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Coursework Schedule: Certificate in Dance Studies
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Semester I (12 weeks):
Technique Classes - 10 hours per week for semester total of 120 hours
- 2 Advanced level classes (Ballet or Modern) - each class meets 1.5 hours 2x per week. 6 hours
- 1 Intermediate level class (Ballet, Modern or Jazz) - class meets 1.5 hours 2x per week. 3 hours
- 1 Elective class - class meets 1 hour 1x per week. 1 hour
Special Topics - 1.5 hours per week for semester total of 18 hours
- Week 1 - Dance - An Introductory Survey I
- Week 2 - Choreography I - Approach
- Week 3 - Choreography I - Fundamentals of Design
- Week 4 - Production I - Light Composition and Sound
- Week 5 - Production I - Costume, Designing for Dance
- Week 6 - Introduction to Movement Analysis I
- Week 7 - Choreography I - The Speaking Body
- Week 8 - Current Topics in Dance
- Week 9 - Somatic Theory and Practice I
- Week 10 - Dance Improvisation I - Choice and Chance
- Week 11 - Contact Improvisation I - Listen and respond
- Week 12 - Dance Criticism - Offering an essential response
Dance Intensive Workshops - 6 hours total per semester
- Dance Injury Prevention
- Western Theatrical Dance - A Brief History
Performance Component - 36 hours per semester
Total Hours 1st Semester: 180
Semester II (12 weeks):
Technique Classes - 10 hours per week for semester total of 120 hours
- 2 Advanced level classes (Ballet or Modern) - each class meets 1.5 hours 2x per week. 6 hours
- 1 Intermediate level class (Ballet, Modern or Jazz) - class meets 1.5 hours 2x per week. 3 hours
- 1 Elective class - class meets 1 hour 1x per week. 1 hour
Special Topics - 1.5 hours per week for semester total of 18 hours
- Week 1 - Dance - An Introductory Survey II
- Week 2 - Choreography II - Developing a Personal Style
- Week 3 - Choreography II - Movement Composition
- Week 4 - Dance Pedagogy I - Principles and techniques
- Week 5 - Dance Pedagogy II - Outcomes and design
- Week 6 - Introduction to Movement Analysis II
- Week 7 - World Dance Forms
- Week 8 - Contemporary Dance Aesthetics II
- Week 9 - Somatic Theory and Practice II
- Week 10 - Dance Theory and Culture - An introduction
- Week 11 - Dance Improvisation II - Moving Metaphors
- Week 12 - Dance Criticism - Offering an essential response
Dance Intensive Workshops - 6 hours total per semester
- Western Theatrical Dance - A Brief History
- Dance Careers and crafting a Portfolio
Performance Component - 36 hours per semester
Total Hours 2nd Semester: 180
Culminating Project: 40 hours total
The culminating project consists of a self-directed assignment based on the student's desired topic, developed in collaboration with a member of the dance faculty. Students must submit a proposal to the Dance Certificate Program Director for approval by the end of the first year. Projects may include:
- Teaching Practicum
- Internship Program
- Summer Dance Workshops
- Guest Artist Residencies
- Choreographic project
- Theatrical Design (lighting design, sound design, costume, stage management)
Total Hours for Culminating Project: 40
Total Certificate Program Hours: 400
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