Dance (DAN) at Southwest Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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- DAN 121 - Dance Appreciation
- Explores the language of dance through an introduction to basic elements, forms, and diverse styles across time. Develops techniques for observing dance analytically and critically.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - DAN 136 - Dance Workshop
- Provides students with the opportunity to work in various activities of a play, dance or musical production including, but not limited to, performance, dramaturgy, orchestra, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. Variable hours per week. Prerequisite: Previous performance experience is recommended. May be repeated for credit. This course is cross-listed with CST 136 and MUS 129.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Previous performance experience is recommended.1 credits - DAN 156 - Cultural Perspectives of Dance: [Cultural Topic]
- Explores the cultural aspect and study of dance technique under tribal and social origins through an introduction to basic elements, forms, and styles of dance across different cultures around the world. Includes skills such as self-expression, dance routines, oral communication, and written communication, surrounding themes studied in the course.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits - DAN 158 - Exploring Dance Genres: [Specific Dance Topic]
- Teaches the basic techniques of dance styles. Includes skills such as self-expression, dance routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Dance styles selected by semester. Topics may include pointe, hip-hop, tap, ballroom, etc. May be repeated under different dance styles. May be repeated for 4 credits with no duplicate genreLaboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits - DAN 160 - Modern Dance I
- Includes the study of principles, movement activities and language common to a variety of modern dance styles. Covers skills including self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit. Part I of II.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits - DAN 161 - Dance Production
- Focuses on the creative and business-related aspects of producing a dance performance. Teaches basic skills such as lighting, costuming, music, and choreography.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - DAN 163 - Jazz I
- Explores a variety of contemporary jazz styles from global perspectives. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Part I of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits - DAN 166 - Ballet I
- Explores classical and contemporary styles of ballet. Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Part I of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits - DAN 167 - Dance Improvisation
- Explores the creation of spontaneous movement experiences with emphasis on self-expression and creature awareness. Includes improvisational techniques utilizing body awareness, use of the environment, and group dynamicsLaboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits - DAN 176 - Advanced Ballet
- Teaches advanced ballet as a discipline including correct alignment and ballet form. Utilizes a choreographic approach. Develops the skill and ability to present a complex dialogue between dancer and audience.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 1661-2 credits - DAN 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - DAN 210 - Dance Composition
- Studies the fundamentals of composition, and explores movement, space, time, rhythm, energy and force, and the choreographic devices for creating finished work. Increases personal movement vocabulary and style and presents choreographic structures with an emphasis on creating solo and small group dance compositions.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 167.3 credits - DAN 260 - Modern Dance II
- Introduces principles, movement activities and language common to a variety of modern dance styles. Covers skills including self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Part II of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 160 skills assessment.1 credits - DAN 261 - Advanced Dance Production
- Provides students with an advanced application of the principles of dance production and its related fields and concepts. Includes practical production activities and projects in the areas of dance design, stage technology, and stage managementLecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 1611-2 credits - DAN 263 - Jazz II
- Explores a variety of contemporary jazz styles from global perspectives. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Part II of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 163 skills assessment1 credits - DAN 266 - Ballet II
- Explores classical and contemporary styles of ballet. Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Part II of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: DAN 166 skills assessment.1 credits
