Dance
105.
Dance Appreciation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
A lecture and discussion course introducing the study of dance as technique, spectacle and ritual for today’s audience. Course fee required.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1113).
{Fall, Spring}
110.
Modern Dance I.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Fundamental work for the adult beginner in Modern Dance techniques and styles. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
113.
Introduction to Historical Dance Forms.
(3)
The course offers lectures and active participation in a broad perspective of historical dance styles, ranging from the Renaissance and Baroque periods to 19th and 20th Century Ballroom. Course fee required. {Offered upon demand.}
116.
Mexican Folk Dance I.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
An introduction to the dynamic dances and styles of the different states of Mexico. Course fee required.
118.
Tap I.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Introduction to the techniques and styles of tap dancing. Course fee required. {Fall}
127.
African Dance I.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
An introduction to the movement, polyrhythmic music and meanings of West and Central African dance. Course fee required.
132.
Jazz I.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Fundamental work for the adult beginner in technique and styles of jazz dance. Course fee required.
{Fall}
149.
Ballet I.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Fundamental work for the adult beginner in vocabulary, technique and styles of ballet. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
169.
Flamenco I.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Fundamental work for the adult beginner in techniques and styles of Flamenco. Course fee required.
{Fall and Spring}
170.
Hip Hop I.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
An introduction to Hip Hop, its movement, style and culture. Course fee required.
{Fall and Spring}
201.
Crew Practicum.
(0)
Participation in University theatre and dance season through assignment on a production crew. To be completed in one semester.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
204.
Stretching, Strengthening and Conditioning for the Performing Arts.
(3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
Specialized floor work training using principles of the Pilates Methodology and the basic movement concepts of Core Dynamics™. For preparing and maintaining a uniformly developed body for dance and movement. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring, Summer}
210.
Modern Dance II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Modern dance techniques and styles at the intermediate level. Permission of instructor required. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
212.
Improvisation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Discovering the authentic self in movement. First steps in use of structure and form in dance composition. Developing skills in group interaction. Course fee required.
{Fall}
218.
Tap II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Tap dancing techniques and styles at the intermediate level. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Spring}
232.
Jazz II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Jazz techniques and styles at the intermediate level. Permission of instructor required. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
240.
Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance.
(3)
Overview of fundamental elements of music and historically significant collaborations between choreographers and composers in contemporary dance.
249.
Ballet II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Ballet techniques and styles at the lower intermediate level.
Permission of instructor required. Course fee required.
{Spring}
250.
Movement Analysis I.
(3, no limit Δ)
An introduction to Laban’s theoretical system for observing and describing movement events and their component parts. Guidance in the application of Laban theory to dance, therapy and awareness of the role of movement in the other arts through an understanding of dynamics, space and body function. Course fee required.
{Fall}
251.
Movement Analysis II.
(2)
This course will give the student several opportunities to apply the body, space, effort and shape theories learned in Movement Analysis I to the teaching, choreographing and performing of and the writing about dance. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 250
269.
Flamenco II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Flamenco techniques and styles at the intermediate level.
Permission of instructor required. Course fee required.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
289.
Topics in Flamenco.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Various topics such as: Cante, Cuadro/Improvisation/ Structure, Spanish Form/Castanets, Palmas and Cajon, Brazeo/Marcaje, Footwork and Vueltas and Bata de Cola/Manton/Abanico. Course fee required.
295.
Special Topics in Dance.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Lecture courses and workshops on various topics in dance. Course fee required.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
304 / 504.
Theories of Movement.
(3)
History, development and practical applications of major western theories of movement and movement therapy. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
305 / 505.
Stretch, Strength and Conditioning for Performance Arts II.
(3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
Continuation of specialized floor work training using principles of the Pilates methodology. For preparing and maintaining a uniformly developed body for the performing arts and also for the general population. Course fee required.
{Spring}
Prerequisite: 204.
308.
Studies in Dance Forms.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Study of techniques and styles of world dance forms. Course fee required.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
310.
Modern Dance III.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Modern dance techniques and styles at the advanced level. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
311.
Choreography I.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Selecting dance materials and sound accompaniment for solo composition.
Prerequisite: 212.
{Spring}
313.
Kinesiology.
(3, no limit Δ)
Structural analysis of movement. Basic understanding of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems of the human body in movement. Course fee required.
