PADA 151 CONDITIONING FOR DANCERS (3)
Six hours activity per week
This course utilizes techniques (stretching, yoga, pilates) and principles of conditioning (strength, flexibility, and endurance) to prevent injuries stemming from muscular imbalances, structural problems, postural deviations, improper mechanics or movements. Students will develop individualized conditioning programs to prevent injuries.
PADA 253 JAZZ DANCE I (3)
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Activities designed to develop basic jazz dance technique accompanied by historical information relevant to the dance form.
PADA 254 MODERN DANCE I (3) [top]
One hour lecture per week
Two hours activity per week
Beginning modern dance techniques based on major dance pioneers, major points in dance history and language of Modern Dance.
GenEd: C1, E聽聽
PADA 353 JAZZ DANCE II (3) [top]
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PADA 253
Activities designed to develop intermediate jazz dance technique and a study of the history of jazz dance.
PADA 354 MODERN DANCE II (3) [top]
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PADA 254
Intermediate modern dance technique with continued development of improvisational skills and beginning dance composition forms.
PADA 458 DANCE ENSEMBLE (3) [top]
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisites: PADA 353 or PADA 354
A dance repertory and performance class with emphasis in developing skills for performing ballet, modern, jazz, historic and/or other forms of theatrical dance.
PADA 499 PERFORMING ARTS CAPSTONE IN DANCE (3)
Three hours seminar per week
Prerequisites: PADA 353 and PADA 354, Senior Status
Students will join in the capstone experience course and blend their knowledge and practice to produce an interdisciplinary performing arts project. Alternatively, students may receive an internship with a dance company.