Dance Courses

Dance Courses
For a description of the courses listed, check the course descriptions in the online catalog

*Note: Only classes colored in orange are liberal education classes.
 
PHED 1604 SKILLS FOR LIFE: SOCIAL DANCE I
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of popular and traditional ballroom dance. Components include dance posture, basic step varations, leading and following and appropriate music selection. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1605 SOCIAL DANCE II
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamental s and skills of popular and traditional ballroom dancing at an advanced level. Prerequisite: PHED 1604 or consent of insturctor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1624 MODERN DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamental and skills of contemporary modern dance. Basic techniques, theory, composition of modern dance will be incorporated. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1625 MODERN DANCE II
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of contemporary modern dance at an davanced level. Emphasis will be on individual and group creative dance composition. Prerequisite: PHED 1642 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1640 JAZZ DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of jazz dance. Emphasis will be on rhythm, style, music and composition. Historical perspectives will be addressed. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1650 SQUARE DANCE
(1 Credit)
AN action course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of square dancing. Emphasis will be on study and practice of traditional North American dance performed by four couples in a square formation. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1660 SKILLS FOR LIFE: COUNTRY LINE DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of country line danceing. Historical and contemporary line dances especially with country music with various dance styles and hall etiquette will be stressed. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1670 FOLK DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of folk dancing, including historical, cultural, and societal perspectives, as wll as the national and character dances of the world. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1690 BALLET
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of ballet. Components included are historical forms and techniques such as alignment, foot positioning, the barre as well as center work (adagio and allegro). (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1710 AEROBICS
(3 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamental s and skills of aerobic dance. A variety of aerobic exercises with an emphasis on appropriate work levels, target heart rate, and stretching counsiderations will be examined and performed.
 

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