Class Schedule
Fall 2013 Dance TECHNIQUE course schedule - In Progress, we should have all the days/times listed by April 4.
Please note that you cannot register for dance technique or ensemble courses for PHYSICAL EDUCATION Credit until the beginning of the Fall semester, when you will find the courses listed on Virtual Bryn Mawr under "Physical Education." If you are taking technique or ensemble courses for ACADEMIC CREDIT, check the Tri-College Course Guide under "Dance - Arts" or check below under "CoursesOffered for Academic Credit." You can register for any of those courses on Virtual Bryn Mawr starting April 8th. Note that some of the level I and open level courses can be taken for academic credit through "Introduction to Dance Techniques"as indicated in the academic course descriptions. If you are interested in taking Introduction to Dance Techniques, contact Professor Cantor in the Dance Program for more information.
FALL 2013 TECHNIQUE COURSES: 9/9-12/13
| Ballet I | MW 1:00-2:00 PM | White | PEMSTD |
| Intermed Technique: Ballet (Ballet II)
|
TTH 12:45-2:15 PM | Moss-Thorne | PEMSTD |
| Adv Technique: Ballet (Ballet III) | MW 7:00-9:00 PM | Mintzer | PEMSTD |
Modern I
|
MW 12:00-1:00 PM | Cantor | PEMSTD |
| Intermed Technique: Modern (Modern II) | MW 1:00-2:30 PM | Stortz |
PEMSTD |
| Adv Technique: Modern (Modern III)
|
TTH 4:00-5:30 | Malcolm-Naib | PEMSTD |
| Jazz II | MW 5:30-7:00 PM | Goodman | PEMSTD |
Hip-hop
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F 1:30-3:00 PM | Cotton | PEMSTD |
| African | T 5:30-7:00 PM | Eubanks-Dixon | PEMSTD |
Rhythm & Style (half a semester of tap and half a semester of flamenco)
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M 4:00-5:30 PM | Karon and Gmitter | DENBSTD |
Modern Ensemble
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W 4:00-5:30 PM & F 5:00-6:30 PM | Foley | PEMSTD |
Dance Outreach Ensemble INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 9/6 3:00 |
F 3:00-4:30 & one additional weekly rehearsal | Cantor | PEMSTD |
Ballet Ensemble AUDITION 9/5 7:00
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TTH 7:00-8:30 PM | Gibson | PEMSTD |
SEMINAR, CHOREOGRAPHY, PERFORMANCE AND TECHNIQUE COURSES FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT. Note that technique courses do not start until 9/9. For FULL INFORMATION on these courses, please visit the TriCollege Course Guide
ARTAB251001 Arts Teaching in the Community and the Classroom
Cantor, Madeline M 7:00pm-10:00pm
ARTDB265001 Dance, Migration and Exile (cross listed with Anthropology)
Shapiro-Phim, Toni T 7:00pm-9:30pm
ARTDB403002 Supervised Work in Dance-Anatomy for Dance
Malcolm-Naib, Rebecca TTH 8:15-9:45 am
ARTDB142001 Dance Composition I
Brick, David TTH 2:15pm-3:45pm
ARTDB342001 Advanced Choreography
Caruso Haviland,Linda TBA
Cantor, Madeline
ARTDB345001 Dance Ensemble: Modern
Foley, Meg W 4:00-5:30 pm & F 4:30-6:00 pm
AUDITION FRI, 9/6 4:30
ARTDB346001 Dance Ensemble: Ballet
Gibson, Nora TTH 7:00-8:30pm
Audition TH, 9/5 7:00
ARTDB349001Dance Ensemble: Outreach
Cantor,Madeline R. F 3:30pm-5:00pm
PLUS an additional weekly rehearsal
INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 9/6 3:00
ARTDB390001 Senior Project/Thesis
Caruso Haviland,Linda TBA
Cantor, Madeline
ARTDB403001 Supervised Work in Dance
Caruso Haviland,Linda TBA
Cantor, Madeline
Please note that for ARTDB 136-139, you will need to register for an additional technique class. You must contact Professor Cantor in the Dance Program for more information.
ARTDB136001 Intro to Dance Tech I: Modern
Cantor,Madeline R. MW 12:00pm-1:00pm
ARTDB137001 Intro to Dance Tech I: Ballet
White,Anne Brokaw MW 1:00pm-2:00pm
ARTDB138001 Intro to Dance Tech II: Modern
Cantor,Madeline R. MW 12:00pm-1:00pm
ARTDB139001 Intro to Dance Tech II: Ballet
White,Anne Brokaw MW 1:00pm-2:00pm
TECHNIQUE: for times, instructors, and studios see the technique course grid above.
