DANC 116

Fall 2023 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 21-Dec 6

Dance I

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Credit: 2 hours.

An umbrella course for non-majors to explore all beginning dancing technique courses offered in the Department. Courses are offered from a range of cultural origins and traditions, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. These introductory courses provide students with the physical study of various dance techniques, and an introduction to the cultural contest of their creation and practice.

May be repeated. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors.

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DANC 116 class schedule data for fall 2023
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
76964	Laboratory	C	8:00AM -8:50AM	MW	103 Dance Studio	Marini, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Pilates Mat Section Info: This course introduces contemporary Pilates-based mat exercise to improve body awareness, increase strength and flexibility, and unite the body and mind. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
76967	Laboratory	E	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	2500 Krannert Center for Perf Arts	Tecza, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Ballroom Section Info: This course is an introduction to partnering techniques through the lens of popular ballroom and Latin dances (waltz, tango, rumba, cha cha, etc.). This class will also provide cultural contexts of the dances from their European, Latin American, and Afro-Cuban origins to their current, cosmopolitan forms. May be repeated. This section is primarily for non-majors and beginning movers. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
76992	Laboratory	G	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	111 Dance Studio	Ayorinde, O	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Improvisation Section Info: This course is an introductory movement course in improvisation, a process of spontaneously creating movement or dances drawing from numerous cultural traditions. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
76951	Laboratory	I	3:00PM -4:20PM	TR	111 Dance Studio	Lim, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Contemporary Section Info: This course will explore "Giving and Taking" with the Floor focusing on Weight Change, Balance, and Breathing of the Body with Rhythm & Imagery Dynamics-Based Techniques. Restricted to non-dance majors. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
77001	Laboratory	J	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	103 Dance Studio	Lim, S Tecza, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Partnering Section Info: Partnering in contemporary/modern and ballroom/Latin dance forms. Exploring functionality and aesthetics. Restricted to non-dance majors. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. May be repeated. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
77004	Laboratory	K	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	111 Dance Studio	Amiri, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Iranian Dance Section Info: 116 Iranian Dance - An introduction to the techniques of Iranian dance, providing a cultural context for the various dance practices found within the country, including classical, neo-classical, contemporary, Folkloric, and fusion styles. The course covers a range of Iranian dance vocabulary, including detailed hand and arm movements, fluid traveling steps and turns, and miniature postures. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s).
77718	Studio	M	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	Location Pending	Rogovoy, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Dance Buffet Section Info: Fun introduction to multiple dance styles for the absolute beginner! Restriction(s): Not intended for students in the Dance department.
78505	Laboratory	N	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	Location Pending	Lewis, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Dance I: Jazz Funk Section Info: 116 Jazz Funk - An introduction to the techniques of Jazz dance, with an emphasis on funk styles. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for students in the Dance department.
78506	Laboratory	O	9:00AM -10:20AM	MW	Location Pending	Henss, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Ballet Section Info: 116 Ballet - An introduction to the techniques of ballet dance for the total beginner. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for students in the Dance department.
78507	Laboratory	P	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	Location Pending	Henss, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Section Title: Dance I: Contemporary Jazz Section Info: 116 Contemporary Jazz - An introduction to the techniques of Jazz dance, with an emphasis on the hybridization of jazz/contemporary/ballet and theatrical styles. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors. May be repeated. Concurrent DANC 116 registration permitted, contact dance@illinois.edu with your UIN to request an override. Restriction(s): Not intended for students in the Dance department.