DANC 116

Spring 2024 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 1

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 spring 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
74237	Laboratory	A	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	Dance Studio	Chiaramonte, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Capoeria Section Info: Capoeira Angola Class This course will explore the fundamentals of the Afro- Brazilian art form of Capoeira Angola through history, music, language, movements, and partner sequences. It is a unique and uplifting cultural experience that brings together fluid movements in a supportive and respectful community space. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74246	Laboratory	B	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	Dance Studio	Segale, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Partnering Section Info: Drawing on both performance art and dance traditions, this class explores fundamentals of contact improvisation, weight-sharing, and broader philosophical questions about what it means to dance together. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74248	Laboratory	C	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	Krannert Center for Perf Arts	Ayorinde, O	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Jazz Section Info: Each class begins with a warmup where students prepare their bodies and practice different movement properties. Class then moves on to larger dance combinations with specific emphases on dynamics and musicality. Each week will be themed around the choreography of a specific musical. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74252	Laboratory	D	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	Dance Studio	Owens, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Athletic Dance Section Info: This course explores contemporary movement with fierce physicality. Turn upside-down, play with momentum and rigor, and experiment with floorwork, speed, and strength in this open level class. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74655	Laboratory	F	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	Krannert Center for Perf Arts	Lim, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Social Dances Section Info: Salsa ON 2: New York Style Salsa and other Latin Dance Forms. Introduction and exploration of Social Dances focusing on Salsa on 2 and other Latin Dance practices. Students will investigate the physical skills, rhythm & counting, and historical concepts by gaining basic knowledge about salsa music and structure. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
74658	Laboratory	J	9:00AM -10:20AM	TR	Dance Studio	Henss, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Ballet Section Info: This course begins with ballet basics; terminology, foundational movements, and ballet etiquette, with an intent to progress over the semester to take a full ballet class with work at a ballet barre and at the center of the room. This class will focus on training the body and muscles in turnout, ballet's relationship to classical music, and discussing ballet history and locality in comparison with current times. Recommended level: Beginning to intermediate Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
74253	Laboratory	K	9:00AM -10:20AM	MW	Location Pending	Henss, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Title: Dance I: Beg/Int Ballet Section Info: This course begins with a review of ballet basics; terminology, foundational movements, and ballet etiquette, with an intent to progress over the semester to take a full ballet class with work at a ballet barre and at the center of the room. This class will focus on training the body and muscles in turnout, ballet's relationship to classical music, and discussing ballet history and locality in comparison with current times. Recommended level: Beginning/intermediate Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).