Dutchess Community College: Course Descriptions

DAN 101: FOUNDATIONS OF DANCE

An introduction to dance as an art form and its role in history and society. Classes include the fundamentals of movement, the elementary techniques of ballet, modern and jazz dance, and exploration of the elements of rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness through simple composition and improvisational dance studies. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab.

Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, SUNY Gen Ed Appendix G, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 102: BALLET TECHNIQUE

Course content includes the basic positions and adagio and allegro movements of classical ballet. Movement in ballet has a controlled yet graceful quality, which is acquired through repetition of standardized ballet technique. Throughout the course, the student is encouraged to experience and appreciate the art of ballet as a performing art.

Credits: 2
Type: Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 104: MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE

This course consists of the technique, history and theory of modern dance. Emphasis is on conditioning the body, developing beginning modern dance skills and acquiring a basic movement vocabulary to promote creative exploration. Students may receive two (2) credits of Physical Education for this course.

Credits: 2
Type: Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 106: JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE

Course content includes the techniques, history and styles of jazz dance. Development of beginning skills in jazz dance technique with emphasis on body isolations and rhythmic phrasing. Students may receive two (2) credits of Physical Education for this course.

Credits: 2
Type: Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 107: CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Beginning dance and movement improvisation as a compositional and performing technique. Development of skill in improvising dance movement and structuring dance improvisations.

Credits: 1
Type: Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 108: DANCE HISTORY

The history of dance as a cultural medium with specific attention to the development of dance from prehistoric cultures to the evolution of dance in recent centuries, along with a study concerning theories of movement and influences of Oriental, Indian and African dance forms on Western Cultures.

Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: Global Perspective, SUNY Gen Ed Appendix H, SUNY Gen Ed Appendix G, SUNY Gen Ed Appendix F, Elective
Department: Health, Phy Ed, Athl & Dance

All sections for this course: Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013

DAN 109: TAP DANCE

This introductory course covers the basic steps of tap dance technique. Students will learn coordination, rhythmic variations, dynamics, and performance skills through a series of tap dance combinations. Students will also begin to develop creative ability through tap improvisation.