Undergraduate Dance Courses Descriptions
The dance program offers a wide range of dance courses. Dance courses cover areas of study that include dance
techniques, world dance, dance pedagogy, dance management, and dance performance related classes.
The following is a brief description of our course offerings. Not all classes are offered each semester. Check the
course schedule for a listing of course offered for each semester.
DANC 101G
Dance Appreciation
3 credits
An investigation of movement, dance, and choreographic work as a vehicle for understanding culture. Includes
concepts in dance appreciation, themes and purposes of dance, analysis of dance works, exposure to different styles of
dance, and understanding the roles and effects of major historical periods. Meets Fine Arts General Education
requirement.
DANC 110
Classical Spanish Dance I
1 credit
Introduction of castanets and basic classical Spanish dance vocabulary. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 120
Ballet Folklorico I
1 credit
Introductory course of Folklorico dances of New Mexico and Mexico. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 121
Western Dance
1 credit
Introductory Western dance, including two-step, polka, waltz, Western swing, and cotton-eyed Joe.
DANC 122
Latin Social Dance I
1 credit
Introduction to Latin social dance for non dance majors. Students will learn basic Latin dance technique and partnering
work. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 123
Ballet Technique I
1 credit
Introduction to basic ballet technique, vocabulary, and history. Includes practical application of anatomical placement,
posture and control through participation and academic study. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 124
Jazz Technique
1 credit
Introduction to basic jazz technique styles, and history through participation and academic study. May be repeated for a
maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 125
Ballroom Dance
1 credit
Introduction to Ballroom dance for non dance majors. Students will learn basic ballroom technique and partnering
work. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 126
Modern Dance Technique I
1 credit
Introduction to and development of basic modern dance technique, history, and aesthetics through participation and
academic study. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 127
Tap Dance I
1 credit
Introduction to skills and techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 128
Social Dance
1 credit
Focused instruction in one or more specialized ballroom or Latin dance forms.
DANC 129
Flamenco I
1 credit
Introduction to skills and techniques of flamenco dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 203
Performance and Production I
1 credit
Participation in dance performances or administrative preparation under faculty direction. Prerequisite: consent of
instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 204
DanceSport I
1 credit
Performance-based, team formation dance in a variety of Latin and ballroom dances. Prerequisite: consent of
instruction and one of DANC 121, DANC 122, DANC 125, or DANC 128. May be repeated for a maximum of 4
credits.
DANC 205
Dance Ensemble I
1 credit
Performance-based instruction for students pursuing a career in dance performance. Instruction includes dance
repertory and choreography for stage, outdoor arenas, and site-specific areas. Section 1: Contemporary Dance Theatre
Section 2: Sol y Arena Dance Company. Prerequisite: consent of instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 4
credits.
DANC 210
Classical Spanish Dance I
2 credit
Intermediate study of Classical Spanish dance with castanets, cultural history, and pedagogy methods. Prerequisite:
DANC 110 OR consent of instruction. May be repeated for a
maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 220
Ballet Folklorico II
2 credit
Continued study of folklorico at the intermediate level, including its cultural heritage and historical significance.
May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 221
Western Dance II
1 credit
Advanced skills in two-step, waltz, polka, swing, and Western line dances. Prerequisite: DANC 121 or consent of
instructor.
DANC 222
Latin Social Dance I (Bronze Level)
1 credit
Bronze level Latin dance technique, partnering work, and cultural significance through participation and academic
study. Both American and International styles taught. Check subtitle for styles taught for each semester.
Prerequisite: DANC 122 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 223
Ballet Technique II
2 credits
Continued study of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study.
Prerequisite: DANC 123 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 224
Jazz Technique II
2 credits
Continued study of jazz technique vocabulary and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite:
DANC 124 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 225
Ballroom Dance I (Bronze Level)
2 credits
Bronze level ballroom syllabus for technique, partnering work, and cultural significance through participation and
academic study. Both American and International styles taught. Check subtitle for styles taught for each semester.
Prerequisite: DANC 125 or consent of instructor May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 226
Modern Dance Technique II
2 credits
Continued study of modern technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and
academic study.