ARTDB230001 Modern: Intermediate Technique
ARTDB231001 Ballet: Intermediate Technique
ARTDB232001 Jazz: Intermediate Technique
ARTDB330001 Modern: Advanced Technique
ARTDB331001 Ballet: Advanced Technique
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Spring 2013 Dance Technique Course Schedule -
Please note that you cannot register for dance technique or ensemble courses for PE Credit until January 21, when you will find them on Virtual Bryn Mawr under "Physical Education." If you are taking technique or ensemble courses for academic credit, check the Tri-College Course Guide under "Dance - Arts" or check below under "CoursesOffered for Academic Credit." You can register for any of those courses on Virtual Bryn Mawr starting November 5th. Note that some of the level I and open level courses can be taken for academic credit through "Introduction to Dance Techniques"as indicated in the academic course descriptions.
SCHEDULE -
First Half semester: January 28-March 8 (note earlier audition dates for ensembles)
| Ballet I | MW 3:00-4:00 PM | Keegan | PEMSTD |
| Intermed Technique: Ballet (Ballet II) | TTH 12:45-2:15 PM | White | PEMSTD |
| Adv Technique: Ballet (Ballet III) | MW 7:00-9:00 PM | Thorne/Mintzer | PEMSTD |
| Modern I | MW 12:00-1:00 PM | TBA | PEMSTD |
| Intermed Technique: Modern (Modern II) | MW 1:00-2:30 PM | Cantor |
PEMSTD |
| Adv Technique: Modern (Modern III) | TTH 4:00-5:30 | Caruso-Haviland/Chun-Manning | PEMSTD |
| Contemporary Floor Technique: for intermediate dancers and above (5 weeks 2/1-3/1) | F 2:30-4:00 PM | Obeid | PEMSTD |
| Jazz I | MW 5:30-6:30 PM | Goodman | PEMSTD |
| Tap I | M 3:00-4:30 | Karon | DENBSTD |
| Movement Improvisation (8 weeks) | W 6:30-8:00 PM | Stein | DENBSTD |
Social Dance: Salsa |
W 4:30-6:00 PM | Colon | DENBSTD |
| Hip Hop Ensemble (8 weeks) [audition Thursday 1/24 @ 6:00 in PEM] | TH 6:00-8:00 PM | Askew | PEMSTD |
| African Ensemble [audition Tuesday 1/22 @ 5:30 in PEM] |
T 5:30-8:00 PM | Eubanks-Dixon | PEMSTD |
| Jazz Ensemble [audition Thursday 1/24 @ 8:00 in PEM] |
TTH 8:00-9:30 PM | Murphy | PEMSTD |
| Modern Ensemble [audition Wednesday 1/23 @ 4:00 in PEM] |
MW 4:00-5:30 | Mazarick | PEMSTD |
2nd half semester March 18 - May 2
| Ballet I | Continues | ||
| Intermed Technique: Ballet (Ballet II) | Continues | ||
| Adv Technique: Ballet (Ballet III) | Continues | ||
| Modern I | Continues | ||
| Intermed Technique: Modern (Modern II) | Continues |
|
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| Adv Technique: Modern (Modern III) | Continues | ||
| Jazz I | Continues | ||
| Tap I | Continues | ||
| Social Dance: Swing Dance |
W 4:30-6:00 PM | Reinhart/Butryn | DENBSTD |
| African Ensemble [audition Tuesday 1/22 @ 5:30 in PEM] |
Continues | ||
| Jazz Ensemble [audition Thursday 1/24 @ 8:00 in PEM] |
Continues | ||
| Modern Ensemble [audition Wednesday 1/23 @ 4:00 in PEM] |
Continues |
Registering for Classes
Credit
- All Dance Technique and Ensemble courses can be taken for Physical Education credit.
- Level II and III Technique classes and most Ensembles can be taken for PE Credit OR Academic credit and students should register accordingly.
- We strongly recommend that first semester frosh enroll in technique or ensemble courses for PE credit.
- Level I and open classes can only receive academic credit through enrollment in ARTD 138 or 139, Introduction to Dance Techniques (see below).
- Dance Composition/Choreography, Directed Work, Senior Thesis, and Dance lecture/seminar courses are academic credit courses.
How to Register
- Bryn Mawr and Haverford or Swarthmore students can register for courses for Academic credit during academic course registration periods. These courses are listed on tri-co under “Dance-Arts.” Technique and Ensemble courses receive .5 credit for a full semester; Composition courses and all Lecture/Seminar courses are offered for 1 credit per semester.
- *Bryn Mawr students can register for courses for Physical Education credit during the first week of classes. These courses are posted on tri-co under “Physical Education” towards the bottom of the list during the first week of the semester.They are listed below the week after pre-registration.
- Although some technique courses are offered for Physical Education credit for just half the semester, most technique courses continue across the semester. Students wishing to join a full semester technique course mid-semester, must have some experience in that technique at the selected level.
