Northwestern University School of Communication 63 courses
https://communication.northwestern.edu/academics/theatre/undergraduate-programs/major-dance.html The dance major prepares students for further advanced academic work or a wide range of positions in the dance field. The majorβs comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the study of dance as well as the act of dancing, providing students with robust opportunities for writing, research, and analysis in the field, in addition to the study of dance techniques and choreography. The program supports a number of dance organizations, and offers many performing opportunities. The primary principle that undergirds the dance major is a belief that movement is the foundation for liberatory possibility. The study of dance within the liberal arts context allows students to connect with their bodies, and think critically and creatively about the world they live in through their bodies and dance-making practices. Studentsβ other interdisciplinary fields of study are incorporated into a holistic understanding of what it means to be a thinking-feeling individual in community with others. In both studies and studio settings, students ultimately cultivate creative collectivity through an awareness of critical difference and are prepared intellectually and artistically for lifetime involvement in the field.
Introductory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 101-1 | Introduction to Dance Studies | 1 |
| DANCE 101-2 | Dance as Creative Collaboration | 1 |
| DANCE 225-0 | Dance Composition | 1 |
| Total Introductory Courses | 3 credits | |
General Technique Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 110-0 | Movement for the Stage | 0.34 |
Music Theatre Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 130-0 | Music Theatre Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 230-0 | Music Theatre Dance II | 0.34 |
Basic Theatrical Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 140-1 | Basic Theatrical Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 140-2 | Basic Theatrical Dance II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 140-3 | Basic Theatrical Dance III | 0.34 |
Modern/Contemporary
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 150-0 | Modern/Contemporary I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 250-0 | Modern/Contemporary II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 350-0 | Modern/Contemporary III | 0.34 |
Dances of the African Diaspora
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 160-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 260-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 360-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora III | 0.34 |
Jump Rhythm
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 161-0 | Jump Rhythm Technique 1 | 0.34 |
| DANCE 261-0 | Jump Rhythm Technique II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 181-0 | Jump Rhythm Tap 1 | 0.34 |
| DANCE 281-0 | Jump Rhythm Tap II | 0.34 |
Classical Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 170-0 | Classical Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 270-0 | Classical Dance II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 370-0 | Classical Dance III | 0.34 |
Jazz Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 180-1 | Funk Jazz | 0.34 |
| DANCE 180-2 | Theatre Jazz | 0.34 |
| DANCE 180-3 | Street Jazz | 0.34 |
Full-Credit Dance Courses
First-Year Seminar (1 unit):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 101-0 | SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences | 1 |
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