{Fall}
327.
African Dance II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Intermediate to advanced studies in the movement, polyrhythmic music and meanings of West and Central African Dance. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 127
349.
Ballet III.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Ballet techniques and styles at the advanced level.
Permission of instructor required. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
369.
Flamenco III.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Flamenco techniques and styles at the advanced level.
Restricted to students majoring or minoring in Dance. Others may petition the Dance faculty for permission to register for this course. Course fee required. {Fall, Spring}
Prerequisite: 379.
370.
Hip Hop II.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Intermediate to advanced study of Hip Hop, its movement, style and culture. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 170 or permission of instructor.
379.
Flamenco Structure/Improvisation.
(3)
Study of various elements necessary in an improvisational setting in Flamenco. Using “tangos” and “Bulerias” as a format, students study the compass of each palo, then move to several traditional letras appropriate to these forms.
{Spring}
411 / 511.
Choreography II.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Further exploration in generating and organizing movement material for performance. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 311.
{Fall}
412.
Senior Performance.
(2)
Guided independent work in choreography with a faculty artists, culminating in a formal or informal performance. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
416 / 516.
Dance Pedagogy.
(3)
Theories of teaching. Principles and techniques of curriculum development in elementary schools, secondary schools, higher education and in private schools. Course fee required.
{Spring of odd-numbered years}
431 .
Writing about Dance .
(3)
Observation and written analysis of dance events with an emphasis on contemporary theories and performances. Course fee required.
{Spring of even-numbered years}
450 / 550.
Movement Analysis III.
(3)
Specialized problems in the effort, space harmony and fundamentals of Laban Movement Theory. Students enrolled in 550 will submit a substantial final project, either written or choreographic. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 250.
{Offered upon demand}
462 / 562.
Dance History I.
(3)
A study of the history of dance from tribal culture to 19th-century Romantic ballet. Course fee required.
463 / 563.
Dance History II.
(3)
A survey of the origins of modern ballet and modern dance from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Extensive readings culminating in a research paper will be required. Course fee required.
464 / 564.
Dance History III.
(3)
Study of contemporary choreography from Modernism to the present. Particular emphasis on feminism and post-modernism as these movements have influenced our understanding of dancing and dance-making.
466 / 566.
Flamenco History.
(3)
Introduction to Flamenco history, investigation of the controversial history of the art form through study of Gypsy history, Spanish history, and major figures and events that shaped the evolution of Flamenco.
{Spring, odd numbered years}
467 / 567.
Dance History IV: Contemporary Topics in Dance Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
This course explores a variety of issues in dance history, such as Dance, Society & Politics; African-American Dance; and Dance on Film.
Prerequisite: 105.
479 / 579.
Flamenco Choreography.
(3)
Designed for advanced students with knowledge of Flamenco structure and improvisation, cante, palmas, and three levels of Flamenco technique, investigation of choreography in Flamenco movement and rhythms.
Prerequisite: 379.
{Fall}
*484.
Evaluating the Arts.
(3)
(Also offered as ARTH, MA, MUS, THEA 484)
Examines the practice of criticism, with emphasis on critical processes that penetrate a variety of art forms. Also explores aesthetic theories and cultural outlooks that underpin practical criticism.
Restriction: permission of instructor
487 / 587.
Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ARTH, MA, MUS, THEA *487)
Analyzes major instances of interdisciplinary influence and collaboration in the present day. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Spring}
495.
Special Studies in Dance.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Course fee required.
Permission of instructor required.
{Offered upon demand}
496 / 596.
Student Production Project.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Independent project culminating in a formal, informal or video performance. Students must submit a proposal to instructor and program head.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
497 / 597.
Independent Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Independent project culminating in a formal paper. Students must submit a proposal to instructor and program head.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
499.
Departmental Honors.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Students achieving an overall grade point of 3.50 will qualify for departmental honors, which requires a research or creative project with supporting written document. Permission of the department.
500.
Introduction to Graduate Study.
(3)
Research methods for performing arts including development of working bibliography, types of documentation, investigation of research materials in theatre and dance.
Required of all entering graduate students. Course fee required.
{Fall}
503.
Performance Theory.
(3)
The development of methods of interpretation and formation of theories suitable for both traditional and non-traditional theatre and dance performance.
{Spring of even-numbered years}
504 / 304.
