Dance
Courses
DANC 100 Survey of Dance Studies 3.0 Credits
This course will include lecture, reading assignments, writing assignments and self-reflection activities to introduce students to academic dance coursework in higher education.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 102 Yoga 3.0 Credits
The physical and intellectual study of the ancient practice of yoga. Includes both physical practice and readings related to the discipline, as well as a survey of a variety of forms of the practice.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
DANC 104 Ballet Technique I 2.0 Credits
Introduces ballet dance vocabulary including alignment, stretching and strengthening, line, flexibility and movement phrases.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
DANC 105 Modern Dance Technique I 2.0 Credits
Introduces modern dance vocabulary, including stretching and strengthening exercises, alignment, movement phrases, and basic locomotor skills. Includes performances and discussion.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
DANC 106 Jazz Dance Technique I 2.0 Credits
Introduces jazz dance style, concentrating on body isolations, movement vocabulary and the development of movement phrases.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
DANC 107 Hip-Hop Dance Technique I 2.0 Credits
Introduces hip-hop dance technique, vocabulary, movement principles, muscle control, and body alignment. Includes appreciation for funk and hip-hop with historical and cultural contexts.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
DANC 108 Dance Improvisation I 2.0 Credits
A studio course in creative movement. Uses contact and structured improvisational problems, interaction between dances and the elements of time, space and force.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
DANC 109 African Dance Technique I 2.0 Credits
This studio course is designed to explore the aesthetic, movement, music and rituals found in African Dance forms.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
DANC 114 Philadelphia Dance, Let’s Go! 3.0 Credits
Philadelphia Dance Let's Go! exposes students to a variety of dance performance opportunities available in the Philadelphia region. Through research, discussion, and attendance at dance productions, students will enhance their abilities to discuss, evaluate and enjoy dance.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC 115 Introduction to Dance 3.0 Credits
A studio and classroom course. Examines the elements of dance through study and participation in classical, theatrical, and social forms. Includes readings, films, and discussion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 116 Dance and Fitness 3.0 Credits
This course explores areas of health, fitness and wellness, including nutrition, cardiovascular health, strength training, flexibility, psychological wellness, and injury prevention. Topics will be covered through a combination of kinesthetic and academic approaches.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 117 Foundations of Somatic Theory and Practice 3.0 Credits
This course, for beginner through advanced, teaches you to maximize your potential for dance, sports, yoga, martial arts or any movement practice, through readings, exercises and assignments that build core strength, flexibility and efficient action.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 131 Dance Practicum in Performance 1.0 Credit
Provides practical experience as a dancer in a Department of Performing Arts dance production. Includes helping with preperformance production, attending all rehearsals, and performing in the concerts. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC 132 Dance Practicum in Production 1.0 Credit
Provides practical experience in dance production, including participation in publicity, costume construction, lighting design, box office, and program production for a Drexel University Dance Ensemble concert. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC 133 Dance Practicum in Choreography 1.0 Credit
Covers the process of developing an idea into a finished dance through close work with the artistic director, including selecting dancers and music; teaching the movement; planning costumes, lighting, and sets; polishing the work; and presenting it to an audience during a Drexel University Dance Ensemble concert. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC 135 Rhythmic Study for Dance 3.0 Credits
Covers rhythmic structures that can accompany dance, including sight reading and eurhythmics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 204 Ballet Technique II 2.0 Credits
Studio course in intermediate level ballet technique. Further develops students' alignment, line, muscular stamina, flexibility, movement vocabulary and artistry.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 104 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 140 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 205 Modern Dance Technique II 2.0 Credits
Covers advanced modern dance vocabulary including stretching and strengthening exercises, alignment, movement phrases and performance quality.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 105 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 150 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 206 Jazz Dance Technique II 2.0 Credits
Covers advanced jazz dance style, concentrating on body isolations, movement vocabulary, and the development of movement phrases, syncopation and flexibility.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 106 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 160 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 207 Hip-Hop Dance Technique II 2.0 Credits
Advanced hip-hop dance technique, vocabulary, movement principles, muscle control, and body alignment. Includes appreciation for funk and hip-hop with historical and cultural contexts.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 107 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 170 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 208 Dance Improvisation II 2.0 Credits
A studio course in advanced creative movement. Uses improvisational problems and improvisational dance making to study momentum, speed, alignment, contact, sound, group work, and dramatic intention.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 108 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 180 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 209 African Dance Technique II 2.0 Credits
This studio course is an advanced exploration of the aesthetic, movement, music and rituals found in African Dance forms. It builds on principles of African I and introduces more complex and physically demanding repertory.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 109 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 190 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 215 Dance Appreciation 3.0 Credits
Teaches students to look at dance as an art form, emphasizing the ability to analyze and understand various dance styles. Includes films, readings, performances, and discussion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 115 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 216 Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis 3.0 Credits
This course introduces the principles of movement analysis by Rudolph Von Laban including an exploration of effort - shape, space and body as introduced by physical therapist Irmgard Bartenieff.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 221 Survey of Dance and Movement Therapy 3.0 Credits