- Haverford and Swarthmore students can register for courses for Physical Education credit at the first class.
Dance Courses with Auditions
- Dance Ensemble courses have auditions, which are run like a class. Auditions are required regardless of whether a student enrolls in the course for academic or PE credit.
- Description of Ensemble Courses
- Audition Schedule Note: You may also select the "Course URL" beneath the Ensemble course title to see the audition schedule.
Rehearsal Schedule
Course Levels
- Level I classes, African, Hip-hop, Classical Indian, Improvisation, Salsa, Swing, and Ballroom/Social Dance are open to all levels of experience; level II (low-int/int) requires 1.5 to 2 years of work in that technique, level III(int/adv) and most dance ensembles Dance Ensembles presuppose a minimum of 3-5 years of prior dance training. Students should enroll across the full semester when possible. You may just enroll for a course in the 1st half of the semester BUT you’ll need the 1st half of that technique or equivalent experience to enroll in the 2nd half of the semester.
- Pointe instruction** – a half hour of optional pointe work follows the Ballet III class at 8:30 PM for those with prior pointe training who attend the class regularly. Participation is at the discretion of the instructor.
Courses offered for academic credit
This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses in this department for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
For information about courses offered by other Bryn Mawr departments and programs or about courses offered by Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, please consult the Course Guides page.
For information about the Academic Calendar, including the dates of first and second quarter courses, please visit the College's master calendar.
Spring 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTD B136-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B137-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L., Keegan,A. |
| ARTD B138-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B139-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L., Keegan,A. |
| ARTD B140-001 | Approaches to Dance: Themes and Perspectives | Semester / 1 | LEC: 6:30 PM- 9:15 PM T | Goodhart Hall B | Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B230-001 | Modern: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| ARTD B231-001 | Ballet: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | White,A. |
| ARTD B242-001 | Dance Composition II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 2:15 PM- 3:45 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| ARTD B330-001 | Modern: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Caruso Haviland,L., Chun-Manning,K. |
| ARTD B331-001 | Ballet: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Mintzer,L., Moss,C. |
| ARTD B342-001 | Advanced Choreography | Semester / 0.5,1 | |||
| ARTD B345-001 | Dance Ensemble: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Mazarick,M. |
| ARTD B347-001 | Dance Ensemble: Jazz | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B348-001 | Dance Ensemble: African | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM T | Pembroke Studio | Eubanks-Dixon,N. |
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | |||
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | |||
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA |
Fall 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTD B136-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B137-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L., White,A. |
| ARTD B138-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B139-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L., White,A. |
| ARTD B142-001 | Dance Composition I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:15 PM- 3:45 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B230-001 | Modern: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Stortz,M. |
| ARTD B231-001 | Ballet: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Moss,C. |
| ARTD B232-001 | Jazz: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B265-001 | Dance, Migration and Exile | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM T | Goodhart Hall B | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B330-001 | Modern: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B331-001 | Ballet: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Mintzer,L. |
| ARTD B342-001 | Advanced Choreography | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B345-001 | Dance Ensemble: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM W | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| LEC: 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM F | Pembroke Studio | ||||
| ARTD B346-001 | Dance Ensemble: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B349-001 | Dance Ensemble: Dance Outreach | Semester / 0.5 | LEC: 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM F | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
Spring 2014
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTD B136-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B137-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B138-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B139-001 | Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Ballet | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B230-001 | Modern: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B231-001 | Ballet: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B240-001 | Dance History I: Roots of Western Theater Dance | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM T | Goodhart Hall B | Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B242-001 | Dance Composition II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B318-001 | Argentine Tango | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 3:30 PM TH | Dalton Hall 25 | Merritt,C. |
| ARTD B330-001 | Modern: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B331-001 | Ballet: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B342-001 | Advanced Choreography | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B345-001 | Dance Ensemble: Modern | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B390-001 | Senior Project/Thesis | Semester / 0.5,1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| ARTD B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA |
Courses offered for PE Credit
Back to topThis page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses in this department for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
For information about courses offered by other Bryn Mawr departments and programs or about courses offered by Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, please consult the Course Guides page.
For information about the Academic Calendar, including the dates of first and second quarter courses, please visit the College's master calendar.
