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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 broad overview of the scientific principles of exercise physiology, functional anatomy, kinesiology, and bio-mechanics with applications to dance. Prerequisites: DANC 103.
- Prerequisite: DANC 103
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22356D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:10pm | Tue, Thu | 33 of 35 | Margo Apostolos | PED207 |   |
The practice and aesthetics of international dance styles through lecture and participant-driven interaction.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22358R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:40pm | Monday | Canceled | Saleemah Knight,E Durden | THH121 | |
Fundamental technique studies in a studio setting. Concentration on classical ballet, hip hop and its derivatives, partnering and contemporary techniques essential to the dancers development. Recommended preparation: Ballet, hip hop, pointe, modern dance, and/or jazz studies. Placement audition required. Open only to dance majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22360D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-11:50am | TuThF | 33 of 35 | Jodie Gates, | PED207 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Patrick Corbin, D Grimes, Thomas McManus, Jackie Kopcsak | PED207 |
Study and guided practice of traditional and contemporary choreographic repertory. Emphasis in choreographic intention, stylistic approaches and performance technique. Recommended preparation: Ballet, hip hop pointe, modern dance, and/or jazz studies. Open only to dance majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22362D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 33 of 35 | Thomas McManus | PED207 | |
Continued investigation and introduction to improvisational and compositional skills in preparation for the creative processes of dancing, dance-making and performance. Prerequisite: DANC 130. Recommended preparation: Extensive Ballet Training. Open only to dance majors.
- Prerequisite: DANC 130
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22367D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 33 of 35 | Thomas McManus | PED207 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22390R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 25 | Angel Papadakis | AHFB20 | PDF (728390 KB) | |
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 | 11:00-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 25 | Jackie Kopcsak | AHFB20 | PDF (160058 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 | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 25 | Saleemah Knight | AHFB20 | |
Continuing study in the techniques of jazz dance. Duplicates credit in former THTR 184b.
- Prerequisite: DANC 184a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22415R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 25 | Saleemah Knight | AHFB20 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22423R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 25 | E Durden | AHFB20 | | |
| 22424R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 25 | E Durden | AHFB20 | | |
| 22429R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 50 | D Grimes | MHP101 | | |
| 22425R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 17 of 25 | E Durden | AHFB20 | | |
| 22426R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 25 | E Durden | AHFB20 | |
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 | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (48645 KB) | |
| 22430R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-7:50pm | Mon, Wed | 37 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (48714 KB) | |
| 22431R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 0 of 1 | Jesus Fuentes | AHFB20 | | |
| 22432R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (49054 KB) | |
| 22433R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 50 | Jesus Fuentes | MHP101 | Word (50740 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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22470R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 34 of 35 | Saleemah Knight | VKC256 | |
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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22490R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 35 | Jackie Kopcsak | VKC258 | PDF (230991 KB) | |
| 22491R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:40pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 35 | Margo Apostolos | VKC201 | |
Introduction to the history and practice of Urban Folk Dance including hip hop, freestyle, street dance and the relevant social dances of the 20th century. (Duplicates credit in former DANC 402)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22510R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:40pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 35 | D Grimes | VKC258 | |
Exploration of the discursive foundations, political motivations, and aesthetic strategies of dance writers and artists whose works have enabled the category of "black dance." (Duplicates credit in former DANC 412)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22513R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 35 | E Durden | VKC151 | |
The study of dance in movies, television, internet, mobile devices and new media. Examining dance on screen, influenced by storytelling, camera technology and editing.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22527R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:40pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 35 | Patrick Corbin | VKC258 | PDF (223584 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Open only to juniors and seniors. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22582D | 001 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Jodie Gates | OFFICE | |
Practical experience linked with information and learned skills. Providing supervised field application of dance theories and practices within a part-time employment context in dance. Open only to junior and senior Dance majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22583D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Jodie Gates | OFFICE | |
Selected topics of current interest.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Classical Points - A Study in Variations and Duets | ||||||||||
| 22585D | 001 | 1.0 | Lecture | 5:30-6:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 25 | Jodie Gates | AHFB20 | | |
| Dance and Media Composition | ||||||||||
| 22586D | 001 | 1.0 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Wednesday | 11 of 25 | Thomas McManus | | ||