Theories of Movement.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
A survey of major Western theoretical systems of movement re-education, dance and theatre performance and composition. Students will create and present a substantive written and/or choreographic project. Course fee required.
{Fall of even-numbered years}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
505 / 305.
Stretch, Strength and Conditioning for Performance Arts II.
(3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
Continuation of specialized floor work training using principles of the Pilates methodology. For preparing and maintaining a uniformly developed body for the performing arts and also for the general population. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 204.
506.
Critical Issues in the Performing Arts.
(3)
Examination of major problems and questions arising from interaction between the performing arts and the political, economic and social conditions in which they live. Survey of major figures in contemporary performing arts. Course fee required.
{Spring of odd-numbered years.)
509.
Graduate Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Individualized work with Department faculty or professional artists in Dance or Theatre. Internship to be conceived in advance and structured throughout by directed study. Culminates in critical paper.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
510.
Creative Investigations I.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
An in depth study of the nature of creative investigation and art-making in dance with the prospect of finding alternative ways of constructing dance movement and composing new works. Course fee required.
{Fall}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
511 / 411.
Choreography II.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Further exploration in generating and organizing movement material for performance. A major piece of 20–30 minutes in duration or several smaller works of equivalent total length will be required. Course fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
512.
Graduate Seminar.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Topical seminars in the areas of choreography, history and criticism and dance education. Course fee required.
515.
Creative Investigations II.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Further in-depth study of the nature of creative investigation and art-making specifically as it pertains to dance composition. Works-in-progress begun during the previous semester will be brought to completion. Course fee required.
{Fall}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
516 / 416.
Dance Pedagogy.
(3 to a maximum of 6)
Theories and teaching. Principles and techniques of curriculum development in the elementary and secondary schools, higher education and in private studios. Course fee required.
{Spring, odd numbered years}
531 .
Dance Criticism .
(3)
Observation and written analysis of dance events with an emphasis on contemporary theories and performances. Course fee required.
{Spring of even numbered years}
549.
Dance Technique for Graduate Student.
(1-4 Δ)
Regularly-scheduled technique course. Students must enroll in the appropriate section by dance genre and level. Course fee required.
{Fall, Spring}
550 / 450.
Movement Analysis III.
(3)
Specialized problems in the effort, space harmony and fundamentals of Laban Movement Theory. Students enrolled in 550 will submit a substantial final project, either written or choreographic. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: 250.
{Offered upon demand}
551 / 552.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
562 / 462.
Dance History I.
(3 to a maximum of 6 )
A study of the history of dance from tribal culture to 19th-century Romantic ballet. Extensive readings culminating in a research paper will be required. Course fee required.
563.
Dance History II.
(3 to a maximum of 6)
A survey of the origins of modern ballet and modern dance from the late 19th century to the beginning of Modernism. Extensive readings culminating in a formal research paper. Course fee required.
564 / 464.
Dance History III.
(3 to a maximum of 6)
Study of contemporary choreography from Modernism to the present. Particular emphasis on feminism and post-modernism as these movements have influenced our understanding of dancing and dance-making. Course fee required.
566 / 466.
Flamenco History.
(3 to a maximum of 6)
Introduction to Flamenco history, investigation of the controversial history of the art form through study of Gypsy history, Spanish history and major figures and events that shaped the evolution of Flamenco. Course fee required.
567 / 467.
Dance History IV: Contemporary Topics in Dance Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
This course explores a variety of issues in dance history, such as Dance, Society & Politics; African-American Dance; and Dance on Film.
Prerequisite: 105.
579 / 479.
Flamenco Choreography.
(3 to a maximum of 6)
Designed for advanced students with knowledge of Flamenco structure and improvisation, cante, palmas, and three levels of Flamenco technique, investigation of choreography in Flamenco movement and rhythms.
{Fall}
Prerequisite: 379.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
587 / 487.
Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ARTH, MUS, THEA 587 and MA *487)
Analyzes major instances of interdisciplinary influence and collaboration in the present day. Course fee required.
596 / 496.
Student Production Project.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Independent project culminating in a formal, informal or video performance.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
597 / 497.
Independent Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Independent project culminating in a final paper. Students must submit a proposal to instructor and Dance Program Head.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
598.
Master’s Essay in Theatre and Dance.
(3)
Offered for students who have been advanced to candidacy and who have elected Plan II.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
599.
Master’s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
