Dance 499:

Special Topics (1.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics of current interest.
  • Note: DANCE FOR ZOOM FATIGUE: 7 dance styles, 5 world-class instructors: A semester introducing you to a variety of dance forms and movement experiences for all levels, including Contemporary, Jazz, Gaga, Tap, Indian Bhangra, Ballroom, and African, along with guided Movement Meditations, Sound Bath Improvisations, and live drumming. MINDFULNESS FOR DANCERS: This course will introduce you to mindfulness and other practices supportive to the dancer. It will also expose you to yoga and its associated practices, Gaga, Contemplative Dance Practice, embodied meditation, and other somatic forms. RHYTHM NATIONS: Experience all the diverse technique classes you've been dying to take in ONE course, including African, Bollywood, Kathak, Latin, and Tap. MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE TECHNIQUES: Learn iconic musical theatre repertoire from both stage and screen along with foundational techniques and the practice of generating choreography through task-based exercises and improvisation. DANCE MASTERS FORUM: Investigate the intersection of visionary people and societal forces shaping dance practice and performance. Each class, engage in conversations with leading artists in the field, who offer their stories, perspectives, and a glimpse into their craft. ICONIC DANCE FILMS OF THE 20TH CENTURY: Each week, watch an iconic dance film (from "Flashdance" to "Singin' in the Rain" to dance documentaries) and discuss the choreographic and cinematic strategies, as well as how dance stories have evolved. LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS: Learn fundamental concepts, approaches to career development, and management, while acquiring tools and financial skills. Lectures will help you bring awareness of artistic identity and business practices to advance your short- and long-term career goals. INTRO TO COMMERCIAL DANCE: This course focuses on important commercial dance industry facets (from auditions to casting to agents) and will include several practice-based master classes (i.e. Heels).
SectionSessionUnitsTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
Dance for Zoom Fatigue
22547R0602.0Lecture12:00-1:50pmMonday17 of 40Shannon Grayson,
Achinta McDaniel,Jesus Fuentes		ONLINEPDF (420993 KB)notesession dates
Dance for Zoom Fatigue
22548R0602.0Lecture10:00-11:50amTuesday6 of 40Shannon Grayson,
Achinta McDaniel,Jesus Fuentes		ONLINEPDF (421193 KB)session dates
Dance for Zoom Fatigue
22550R0602.0Lecture2:00-3:50pmThursday8 of 40Shannon Grayson,
Achinta McDaniel,Jesus Fuentes		ONLINEPDF (421052 KB)session dates
Mindfulness for Dancers
22553R0602.0Lecture5:00-6:50pmTuesday21 of 40Bruce McCormickONLINEsession dates
Musical Theatre Dance Techniques
22556R0602.0Lecture5:00-6:50pmMonday22 of 40Kathryn DunnONLINEsession dates
Dance Masters Forum
22557R0602.0Lecture5:00-6:50pmThursday6 of 40Jennifer LottONLINEsession dates
Iconic Dance Films of the Twentieth Century
22558R0602.0Lecture5:00-6:50pmWednesday23 of 40Dawn StoppielloONLINEPDF (182507 KB)session dates
Information accurate as of September 10, 2021 2:03 pm.
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