Prerequisite: DANC 126 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 227
Tap Dance II
1 credit
Continued study of skills and techniques of tap dance at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: DANC 127 or consent of
instructor. .May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 229
Flamenco II
2 credits
Intermediate study of flamenco dance at the intermediate level, including historical significance. Prerequisite: Dance
129 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
DANC 275
Dance Studio Management
3 credits
The study and practice of studio management. Includes study of financial procedures,
marketing,
entrepreneurship, leadership, management, fundraising and other related topics. Restricted to majors and minors.
DANC 280
Dance Improvisation I
Introduction and development of basic movement improvisation skills.
1 credit
DANC 289
Principles of Choreography I
Solo dance choreography techniques and forms.
2 credits
DANC 300
Dance Pedagogy I
3 credits
Teaching methods and curriculum development at preschool and elementary school levels.
DANC 303
Performance and Production II
1 credit
Participation in dance performances or administrative preparation under faculty direction.
instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Prerequisite: consent of
DANC 304
DanceSport II
1 credit
Advanced performance-based, team formation dance in a variety of Latin and ballroom dances. Prerequisite: consent
of instruction and one of DANC 121/221, DANC 122/222, DANC 125, or DANC 128. May be repeated for a
maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 305
Dance Ensemble II
1 credit
Advanced performance-based instruction for students pursuing a career in dance performance. Instruction includes
dance repertory and choreography for stage, outdoor arenas, and site-specific areas. Section 1: Sol y Arena Dance
Company. Section 2: Contemporary Dance Theatre. Prerequisite: consent of instruction. May be repeated for a
maximum of 4 credits.
DANC 313
Dance Practicum I
1 credit
Directed learning and teaching experiences with emphasis in early childhood and elementary age students. Restricted
to majors and minors.
DANC 322
Latin Social Dance II (Silver Level)
3 credits
Silver level Latin syllabus for technique, partnering work, and cultural significance through participation and academic
study. Both American and International styles taught. Prerequisite: DANC 222 or consent of instructor. Check subtitle
for styles taught for each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 323
Ballet Technique III
3 credits
Intermediate/advanced study of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic
study. Prerequisite: DANC 223 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
DANC 324
Jazz Technique III
3 credits
Intermediate/advanced study of jazz technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study.
Prerequisite: DANC 224 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
DANC 325
Ballroom Dance II (Silver Level)
3 credits
Silver Syllabus (American and International styles) level ballroom technique, partnering work, and cultural significance
through participation and academic study with emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: DANC 225 or consent of
instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 326
Modern Dance Technique III
3 credits
Intermediate/advanced study of modern technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study.
Prerequisite: DANC 226 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
DANC 329
Flamenco III
2 credit
Intermediate/advanced study of flamenco dance at the intermediate level, including historical significance.
Prerequisite: Dance 229 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a
maximum of 8 credits.
DANC 380
Dance Improvisation II
1 credit
Continued practice in movement improvisation with more complex examination of improvisational structures.
Prerequisite: DANC 280.
DANC 389
Principles of Choreography II
2 credits
Continued investigation of the choreography process with an emphasis on group choreography. Prerequisite: DANC
389.
DANC 413
Dance Practicum II
1 credit
Directed learning and teaching experiences with emphasis in middle/high school age students and adult populations.
Restricted to majors and minors.
DANC 422
Latin Social Dance III (Gold Level)
3 credits
Gold level Latin syllabus for technique, partnering work, and cultural significance through participation and academic
study. Both American and International styles taught. Prerequisite: DANC 322 or consent of instructor. Check subtitle
for styles taught for each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 423
Ballet Technique IV
3 credits
Advanced study of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study.
Prerequisite: DANC 323 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 424
Jazz Technique IV
3 credits
Advanced study of jazz technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite:
DANC 324 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 425
Ballroom Dance III (Gold Level)
3 credits
Gold Syllabus (American and International styles) level ballroom technique, partnering work, and cultural significance
through participation and academic study with emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: DANC 325 or consent of
instructor. Check subtitle for styles taught for each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 426
Modern Dance Technique IV
3 credits
Advanced study of modern technique, vocabulary, and history through participation and academic study. Prerequisite:
DANC 326 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
DANC 450
Special Topics
1-3 credits
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
DANC 465
Dance Pedagogy II
3 credits
Teaching methods and curriculum development for middle/high school age students and adult populations. Restricted
to majors and minors.