When applicable, it is noted when courses are offered and if there is an off-campus option for the course. Many of the off-campus courses require submission of a formal proposal from the student to the course instructor. Courses that carry a variable range of credits use the following formula in determining the number of credits: 36 contact hours for a 3 credit course (24 for a 2 credit and 12.5 for a 1 credit course).

*403
Intermediate Yoga For Dancers. 2 cr. U/G.
A continuation of Dance 103 (Introduction to Iyengar Yoga) stressing the performance and integration of more advanced asanas. May be retaken for total of 6 cr.

422
Intermediate African Dance. 2 cr. U/G.
A continuation of Dance 122 (African Dance I) stressing intermediate skills and greater social cultural nuances.

*701
Dance Composition I. 3 cr. G.
An investigation of resources for discovering and inventing movement material, and for developing concepts and structures to give this material perceptual, emotional validity. Prereq: conc reg Dance 733(C) .

*702
Dance Composition II. 3 cr. G.
A continuation of Dance 701. Prereq: Dance 701(P), conc reg Dance 734(C)

~711
Theory and Techniques of Ballet: Intermediate 2 cr. G.
Technical study of classical ballet. May be repeated twice for cr.

~717
Theory and Techniques of Contemporary Concert Dance: Intermediate 2 cr. G.
An intensive course designed to develop understanding of the major techniques of contemporary concert dance. May be repeated twice for cr.

~718
Theory and Techniques of Contemporary Concert Dance: Intermediate 2 cr. G.
A continuation of Dance 717. May be repeated twice for cr. Prereq: Dance 717

*721
Alexander Technique: Developmental Movement and Dance. 1-3 cr. G
A hands-on exploration of the Alexander Technique and the Dart Procedures as they apply to advanced and professional dancers.

722
Alexander Technique Practicum. 1-3 cr. G
Continuation of Dance 721 focusing on a more in-depth study and application of Alexander Technique for advanced dancers. Prereq: Dance 721.

^723
Pilates Technique and Applications. 2 cr. G
Use of Pilates method to understand and articulate essential concepts and theories of movement, and refine dance technique. May be retaken once.

*733
Improvisation I. 2 cr. G
Techniques and structures for improvisation--the development of processes for evolving movement material from an exploration of the dynamics of inter and intra-relationships, and environment. Prereq: conc reg in Dance 701(C)

*734
Improvisation II. 2 cr. G
A continuation of Dance 733. Prereq: Dance 733(P) & conc reg in Dance 702(C)

743
Dynamic Analysis of Movement I. 2 cr. G
Exploration of personal patterning and discovery of movement sources at the body level. Incorporates material from bartenieff fundamentals, feldenkrais, and sweigard. Offered on-campus in the spring terms in conjunction with the undergraduate Dance 241 course. Course may be taken off-campus with approval of graduate advisor.

*751
Laban Movement Analysis. 3 cr. G
Theory and movement practice in effort/shape for use both in performance and in choreography.

*761
Survey of Dance Literature and Bibliography. 3 cr. G.
Lecture, research, and discussion of the major dance reference works, and of dance research publications. Involves student proposed research project. Dance 761 is offered on-campus every summer. The class generally meets 3 times over the summer term and work begun in the summer is completed and graded in the subsequent fall term.

762
Dance in Secondary Education and College. 3 cr. G.
Methods and philosophy of teaching dance in the secondary school. Theory and practice in solving problems arising in practical teaching situations. Observation of dance lessons. Offered on-campus in the fall terms in conjunction with Dance 362 or off-campus by proposal.

*772
American Concert Dance of the Twentieth Century. 3 cr. G.
Graduate seminar in special topics of American concert dance of the twentieth century. Course is offered on-line every spring term as an electronic reserve readings course.

790
Repertoire and Ensemble. 1-3 cr. G.
Practicum in group performance in dance department productions, touring groups, and performances related to the dance department. Includes original works from classical and contemporary repertoire. May be repeated to max of 12 cr. Repertory opportunities are available on-campus in the summer terms. Course may be taken off-campus with approval of graduate advisor.

799
Independent Study. 1-3 cr. G.
Individual faculty and student will define the teaching/learning contract for the semester and agree on the credit. Course may be taken off-campus with approval of graduate advisor.

*801
Choreography I. 3 cr. G.
Creating fully mounted works; choreography, performance quality, lighting decor, costumes. Cr determined by contract with chair prior to regis. Prereq: Dance 701(P) & 702(P) or cons instr. Course work may be completed on or off campus.

*802
Choreography II 3 cr. G.
Creating fully mounted works of greater length and complexity. Prereq: Dance 801(P), or cons instr. Course work may be completed on or off-campus.

^873
Field History: Contemporary Festivals. 2-4 cr. G.
Research, reading, attendance and documentation on selected festivals/series events. May be repeated with permission to max of 9 cr. Course work may be completed on or off-campus.

880
Developing Performance Quality. 1-3 cr. G.
Studies in dynamics of specific choreographic concerns in re-setting or coaching choreography. Cr determined prior to regis. May be repeated for up to 6 cr. Prereq: Dance 711 & 717 or cons instr. Course work may be completed on or off-campus.

889
Special Workshops. (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.
Special short intensive workshops of 1-4 weeks during inter-terms or summer sessions presented by guest artists. May be retaken to 9 cr max.

*990
Dance Final Thesis/Project. 2-4 cr. G.
Final demonstration and documentation of craft and artistry mastered in program. Proposal must be approved by the graduate faculty. May be repeated to max of 8 cr. Coursework may be completed on or off-campus.

Courses numbered 300 to 699 are Undergraduate/Graduate.
Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.
*indicates required course in MFA curriculum
^ indicates strongly suggested course in MFA curriculum
~indicates courses faculty recommend alternating for curriculum diversity