MILLIKIN
UNIVERSITY
Department of Theatre and Dance
Dance Course Descriptions and Syllabi |
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101.
Jazz Dance I (1)
The study of jazz dance techniques at the beginning level. This course focuses
on basic jazz dance components including placement, floor exercises, isolations,
walks, syncopated rhythms, etc. Syllabus |
| 102.
Tap I (1) The study of beginning tap technique. This course focuses
on the fundamental tap vocabulary, simple combination steps and the introduction
to time steps. Syllabus |
| 105.
Modern I (1) The study of modern dance at the beginning level.
This course Focuses on body awareness and centering, understanding changes
of direction, and finding ways of moving using natural momentum. Syllabus |
| 107.
Ballet I-a (1) The study of ballet technique at the beginning level.
This course focuses on learning fundamental vocabulary and technical skills.
Syllabus |
| 108.
Ballet I-b (1) Further study of ballet technique at the beginning
level. This course Focuses on developing barre and centre work. Pre-requisite:
DA107 or instructor consent. Syllabus |
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| 201.
Jazz II (1) The continuing study of jazz dance technique. In addition
to the continued development of the basic techniques of jazz I, this course
focuses on across the floor combinations, center combinations and the introduction
of jumps and turns. Pre-requisite: DA101, DA108 or consent of instructor.
Syllabus |
| 202.
Tap II (1) The continuing study of basic tap technique. In addition
to the continued development of the basic techniques of tap I, this course
focuses on broadening the tap vocabulary and introduces velocity building
exercises, across the floor combinations and more in-depth center combinations.
Pre-requisite: DA102 or consent of instructor. |
| 205.
Modern II (1) The study of modern dance at the beginning/intermediate
level. This course focuses on learning dance phrases that are built on the
techniques learned in modern I. Pre-requisite: DA105 or consent of instructor.
Syllabus |
| 207.
Ballet II-a (2) The study of ballet technique at the intermediate
level. Focuses on developing consistency in pirouettes and petite allegro
work. Pre-requisite: DA108 or consent of instructor. Syllabus |
| 208.
Ballet II-b (2) The continuing study of ballet technique at the
intermediate level. This course focuses on developing grand allegro work.
Pre-requisite: DA207 or consent of instructor. Syllabus |
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| 302.
Tap III (1) The continuing study of tap technique at the intermediate
level. This course focuses on increasing velocity, pick-up skills, sound
quality, and articulation. Combinations will include more emphasis on style
and complex rhythms. Pre-requisite: DA202 or instructor consent. Repeatable
for credit. Syllabus |
| 303.
Tap IV (1) The continuing study of tap technique at the advanced
level. This course will focus on complex steps and styles including rhythm
tap, improvisation and a cappella tap. Pre-requisite: DA302 or instructor
consent. Repeatable for credit. |
| 305.
Modern III (1) The continuing study of modern dance at the intermediate
level. This course focuses on developing floor work, and technical strength
along with further exploration of movement through center floor combinations.
Pre-requisite: DA205 or instructor consent. Repeatable for credit. Syllabus |
| 306.
Modern IV (1) The continuing study of modern dance at the advanced
level. This course focuses on the student listening to his/her body's natural
rhythms while incorporating. Syllabus |
| 311.
Ballet III (2) The continuing study of ballet technique at the
intermediate/advanced level. This course focuses on building stronger technique
while introducing concepts of musicality and artistry. DA208 or consent
of instructor. Repeatable for credit. |
312.
Ballet III (2)
The continuing study of ballet technique at the intermediate/advanced level.
This course focuses on building stronger technique while introducing concepts
of musicality and artistry. DA208 or consent of instructor. Repeatable for
credit. Syllabus |
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| 351.
Jazz III (1) The continuing study of jazz dance technique on the
intermediate level. This course focuses on the development of multiple turns,
turning jumps and leaps. Pick-up skills will also be developed through more
complex center-floor combinations. Pre-requisite: DA201 or instructor consent.
Repeatable for credit. Syllabus |
| 352.
Jazz IV (1) The continuing study of jazz dance technique on the
advanced level. This course focuses on the development of multiple turns,
turning jumps and leaps. Pick-up skills, performance skills, and styles
will also be developed through more complex center-floor combinations. Pre-requisite:
DA201 or instructor consent. Repeatable for credit. Syllabus |
| 360.
Performing Dance Ensemble (1) Student performance group. This course
focuses on the development of a full dance repertoire to be performed in
the annual dance concert. An audition is required for registration in this
course. In addition to all class meetings, attendance at all tech and dress
rehearsals is mandatory. Repeatable for credit. Syllabus |
| 412.
Ballet IV (2) The continuing study of ballet technique at the advanced
level. This course focuses on building more sophisticated barre and centre
work including further developments of adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro,
and grand allegro. DA312 or instructor consent. Repeatable for credit. Syllabus |
| 413.
Ballet IV (2) The continuing study of ballet technique at the advanced
level. This course focuses on building more sophisticated barre and centre
work including further developments of adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro,
and grand allegro. DA312 or instructor consent. Repeatable for credit |
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| 420.
Musical Theatre Choreography (3) The exploration and development
of choreography for the Broadway musical. In a workshop format, students
will study the techniques used to further the plot, develop character relationships
and enhance the framework of a musical through the use of choreography.
The development of the Director/choreographer/musical director relationships
will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: DA201 or DA208 or consent. Syllabus |
| 430.
Dance Concert (1) Development of individual choreography
resulting in the public performance of a completed work. Pre-requisite:
senior dance minor. |
| 446.
Theatre Dance I (2) Senior Musical Theatre B.F.A. Capstone.
This yearlong sequence is an exploration of the styles of musical theatre
dance. This course will focus on audition techniques, pick-up skills, professionalism
as it pertains to the musical theatre industry, and the identification of
the major contributors to the theatre dance repertoire. Pre-requisites:
senior musical theatre major and concurrent enrollment in TH447, or consent
or instructor. Syllabus |
| 447.
Theatre Dance II (2) Senior Musical Theatre B.F.A. Capstone.
This yearlong sequence is an exploration of the styles of musical theatre
dance. This course focuses on the many styles of theatre dance incorporating
combinations from the original Broadway choreography repertoire. Periodic
discussions about the theatre industry including pictures and resumes, agents,
casting directors, common business practices, contracts and other information
pertaining to the theatre industry will also be an important part of this
course. Pre-requisites: DA446, senior musical theatre major or consent of
instructor. Syllabus |
| 490.
Workshop in Choreography (3) The study of the elements
and techniques of choreography. In a workshop environment, students will
focus on the basics techniques used to craft works of choreography resulting
in a completed, full-length piece. Final compositions are performed in a
studio recital. Pre-requisite: DA201 or DA208 or consent. |
| 491,
492, 493, 494. Independent Study (1-4) Per Semester Study
in-depth, individual research and/or field study in areas of mutual interest
to the student and the instructor. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor.
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