation in the performance and comprehension of professional level modern dance technique. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 435 Technique and Theory of Ballet. (2) F, S
The study of professional advanced ballet technique with emphasis on preparation for performance. 4 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 471 Dance Arizona Repertory Theatre. (3) F, S
Professional modern dance company experience and community outreach. Opportunity to work with faculty, guest performers, and choreographers. Lecture, studio.

DAN 480 Senior Performance in Dance. (2) F
Original choreography for group performance with analysis and critique of problems encountered in production. Must be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisites: DAN 364, 365.

DAN 510 Dance Stagecraft and Production. (1–3) F, S
Theory of costuming, lighting, makeup, scenery, and sound as related to dance performance. May be repeated once for credit. Lecture, studio. Prerequisite: DAN 211 or equivalent.

DAN 521 Sound Lab I. (1) F
Introduction to tape recording, sound mixing, audio tape editing for dance choreographers. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAN 522 Sound Lab II. (1) S
Continuation of DAN 521. Emphasis on development of audio compositions for choreographic projects. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: DAN 521.

DAN 523 Dance, Computers, and Multimedia. (3) F, S
Introduction to desktop multimedia as it relates to dance creation, production, education, and research. Lecture, lab.

DAN 534 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (2) F, S
Preparation in the performance and comprehension of professional-level modern dance for first-year graduate students. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 535 Technique and Theory of Ballet. (1) F, S
Graduate study of ballet technique. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required. Studio.

DAN 542 Ideokinesis. (2) F
A theoretical examination of ideokinetic methods of facilitating postural change and movement efficiency.

DAN 550 Graduate Dance Pedagogy: Modern. (3) S
Overview of the role of modern dance technique and theory in the university curriculum including current pedagogical theory, diversity, gender. May follow or precede internship in practical teaching.

DAN 551 Graduate Dance Pedagogy: Ballet. (3) F
Advanced analysis of teaching techniques for ballet. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAN 561 Choreographer/Composer Workshop. (1–3) N
Analysis of, experimentation with, and practice in working with composers of music for choreography. Open to experienced choreographers and composers. Lecture, studio. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAN 564 Solo and Group Choreography I. (3) F
Original choreography created for solo and group performance. Studio. Prerequisites: DAN 364 and 365 or equivalent.

DAN 565 Solo and Group Choreography II. (3) S
Continuation of DAN 564. Studio. Prerequisite: DAN 564.

DAN 571 Dance Theatre. (1–3) F, S
Performance in specially choreographed dance productions. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAN 580 Performance Studies Practicum. (2) F, S
Projects include dances reconstructed from labanotation and from, student-, faculty-, or guest artist-created performance events. Studio, lab.

DAN 591 Seminar. (0–3) F, S
Seminar focusing on enrichment topics, production aspects of thesis projects, teaching concerns, special lectures, films, or critiques.

DAN 634 Technique and Theory of Modern Dance. (2) F, S
Preparation in the performance and comprehension of professional-level modern dance for second-year graduate students. 6 hours weekly. May be repeated for credit. Placement audition required.

DAN 640 Advanced Problems in Analysis of Dance Technique. (3) S
Theories and principles of human anatomy, kinesiology, and the psychology of learning applied to analysis of dance movement. Prerequisites: DAN 340 and 342 or instructor approval.

DAN 664 Choreography Workshop. (1–3) F
Choreographic study in a seminar context with faculty and guest artists. Studio. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DAN 564, 565.

DAN 671 Dance Arizona Repertory Theatre. (3) F, S
Professional modern dance company experience and community outreach. Opportunity to work with choreographers, faculty, and guest performers. Lecture, studio.

DAN 693 M.F.A. Project. (1–9) F, S, SS
Preparation for required M.F.A. project approved by the student’s supervisory committee. Work is followed by a final oral examination and documentation appropriate to the project. Prerequisite: committee approval.

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