Dance
DAN 101 - Dance History
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Remedial Reading. A stu
Description: A study of the development of dance as an art form from the Romantic Era at the end of the 19th century to the contemporary scene. Representative choreographers, dance theories, trends and personalities are discussed. The course includes film shows and subsequent seminar discussion related to the films, as well as practical workshops for exploring movement concepts and styles. Attendance at dance performances is required. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 105 - Choreography I
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A majors only or permission of the department This
Description: This is the first course in the DAN 105 - DAN 106 sequence. The use of improvisation to introduce and develop elements of dance composition through exploration of the factors of space, rhythm and dynamics; solo and group studies. Additional independent studio hours are required (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 106 - Choreography II
Prerequisites: DAN 105. The u
Description: The use of improvisation to introduce and develop elements of dance composition through exploration of the factors of space, rhythm and dynamics; solo and group studies. Additional independent studio hours are required (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 109 - Dance for Musical Theater I
Prerequisites: for Acting A.A. degree majors only or permission of the Department. Train
Description: Training for movement for musical theatre with emphasis in modern jazz and tap (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 117 - African American Dance Ensemble, Rehearsal and Performance
Description: (Dual listed with AFR 110 - AFR 111) This is the first course in the DAN 117 - DAN 118 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Dance Ensemble Productions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 118 - African American Dance Ensemble, Rehearsal and Performance
Description: (Dual listed with AFR 110 - AFR 111) This is the second course in the DAN 117 - DAN 118 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Dance Ensemble Productions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 125 - A Survey of the Art of African American - Dancers and Choreographers
Description: (Dual listed with AFR 112) An introduction to the contributions of African American creative and performing artists to the development of social and theatrical dance in America. Classroom demonstrations by representative artists and field trips to dance concerts are part of the curriculum. SUNY GEN ED-GART, GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 126 - Introduction to Modern Dance
Description: Studio work in basic dance techniques; movement and combinations explored and analyzed with emphasis on elements of space, energy and time. The aim: to develop (1) body awareness; (2) the ability to control and direct one's own body in organized rhythmic movement; (3) organic dance movement and an individually expressive body. No previous experience necessary. The course substitutes for one credit of physical education activity. Attendance at off-campus dance productions required (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-PED, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 127 - Contemporary I
Prerequisites: Dance Major or permission of department. This
Description: This is the first course in the DAN 127 - DAN 128 sequence. Training in modern dance techniques to develop (a) the body as a performing instrument, and (b) an awareness of the movement principles and aesthetic elements of specific dance studies (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 128 - Contemporary II
Prerequisites: DAN 127. This
Description: This is the second course in the DAN 127 - DAN 128 sequence. Training in modern dance techniques to develop (a) the body as a performing instrument, and (b) an awareness of the movement principles and aesthetic elements of specific dance studies (3 hours). SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 129 - Rehearsal and Performance
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A. degree majors only or permission of the department. This
Description: This is the first course in the DAN 129 - DAN 132 sequence. Study and performance of selected choreographed works and new works which may be traditional, contemporary or experimental in concept and structure. (Available for one credit each semester to be taken in a four-semester sequence.) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 130 - Rehearsal and Performance
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A. degree majors only or permission of the department. This
Description: This is the second course in the DAN 129 - DAN 132 sequence. Study and performance of selected choreographed works and new works which may be traditional, contemporary or experimental in concept and structure. (Available for one credit each semester to be taken in a four-semester sequence.) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 131 - Rehearsal and Performance
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A. degree majors only or permission of the department. This
Description: This is the third course in the DAN 129 - DAN 132 sequence. Study and performance of selected choreographed works and new works which may be traditional, contemporary or experimental in concept and structure. (Available for one credit each semester to be taken in a four-semester sequence.) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 132 - Rehearsal and Performance
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A. degree majors only or permission of the department. This
Description: This is the fourth course in the DAN 129 - DAN 132 sequence. Study and performance of selected choreographed works and new works which may be traditional, contemporary or experimental in concept and structure. (Available for one credit each semester to be taken in a four-semester sequence.) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 139 - Ballet for Non-Majors
Description: A course designed for non-major students. The non-major students will acquire essential ballet terminology, knowledge of movement theories as well as practical understanding of the classical and contemporary principles of ballet aesthetics as a performing art. Areas of class work will include barre practices for body alignment, feet and arm configurations, center work with allegro and adagio movement combinations with variations across the space of the dance studio. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 140 - Ballet and Dance Technique I
Prerequisites: for Dance A.A. degree students. This is the first course in the DAN 140 - DAN 141 sequence. The elementary dancer learns the basic disciplines in dance as a performing art and acquires the knowledge and understanding of the movement principles underlying these skills. SUNY
Description: SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 141 - Ballet and Dance Technique II
Prerequisites: DAN 140. This
Description: This is the second course in the DAN 140 - DAN 141 sequence. The elementary dancer learns the basic disciplines in dance as a performing art and acquires the knowledge and understanding of the movement principles underlying these skills. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 217 - African American Dance Ensemble, Rehearsal and Performance
Description: (Dual listed with AFR 113) This is the first course in the DAN 217 - DAN 218 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African-American dance ensemble productions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 218 - African American Dance Ensemble, Rehearsal and Performance
Description: (Dual listed with AFR 114) This is the second course in the DAN 217 - DAN 218 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Dance Ensemble Productions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 240 - Ballet and Dance Technique III
Prerequisites: DAN 140 and DAN 141. This
Description: This is the first course in the DAN 240 - DAN 241 sequence. The intermediate dancer works to develop the technical skills and understanding essential to performance of modern dance and ballet works. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 241 - Ballet and Dance Technique IV
Prerequisites: DAN 240. This
Description: This is the second course in the DAN 240 - DAN 241 sequence. The intermediate dancer works to develop the technical skills and understanding essential to performance of modern dance and ballet works. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
DAN 295 - Independent Study-Dance
Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a. Formerly DAN 699. Students who have taken DAN 699 will not receive credit for DAN 295.
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Theatre & Dance
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