Dance (DANC)


DANC 1100  Disciplines of Movement  (3 credits)  
Introduction to movement disciplines like Alexander, Feldenkrais, and Tai Chi for performers. Training geared toward relaxation, loss of inhibition, and ease of flexibility.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2010  Introduction to Irish Dancing  (1.5 credits)  
Introduces the traditional dances of Ireland, including solo step dance footwork, group set dancing and ceili dancing. Includes warm-ups, technique and choreography. Students gain an understanding of Irish traditional musical rhythms. All levels are welcome. No special shoes required. Experienced Irish dancers are able to prepare and take Grade Exams offered three times per year at Marquette.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2020  Ballet 1  (3 credits)  
Emphasis placed on beginning ballet and classical dance techniques. No previous dance experience required.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2040  Ballet 2  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on intermediate ballet dance techniques. Explores the influence of ballet and classical dance techniques on a range of other dance forms.
Prerequisite: DANC 2020 or cons. of instr.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2120  Modern Dance 1  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental modern dance techniques. No previous dance needed. Offered fall term.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2140  Modern Dance 2  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on intermediate modern dance techniques. Explores influences of other dance forms as used in modern dance. Also explores the influence of modern dance techniques on a range of other dance techniques.
Prerequisite: DANC 2120 or cons. of instr.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2220  African Dance 1  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental African Dance techniques. No previous dance needed.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2240  African Dance 2  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on Intermediate African Dance techniques. Continues exploration of dance forms in the tradition of the African Diaspora. Explores the use of live drummer interaction with dance form.
Prerequisite: DANC 2220 or cons. of instr.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2420  Tap Dance 1  (3 credits)  
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental tap dance techniques. No previous tap dance needed.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2440  Tap Dance 2  (3 credits)  
Continuation of DANC 2420.
Prerequisite: DANC 2420 or equiv.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 2500  Composition and Choreography  (3 credits)  
The examination of the composition of dance forms and structures from a dance/movement perspective. Introduces choreography techniques.
Prerequisite: DANC 2020, or DANC 2120, or DANC 2220 or DANC 2420; or cons. of instr.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 3100  Theatre Dance  (3 credits)  
Basic musical theatre dance techniques for actors and dancers. Movement and dance training geared toward developing an individual's movement potential to its fullest ideal. A study of various techniques of musical comedy dance and traditional dance forms.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 4500  Dance History  (3 credits)  
Survey of dance history with particular emphasis paid to development of major styles of dance and dance achievements. Class includes movement and technique component.
Prerequisite: Prereq: DANC 2020, or DANC 2120, or DANC 2220 or DANC 2420; or cons. of instr.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 4953  Seminar in Dance  (1-3 credits)  
Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 4995  Independent Study in Dance  (1-3 credits)  
Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in dance.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch. Consent required.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
DANC 4999  Senior Thesis  (1-3 credits)  
The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch. Consent required.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate