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• DANC 115: Ballet I

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Ballet I is for the student who demonstrates a basic understanding of the technical foundation in ballet technique. The student will continue developing knowledge of ballet terminology and technique, and will include barre and center exercises of increased difficulty. Emphasis is on developing the student's ability to execute ballet technique and terminology. Prerequisite: Program Admission. 0-4-2
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• DANC 120: Pointe/Variation I

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Students will acquire basic skills in Pointe and Variation in order to complement Ballet classes.
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• DANC 150: Modern Dance II

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Modern Dance II builds upon the foundation for basic fundamental exercises, techniques, and movement phrases established in Modern Dance I. Dancers practice concepts of proper alignment, perform a series of exercises that condition the body for strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, and develop a physical and kinesthetic awareness of the elements of space, time, and energy. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    DANC110 or Permission of the Instructor.
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• DANC 155: Ballet II

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Ballet II is for the student who has completed Balled I and demonstrates a solid technical foundation in ballet technique. Emphasis is on developing and mastering the student's ability to execute ballet technique and terminology. The student will maintain performance in ballet technique both at the barre and center with increasing difficulty, as well as utilizing new movements. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    DANC115 or Permssion of the Instructor.
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• DANC 160: Improvisation

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Dance Improvisation explores movement through spontaneous problem solving. Movement studies explore improvisational approaches, devices, elements and exercises to gain skills in the art of improvisation, with explorations further developed into more specific concepts and themes into solo and group performances. Improvisation is designed to evoke the student's creative individuality and sense of ensemble. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    Program Admission and Approval of Instructor.
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• DANC 165: Jazz I

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Jazz is designed for students who plan to focus on complex movement combinations and sequences that stress proper alignment, technique, expressiveness, perception of style, spatial awareness, and musicality. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    Program Admission and Approval of Instructor.
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• DANC 167: Jazz II

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  The students in Jazz II require advanced levels of dance techniques. This course is designed for students to become accomplished technically, establish personal style and develop phrasing and artistic expression at a professional level. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    Program Admission and Approval of Instructor.
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• DANC 181: Tap I

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Tap I is designed for students who are proficient in all basic tap technique. The tap class will focus on technique with moderate to fast speeds in clarity of sounds, articulation, expression and personal style. Credit hours - 2
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• DANC 183: Tap II

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Tap II is designed for students who are proficient in Tap. The course is for an advanced level dancer who will focus on the technique with speed in clarity of sounds, articulation, expression and personal style. Credit Hours - 2
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• DANC 200: Modern Dance III

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Beaver County

  
  Modern Dance III builds upon the exercises, techniques, and movement phrases established in Modern Dance II at an intermediate level. Dancers practice concepts of proper alignment, perform a series of exercises that condition the body for strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, and develop a physical and kinesthetic awareness of the elements of space, time, and energy. 0-4-2 Prerequisite:    DANC150 or Permission of the Instructor.
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