Spring 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE(D) B101-001 | Ballet: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Keegan,A. |
| PE(D) B102-001 | Ballet: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | White,A. |
| PE(D) B103-001 | Ballet: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Mintzer,L., Moss,C. |
| PE(D) B105-001 | Modern: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Caruso Haviland,L. |
| PE(D) B106-001 | Modern: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| PE(D) B107-001 | Modern: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Caruso Haviland,L., Chun-Manning,K. |
| PE(D) B108-001 | Jazz: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M., Goodman,Y. |
| PE(D) B116F-001 | Salsa - First Half | First Half / 0 | LEC: 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM W | Denbigh Dance Studio | Colon,V. |
| PE(D) B118F-001 | Movement Improvisation - First Half | Semester / 0 | LEC: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM W | Denbigh Dance Studio | Cantor,M., Stein,L. |
| PE(D) B121F-001 | Tap: Beginning Technique - First Half | First Half / 0 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM M | Denbigh Dance Studio | Karon,C. |
| PE(D) B121S-001 | Tap: Beginning Technique - Second Half | Second Half / 0 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM M | Denbigh Dance Studio | Karon,C. |
| PE(D) B125S-001 | Swing Dance - Second Half | Second Half / 0 | LEC: 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM W | Denbigh Dance Studio | Reinhart,D. |
| PE(D) B128-001 | Contemporary Floor Technique | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B145-001 | Dance Ensemble: Modern | Semester / 0 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Mazarick,M. |
| PE(D) B147-001 | Dance Ensemble: Jazz | Semester / 0 | LEC: 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM F | |||||
| PE(D) B148-001 | Dance Ensemble: African | Semester / 0 | LEC: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM T | Pembroke Studio | Eubanks-Dixon,N. |
| PE(D) B150-001 | Dance Ensemble: Hip-Hop | Semester / 0 | LEC: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM TH | Pembroke Studio | Askew,D., Cantor,M. |
| PE(D) B195-001 | Movement for Theater | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B196-001 | Dance Composition Lab | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B197-001 | Directed Work in Dance | Semester / 0 | |||
Fall 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE(D) B101-001 | Ballet: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| PE(D) B102-001 | Ballet: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| PE(D) B103-001 | Ballet: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| PE(D) B105-001 | Modern: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| PE(D) B106-001 | Modern: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Stortz,M. |
| PE(D) B107-001 | Modern: Advanced Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Malcolm-Naib,R. |
| PE(D) B108-001 | Jazz: Beginning Technique | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B110-001 | Jazz: Intermediate Technique | Semester / 0 | LEC: 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM MW | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| PE(D) B111-001 | Hip-hop Technique | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B112-001 | African Dance | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B117F-001 | Classical Indian Dance - First Half | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B126-001 | Rhythm & Style | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B145-001 | Dance Ensemble: Modern | Semester / 0 | LEC: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM W | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| LEC: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM F | Pembroke Studio | ||||
| PE(D) B146-001 | Dance Ensemble: Ballet | Semester / 0 | LEC: 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM TTH | Pembroke Studio | Dept. staff, TBA |
| PE(D) B147-001 | Dance Ensemble: Jazz | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B148-001 | Dance Ensemble: African | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B149-001 | Dance Ensemble: Dance Outreach | Semester / 0 | LEC: 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM F | Pembroke Studio | Cantor,M. |
| PE(D) B150-001 | Dance Ensemble: Hip-Hop | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B195-001 | Movement for Theater | Semester / 0 | |||
| PE(D) B197-001 | Directed Work in Dance | Semester / 0 | |||
Spring 2014
(Class schedules for this semester will be posted at a later date.)
Academic Descriptions
2013-14 Catalog Data
ARTD B136 Introduction to Dance Techniques I: Modern Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Students enrolling in this course will be taking two dance technique courses. The two courses together constitute .5 credit. They must contact the Dance Program to secure their place in the Modern: Beginning Technique course and in a course that they select from among approved beginning and open level courses offered that semester by the Dance Program. These typically include courses such as Ballet: Beginning Technique, Hip-hop, or African Dance. The schedule of courses offered that semester can be found on the Dance Program website at www.brynmawr.edu/dance/courses/schedule.html and, at the beginning of the semester, on VBM under Physical Education. Students must attend the required number of technique class sessions; additional requirements for a passing grade include attendance at two mandatory lectures and one live dance performance and completion of three short writing assignments. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Division III: Humanities ARTD B137 Introduction to Dance Techniques I: BalletSection 001 (Fall 2012): Modern
Section 002 (Fall 2012): Ballet Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Students enrolling in this course will be taking two dance technique courses. The two courses together constitute .5 credit. They must contact the Dance Program to secure their place in the Ballet: Beginning Technique course and in a course that they select from among approved beginning and open level courses offered that semester by the Dance Program. These typically include courses such as Modern: Beginning Technique, Hip-hop, or African Dance. The schedule of courses offered that semester can be found on the Dance Program website at www.brynmawr.edu/dance/courses/schedule.html and, at the beginning of the semester, on VBM under Physical Education. Students must attend the required number of technique class sessions; additional requirements for a passing grade include attendance at two mandatory lectures and one live dance performance and completion of three short writing assignments. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Division III: Humanities ARTD B138 Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Modern
Section 001 (Fall 2012): Modern
Section 002 (Fall 2012): Ballet Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Students enrolling in this course will be taking two dance technique courses. The two courses together constitute .5 credit. They must contact the Dance Program to secure their place in the Modern: Beginning Technique course and in a course that they select from among approved beginning and open level courses offered that semester by the Dance Program. These typically include courses such as Ballet: Beginning Technique, Hip-hop, or African Dance. The schedule of courses offered that semester can be found on the Dance Program website at www.brynmawr.edu/dance/courses/schedule.html and, at the beginning of the semester, on VBM under Physical Education. Students must attend the required number of technique class sessions; additional requirements for a passing grade include attendance at and critique of one live dance event and a short paper on a topic selected in consultation with the faculty coordinator. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: ARTD B136 or B137. Division III: Humanities ARTD B139 Introduction to Dance Techniques II: Ballet Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Students enrolling in this course will be taking two dance technique courses. The two courses together constitute .5 credit. They must contact the Dance Program to secure their place in the Ballet: Beginning Technique course and in a course that they select from among approved beginning and open level courses offered that semester by the Dance Program. These typically include courses such as Modern: Beginning Technique, Hip-hop, or African Dance. The schedule of courses offered that semester can be found on the Dance Program website at www.brynmawr.edu/dance/courses/schedule.html and, at the beginning of the semester, on VBM under Physical Education. Students must attend the required number of technique class sessions; additional requirements for a passing grade include attendance at and critique of one live dance event and a short paper on a topic selected in consultation with the faculty coordinator. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: ARTD B136 or B137. Division III: Humanities ARTD B140 Approaches to Dance: Themes and Perspectives Not offered 2013-14 This course introduces students to dance as a multi-layered, significant and enduring human behavior that ranges from art to play to ritual to politics and beyond. It engages students in the creative, critical and conceptual processes that emerge in response to the study of dance. It also explores the research potential that arises when other areas of academic inquiry, including criticism, ethnology, history and philosophy, interact with dance and dance scholarship. Lectures, discussion, film, video, and guest speakers are included. Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) ARTD B142 Dance Composition I Fall 2013 In this introduction to the art of making dances, an array of compositional tools and approaches is used to evolve and refine choreographic ideas. Basic concepts such as space, phrasing, timing, image, energy, density and partnering are introduced and explored alongside attention to the roles of inspiration and synthesis in the creative process. Improvisation is used to explore choreographic ideas and students learn to help and direct others in generating movement. Discussion of and feedback on weekly choreographic assignments and readings contributes to analyzing and refining choreography. Concurrent attendance in any level technique course is required. Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) Cross-listed as ARTT B142 ARTD B145 Focus: Dance: Close Reading Not offered 2013-14 This a is focus course. Students will engage in a closer reading of dance, using live dance performances as primary texts and setting these performances in critical and historical contexts through readings in dance criticism and theory, lectures and discussion, and media. Each week, students will consider focused questions and work through practical and analytical tasks related to critical seeing. They will apply their findings in organized field trips, where they will view a live performance, selected from a range of genres, and work through their responses in discussion as well as in different models of writing. This is a Praxis I course. Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) Counts toward Praxis Program ARTD B223 Anthropology of Dance Not offered 2013-14 This course surveys ethnographic approaches to the study of global dance in a variety of contemporary and historical contexts. Recognizing dance as a kind of shared cultural knowledge and drawing on theories and literature in anthropology, dance and related fields such as history, and ethnomusicology, we will examine dance's relationship to social structure, ethnicity, gender, spirituality and politics. Lectures, discussion, media, and guest speakers are included. Prerequisite: a course in anthropology or related discipline, or a dance lecture/seminar course, or permission of the instructor. Division I or Division III Cross-Cultural Analysis (CC) Critical Interpretation (CI) Cross-listed as ANTH B223 ARTD B230 Modern: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. Division III: Humanities ARTD B231 Ballet: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. Division III: Humanities ARTD B232 Jazz: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. Division III: Humanities ARTD B240 Dance History I: Roots of Western Theater Dance Spring 2014 This course investigates the historic and cultural forces affecting the development and functions of pre-20th-century dance as well as its relationship to and impact on the development of Western culture. It will consider nontheatrical forms and applications, but will give special emphasis to the development of theater dance forms. It will also introduce students to the varied forms of historic research and the changing modes of documenting dance and to a view of history not only as a linear progression of events but also as process, change and cultural shift. Lecture, discussion, and audiovisual materials. Div: III; Approach: Humanities Inquiry into the Past (IP); Haverford: Humanities (HU). Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) Inquiry into the Past (IP) Counts toward Gender and Sexuality Studies ARTD B241 Dance History II: A History of Contemporary Western Theater Dance Not offered 2013-14 This course investigates the history of dance with particular emphasis on its development in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries as a Western Theatre Art form within a broader context of global art and culture. The course investigates the historical and cultural forces that shape both the form and function of dance as well as the reciprocal relationship of dance to or impact on those same forces. Dance will be considered both chronologically and theoretically as cultural, social, aesthetic, and personal phenomena. The course will provide students with an introduction to both traditional and more contemporary models of historiography with particular reference to the changing modes of documenting, researching and analyzing dance. In addition to lectures and discussion, the course will include film, video, slides, and some movement experiences. Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) Inquiry into the Past (IP) ARTD B242 Dance Composition II Spring 2014 This course builds on work accomplished in Composition I and develops an understanding of and skill in the theory and craft of choreography. This includes deepening movement invention skills; exploring form and structure; investigating sources for sound, music, text and language; developing group design; and broadening critical understanding. Students will work on projects and will have some opportunity to revise and expand work. Readings and viewings will be assigned and related production problems will be considered. Concurrent attendance in any level technique course is required. Pre-requisite: ARTD B142. Div: III; Approach: Critical Interpretation (CI); Haverford: Humanities (HU). Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) ARTD B265 Dance, Migration and Exile Fall 2013 Highlighting aesthetic, political, social and spiritual powers of dance as it travels, transforms, and is accorded meaning both domestically and transnationally, especially in situations of war and social and political upheaval, this course investigates the re-creation of heritage and the production of new traditions in refugee camps and in diaspora. Prerequisite: a Dance lecture/seminar course or a course in a relevant discipline such as anthropology, sociology, or Peace and Conflict Studies, or permission of the instructor. Division I or Division III Cross-Cultural Analysis (CC) Critical Interpretation (CI) Cross-listed as ANTH B265 ARTD B310 Performing the City: Theorizing Bodies in Space Not offered 2013-14 Building on the premise that space is a concern in performance, choreography, architecture and urban planning, this course will interrogate relationships between (performing) bodies and (city) spaces. Using perspectives from dance and performance studies, urban studies and cultural geography, it will introduce space, spatiality and the city as material and theoretical concepts and investigate how moving and performing bodies and city spaces intersect in political, social and cultural contexts. Lectures, discussion of assigned readings, attendance at live performance and 2-3 field trips are included. Prerequisites: One Dance lecture/seminar course or one course in relevant discipline e.g. cities, anthropology, sociology or permission of the instructor. Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) Cross-listed as ARTT B310 ARTD B318 Argentine Tango Spring 2014 This course examines Argentine tango in anthropological perspective, from its origins among disenfranchised populations in late 19th century Río de la Plata society, its journey to the dance salons of Europe and New York, and ultimate transformation into local/ national symbol. Topics include: the performance of gender roles in tango lyrics, movement vocabulary, advertising images, stage performances, and films; the impact of globalization, fusion, and improvisation upon the development of tango music and dance; debates surrounding authenticity and cultural ownership; the commodification of memory and nostalgia in Argentine government, tourism, and industry promotional campaigns. Students will be introduced to basic tango dance vocabulary and etiquette in class, as well as through participant observation at Argentine tango events in the Philadelphia area. Prerequisites: ANTH B102, or permission of the instructor. Division I: Social Science Cross-listed as ANTH B318 ARTD B330 Modern: Advanced Technique Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Advanced level technique courses continue to expand movement vocabulary and to introduce increasingly challenging movement phrases and repertory. Students are also expected to begin recognizing and incorporating the varied gestural and dynamic markers of styles and genres, with an eye to both developing their facility for working with various choreographic models and for beginning to mark out their individual movement preferences. There is also a continuing emphasis on cultivating the relationship between an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding and command of technical challenges and their actual performance. Division III: Humanities ARTD B331 Ballet: Advanced Technique Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Advanced level technique courses continue to expand movement vocabulary and to introduce increasingly challenging movement phrases and repertory. Students are also expected to begin recognizing and incorporating the varied gestural and dynamic markers of styles and genres, with an eye to both developing their facility for working with various choreographic models and for beginning to mark out their individual movement preferences. There is also a continuing emphasis on cultivating the relationship between an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding and command of technical challenges and their actual performance. The last half hour of this class includes optional pointe work with permission of the instructor. Division III: Humanities ARTD B342 Advanced Choreography Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Independent study in choreography under the guidance of the instructor. Students are expected to produce one major choreographic work and are responsible for all production considerations. Concurrent attendance in any level technique course is required. Prerequisite: ARTD 242 Division III: Humanities Critical Interpretation (CI) ARTD B345 Dance Ensemble: Modern
Section 001 (Fall 2012): Modern
Section 002 (Fall 2012): Ballet
