DANC 116

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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 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
74237	Laboratory	A	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	103 Dance Studio	Chiaramonte, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 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	9:00AM -10:20AM	TR	2127 Krannert Center for Perf Arts	Wahrendorf, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Section Title: Dance I: Beg. 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. Not intended for Dance majors. Restricted to Undergraduate. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74248	Laboratory	C	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	SuiteG Storefront Studio	Amiri, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Section Title: DANCE I: IRANIAN DANCE Section Info: 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. Not intended for Dance majors. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74252	Laboratory	D	5:00PM -6:20PM	MW	2500 Krannert Center for Perf Arts	Owens, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 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).
74254	Laboratory	E	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	SuiteG Storefront Studio	Doniff, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Section Title: Dance 1: Beg. Modern Section Info: This beginner course will introduce multiple styles from the history of modern dance, including Horton Technique and principles from Laban/Bartenieff movement analysis. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance major(s).
74658	Laboratory	J	5:00PM -6:20PM	TR	103 Dance Studio	Rome, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Section Title: Dance 1: Hip Hop/Contemporary Section Info: A comprehensive understanding of hip-hop dance and culture through an embodied exploration of vernacular forms. Restriction(s): Not intended for Dance or Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.