This course investigates the use of dance as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for psychological health and recovery.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 222 Dance Pedagogy 3.0 Credits
This course explores the social and physical development of children as it relates to the teaching of dance. Develops a repertoire of techniques for teaching children and adults.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 225 Dance Repertory 2.0 Credits
This course allows dancers to synthesize their technical abilities with their knowledge of dance history as they learn the works of major historical choreographers.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
DANC 235 Dance Composition I 3.0 Credits
Explores the basic traditional forms of solo and group composition through improvisation, manipulation of movement phrases and critique.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 250 Screendance 3.0 Credits
This course is a practical introduction to Screendance for dancemakers interested in extending their experience in dance into a new technological realm. Screendance connects film (and filmmaking) with dance (and dancemaking) in an evolving hybrid performative practice. Through creative projects, students will develop their cinematic style and increase proficiency with both filming and editing movement.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC 260 Injury Prevention for Dance 3.0 Credits
This course uses physical and intellectual exploration to create individual flexibility and injury prevention plans that meet the student's goals. It is particularly targeted to dancers who use their bodies intensively. Techniques for injury prevention and recovery are emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 304 Ballet Dance Technique III 2.0 Credits
Studio course in advanced level ballet technique. Further develops students' alignment, line, muscular stamina, flexibility, movement vocabulary, artistry and critical analysis of ballet movement.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 204 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 141 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 305 Modern Dance Technique III 2.0 Credits
This course covers advanced modern dance vocabulary, including stretching and strengthening exercises, alignment principles, movement phrases, and increasingly complex locomotor skills.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 16 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 205 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 151 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 306 Jazz Dance Technique III 2.0 Credits
This course covers advanced jazz dance styles for highly experienced students, concentrating on body isolations, movement vocabulary and the development of movement phrases, syncopation and flexibility.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 8 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 206 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 161 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 307 Hip- Hop Technique Class III 2.0 Credits
Advanced Hip-Hop choreography & dance technique, movement principles, muscle control, and body alignment. Hip-Hop III includes exploring choreographic phrases and compositions like those featured in music videos, movies, and other professional presentations of Hip Hop dance.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 207 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 309 African Technique Class III 2.0 Credits
This studio course is designed to explore, embody and create through projects the aesthetic, movement, music, and cultural rituals found in African dance forms.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 209 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 315 Twentieth Century Dance 3.0 Credits
Covers the history of Western theatrical dance from the beginning of the century to contemporary times. Emphasizes the development of modern dance in the United States. Includes films, performances, and discussion. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 316 Dance Kinesiology 3.0 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the musculoskeletal system and basic health information. Students will gain an understanding of anatomy and kinesiology and will explore how these topics are related to dance, normal daily activities, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. The kinesiological concepts presented in this course will be applied using the context of dance movement.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 335 Dance Composition II 3.0 Credits
This course explores the advanced forms of solo or group choreography including narrative, abstract and musical interactions.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 235 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 240 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 415 Dance Aesthetics and Criticism 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of aesthetics which affect the ways in which dance in created, performed and viewed. Issues of dance criticism and how this pertains to aesthetic judgment will also be addressed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 215 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 201 [Min Grade: D]
DANC 416 Survey of Somatic Practices 3.0 Credits
This course investigates a range of integrative mind/body practices for physical well-being and optimal performance.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: (DANC 316 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 360 [Min Grade: D]) and (DANC 117 [Min Grade: D] or DANC 261 [Min Grade: D])
DANC 481 Senior Seminar in Dance 1.0 Credit
Senior Seminar prepares graduating Dance students for a successful transition after graduation and provide strategies to contribute to the field of dance. This course will also prepare students for a culminating senior project experience.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
DANC 491 Senior Project in Dance 1.0 Credit
Senior Project is the capstone course for Dance Majors in which the student presents a project in one of three areas: a presentation, scholarly research paper, or a major performance. The students will be required to utilize the skills, techniques, and concepts that they learned prior to their senior year in Drexel's Dance Program and present a project that reflects the students’ strength, concentration, and passion.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 3 credits
Prerequisites: DANC 481 [Min Grade: D]
DANC I199 Independent Study in DANC 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC I299 Independent Study in DANC 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC I399 Independent Study in DANC 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC I499 Independent Study in DANC 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC T180 Special Topics in Dance 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC T280 Special Topics in Dance 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.\.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC T380 Special Topics in Dance 0.5-3.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
DANC T480 Special Topics in Dance 0.5-3.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
