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Dance (DANC)
- http://www.usc.edu/dance/
- D class assignments available in STO328; phone (213) 740-9327.
- The Kaufman School of Dance wants to be sure that all students can register - please call our advisor at 213-740-9327 if you have any problems registering.
a: Beginning techniques of classical ballet consisting of basic barre and center work; basic body and arm positions, port de bras, allegro and elementary adagio. Duplicates credit in former THTR 183a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22391R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 29 of 50 | Sasha Greschenko | PED207 |   |
Intermediate techniques of classical ballet with intermediate barre, adagio, allegro combinations and pirouettes; development of a working knowledge of ballet terminology. Duplicates credit in former THTR 183b.
- Prerequisite: DANC 183a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22395R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 50 | Sasha Greschenko | PED207 | |
Advanced techniques of classical ballet; emphasis on clarity and precision with execution of movement. Study of beats, tours, advanced adagio and allegro, grand combinations, pointe-work. Duplicates credit in former THTR 183c.
- Prerequisite: DANC 183b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22400R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 50 | Jackie Kopcsak | PED207 | PDF (192893 KB) | |
Beginning techniques and practice of jazz dance. Duplicates credit in former THTR 184a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22410R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 50 | Kenji Yamaguchi | PED207 | |
Elements of Hip-Hop dance, including technique, movement, musical rhythm, tempo and phrasing required to develop the skills needed to perform this unique dance form. Duplicates credit in former THTR 185.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22350R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 50 | D Grimes | PED207 | | |
| 22424R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 2 of 50 | Brad Rapier | PED207 | PDF (216583 KB) | |
| 22427R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 50 | Brad Rapier | PED207 | PDF (217659 KB) | |
| 22429R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 50 | Brad Rapier | PED207 | PDF (217782 KB) | |
| 22425R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 25 of 50 | Brad Rapier | PED207 | PDF (217982 KB) | |
| 22426R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 50 | Brad Rapier | PED207 | PDF (217772 KB) | |
Representative ballroom dances: waltz, slow foxtrot, tango, and quickstep. a: Beginning. Graded CR/NC. Duplicates credit in former THTR 188a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22434R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 50 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | PED207 | Word (88771 KB) | |
| 22430R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 42 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (86431 KB) | |
| 22431R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Friday | 23 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (290816 KB) | |
| 22432R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (88547 KB) | |
| 22433R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (90322 KB) | |
Representative ballroom dances: waltz, slow foxtrot, tango, and quickstep. b: Intermediate. Duplicates credit in former THTR 188b.
- Prerequisite: DANC 188a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22440R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 50 | Miranda Garrison | MHP101 | Word (152576 KB) | |
Examination of the role of dance in popular culture in a studio setting. Practical studies in styles and their evolution in recreational and professional settings.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22470R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:40pm | Tuesday | 3 of 20 | Saleemah Knight | PED205 | PDF (299037 KB) | |
Gateway to the minor in Dance. Concepts of art exemplified in dance; origins and evolution of classic and contemporary dance forms; elements of art criticism applied to dance productions. Required attendance at dance concerts and art exhibits. Duplicates credit in former THTR 280.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22490R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Jackie Kopcsak | VKC154 | PDF (219992 KB) | |
Aesthetic concepts in dance and related arts; integration of concepts in choreography, performance, and production; philosophical bases of dance criticism; critical analysis of performances. Lecture, 3 hours; performance laboratory, 3 hours.Duplicates credit in former THTR 385.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22535R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 20 | Sabela Grimes | MHP101 | |
Exploration of the discursive foundations, political motivations, and aesthetic strategies of dance writers and artists whose works have enabled the category of "black dance."
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22560R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 20 | Sabela Grimes | VKC211 | |
Creative choreography of theatrical dance for television. Emphasis on rhythmic analysis, versatility, composition, notation techniques and stylizing. Duplicates credit in former THTR 482.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22570R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 5 of 15 | Saleemah Knight | MHP101 | PDF (304317 KB) | |
Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of experimental choreography in main stage repertory. Duplicates credit in former THTR 483.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22575R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Brad Rapier | |