DANC 160

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

An introductory exploration of varied movement practices designed to support and ACTIVATE the dance major's technical and creative evolution. This daily practice of technique teaches the student to perform with clarity, versatility, and personal style, preparing students for the physical rigor associated with a performing career in dance. To provide a balance of training from a range of cultural origins and traditions, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, 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.

May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: For Dance majors only or consent of instructor. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.

DANC 160 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
31828
Laboratory
A
9:00AM -10:30AM
MTWR
2500 Krannert Center for Perf Arts
D' Orléans Juste, R
Nance, C
Sapozhnikov, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
Block 1: Roxane D'Orleans Juste Block 2: Anna Sapozhnikov Block 3. C. Kemal Nance
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Dance or Dance and Kinesiology major(s) or minor(s).
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