Section 003 (Fall 2012): Dance Outreach Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Dance ensembles are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / re-staged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. Division III: Humanities ARTD B346 Dance Ensemble: Ballet Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. Division III: Humanities ARTD B347 Dance Ensemble: Jazz Not offered 2013-14 Dance ensembles are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. Division III: Humanities ARTD B348 Dance Ensemble: African Not offered 2013-14 Dance ensembles are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. Division III: Humanities ARTD B349 Dance Ensemble: Dance Outreach Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. Division III: Humanities ARTD B390 Senior Project/Thesis Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Majors develop, in conjunction with a faculty advisor, a senior capstone experience that is complementary to and will expand and deepen their work and interests within the field of dance. This can range from a significant research or expository paper to a substantial choreographic work that will be supported in a full studio performance. Students who elect to do choreographic or performance work must also submit a portfolio (10 pages) of written work on dance. Work begins in the Fall semester and should be completed by the middle of the Spring semester. One outside evaluator may be invited to offer additional comment. ARTD B390 Senior Project/Thesis Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Majors develop, in conjunction with a faculty advisor, a senior capstone experience that is complementary to and will expand and deepen their work and interests within the field of dance. This can range from a significant research or expository paper to a substantial choreographic work that will be supported in a full studio performance. Students who elect to do choreographic or performance work must also submit a portfolio (10 pages) of written work on dance. Work begins in the Fall semester and should be completed by the middle of the Spring semester. One outside evaluator may be invited to offer additional comment. ARTD B403 Supervised Work Research in a particular topic of dance under the guidance of an instructor, resulting in a final paper or project. Division III: Humanities ARTD B403 Supervised Work Research in a particular topic of dance under the guidance of an instructor, resulting in a final paper or project. Division III: Humanities
PE Descriptions
2013-14 Catalog Data
PE(D) B101 Ballet: Beginning Technique Fall 2013 An introduction to the basic movement elements of classical ballet including work at the ballet barre and moving through space. Some historical context will be provided and students may learn simplified phrases from the ballet repertory as well. Beginning Level courses are open to all levels of experience. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B137 PE(D) B102 Ballet: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B231 PE(D) B103 Ballet: Advanced Technique Fall 2013 Advanced level technique courses continue to expand movement vocabulary and to introduce increasingly challenging movement phrases and repertory. Students are also expected to begin recognizing and incorporating the varied gestural and dynamic markers of styles and genres, with an eye to both developing their facility for working with various choreographic models and for beginning to mark out their individual movement preferences. There is also a continuing emphasis on cultivating the relationship between an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding and command of technical challenges and their actual performance. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B331 PE(D) B105 Modern: Beginning Technique Fall 2013 An introduction to modern dance technique focusing on the use of space, rhythm, dynamics, weight and expression. Students will work through a range of exercises and movement phrases that develop an awareness of movement possibilities as well as basic movement skills such as strength, flexibility and balance, that they will need for their dancing. Level I courses are open to all levels of experience. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B136 PE(D) B106 Modern: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B230 PE(D) B107 Modern: Advanced Technique Fall 2013 Advanced level technique courses continue to expand movement vocabulary and to introduce increasingly challenging movement phrases and repertory. Students are also expected to begin recognizing and incorporating the varied gestural and dynamic markers of styles and genres, with an eye to both developing their facility for working with various choreographic models and for beginning to mark out their individual movement preferences. There is also a continuing emphasis on cultivating the relationship between an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding and command of technical challenges and their actual performance. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B330 PE(D) B108 Jazz: Beginning Technique Fall 2013 An introduction to the basic movement elements of jazz dance styles including the development of the necessary skills for moving dynamically through space, with rhythm and expression. The course uses a variety of contemporary music and focuses on both high energy and more subtle uses of movement. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) PE(D) B110 Jazz: Intermediate Technique Fall 2013 Intermediate level dance technique courses focus on expanding the movement vocabulary, on introducing movement phrases that are increasingly complex and demanding, and on further attention to motional dynamics and spatial contexts. Students at this level are also expected to begin demonstrating an intellectual and kinesthetic understanding of these technical challenges and their actual performance. Students will be evaluated on their openness and commitment to the learning process, increased understanding of the technique, and demonstration in class of their technical and stylistic progress as articulated within the field. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B232 PE(D) B111 Hip-hop Technique Fall 2013 Students learn basic movements from Hip-hop, funk, breakin' and other contemporary urban styles. The course aims to expand the student's dance skills while increasing their knowledge of the history of hip-hop and providing a more sophisticated understanding of the potential of hip hop as an art and social form. (Full Semester, 2 PE Credits) PE(D) B112 African Dance Fall 2013 This course explores the movement and rhythms of African Dance and aims not only to develop the necessary skills but also to deepen the student's kinesthetic, aesthetic and cultural awareness of the power of African dance forms. (Semester Class, 2 PE Credits) PE(D) B116F Salsa - First Half Not offered 2013-14 This course teaches the steps, moves and rhythms of basic Salsa dancing. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B116S Salsa - Second Half Not offered 2013-14 This course teaches the steps, moves and rhythms of basic Salsa dancing. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B117F Classical Indian Dance - First Half Fall 2013 This course introduces basic stances, postures, gestures, and phrases, from the classical Bharata Natyam style and cultivates the musicality and expressivity important to the form. Students will learn excerpts from the repertory within their historical and cultural contexts. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B118F Movement Improvisation - First Half Not offered 2013-14 Exercises and movement problems that generate ideas and establish parameters are utilized to encourage free and creative exploration of movement elements such as space, weight, shape, stillness, dynamics and time. Group and solo decision making while moving lead students into new and unexpected ways of making movement and dance. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B120F Intro to Flamenco - First Half Not offered 2013-14 Students learn the basic postures, rhythms, foot and hand percussion that are central to Flamenco dance. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B121F Tap: Beginning Technique - First Half Not offered 2013-14 An introduction to street tap or hoofing, a uniquely US and long standing Philadelphia form of tap that focuses on rhythms and sounds produced by the dancers taps. Both fun and energetic, this form also cultivates listening and rhythmic skills. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B121S Tap: Beginning Technique - Second Half Not offered 2013-14 An introduction to street tap or hoofing, a uniquely US and long standing Philadelphia form of tap that focuses on rhythms and sounds produced by the dancers taps. Both fun and energetic, this form also cultivates listening and rhythmic skills. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B122S Intro to Social Dance - Second Half Not offered 2013-14 Each week students are introduced to one of the dances from the Social Dance repertory including Rumba, Jive, Waltz, among others. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B123F Tap: Intermediate Technique - First Half Not offered 2013-14 This course challenges students with more complex phrases and rhythms from the tap or hoofing traditions. Tap I or equivalent is a prerequisite. (Quarter Course, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B125S Swing Dance - Second Half Not offered 2013-14 The basic dance and partnering moves needed to take part in Swing or Lindy dancing. (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B126 Rhythm & Style Fall 2013 Learn Tap and Flamenco in the same semester! One half you will get an introduction to street tap or hoofing, a uniquely US and long standing Philadelphia form of tap that focuses on rhythms and sounds produced by the dancers taps. Both fun and energetic, this form also cultivates listening and rhythmic skills. The second half you will learn the asic postures, rhythms, foot and hand percussion that are central to Flamenco dance. (Semester Course, 2 PE Credits) PE(D) B128 Contemporary Floor Technique Not offered 2013-14 This course will explore techniques of moving, sliding, inverting and traveling through space without ever standing upright. It will challengethe way you are used to moving, build abdominal and upper body strength, and invite you to explore how your mind and body work while learning long movement phrases on the ground. Knee pads required. Some available through the Dance Program. For intermediate level dancers and above. (Quarter Course, 1 PE Unit) PE(D) B135F Intro to Pointe - First Half Not offered 2013-14 Students must be enrolled in Ballet II or III to register for this course. Pointe shoes are required and students must obtain permission of the instructor. (Quarter Course, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B135S Intro to Pointe - Second Half Not offered 2013-14 Students must be enrolled in Ballet II or III to register for this course. Pointe shoes are required and students must obtain permission of the instructor. (Quarter Course, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B136F Yogilates - First Half Not offered 2013-14 (Quarter Class, 1 PE Credit) PE(D) B145 Dance Ensemble: Modern Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B345 PE(D) B146 Dance Ensemble: Ballet Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B346 PE(D) B147 Dance Ensemble: Jazz Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B347 PE(D) B148 Dance Ensemble: African Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B348 PE(D) B149 Dance Ensemble: Dance Outreach Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are offered in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Dance Outreach and are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (Semester course, 2 PE credits) Cross-listed as ARTD B349 PE(D) B150 Dance Ensemble: Hip-Hop Fall 2013 Dance ensembles are designed to offer students significant opportunities to develop dance technique, particularly in relationship to dance as a performance art. Students audition for entrance into individual ensembles. Original works choreographed by faculty or guest choreographers or works reconstructed / restaged from classic or contemporary repertories are rehearsed and performed in concert. Students are evaluated on their participation in rehearsals, their demonstration of full commitment and openness to the choreographic and performance processes both in terms of attitude and technical practice, and their achieved level of performance. This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers. (8-week course, 1 PE credit) PE(D) B195 Movement for Theater Fall 2013 Students must be performing in a faculty-directed Theater Program production. This course can fulfill up to two Physical Education credits but not concurrently with taking it for academic credit. Permission of Theater Director is required. (Semester Course, 2 PE Credits) PE(D) B196 Dance Composition Lab Not offered 2013-14 Students rehearse and perform as dancers for Dance Composition II student works. (Semester Class, 2 PE Credits) PE(D) B197 Directed Work in Dance Fall 2013 This course can fulfill up to two Physical Education credits. Permission of Dance Program is required. 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