OSU Department of Dance
614-292-7977
http://dance.osu.edu
The Ohio State University
Autumn 2015 Course Offerings
LECTURE Courses in GE’s for Dance History and Culture
Dance 2367: Writing for Dance AND Dance 2367H: Writing for Dance Honors
Provides a rigorous opportunity to view, discuss, read, think and write about contemporary dance and its history
through the study and practice of criticism. (3 units)
Prereq: English 1110 or equivalent, or permission of instructor (email dance@osu.edu).
Meets Writing and Communication Level 2 GE requirement.
2367 Lecture:
2367H Lecture:
Tu Th 3:55-5:15pm
Mo We 11:10-12:30pm
Dance 2401: Western Concert Dance – Renaissance to Present – TWO offerings!
Includes European origins of classical ballet, Africanist contributions, postmodern impulses; looks at aesthetic,
cultural and political themes in the history of American concert dance. (3 units)
Meets Visual and Performing Arts GE requirement.
Lecture:
Lecture:
We Fri 12:45-2:05pm
Tu Th 12:45-2:05pm
Dance 3401: Dance in Popular Culture: Embodying American Identities, Ideas and Cultures
Popular dance in the United States, with an emphasis on how movement constructs identity and community. (3 units)
Meets two (2) GE requirements: Cultures and Ideas and Diversity: Social Diversity in the US.
Lecture:
Tu Th 12:45-2:05pm
NEW! Also offered ONLINE!
Dance 3402: Dance in Global Contexts
Surveys dance forms from around the globe, offering insights into the religious, social, and political functions of
dances in their historical and contemporary practices. (3 units)
Meets two (2) GE requirements: Cultures and Ideas and Diversity: Global Studies.
Lecture:
Mo We 8.30-10.05am
Dance Classes
(All classes are 2 credits unless otherwise noted)
Movement Practice in…Ballet – Contemporary – Hip Hop -- Jazz – Alexander Technique – Yoga
Special Autumn 2015 Offerings…2162 TAP II
Creative Process in… Autumn Only Courses
2201 Composition – 5614 Sound Design – 4804 Devising Dance Theatre
Special Course Offerings Coming Spring 2016…
Movement Practice:
 1131 African I
 2176 Bartenieff Fundamentals
 2190 Indian Odissi
 5175 Yoga Theory and Wellness
(3 credits)
Creative Process:
 2121 Improvisation
 2301 Analysis
 5191 Eurythmics (2nd 7 Weeks)
 5615 Costume Design (2nd 7 Weeks)
The Ohio State University
Autumn 2015
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It is recommended that students with little or no prior dance experience register for level 1 courses for at least two semesters
before enrolling in a higher-level course.
Students with previous dance experience may email dance@osu.edu for assistance enrolling in a higher-level course. Please
include a brief description of your dance background. Please also provide the name and email of your advisor for permission to be
enrolled.
Graduate student seeking graduate credit? Please go to www.dance.osu.edu > Toolkit > Handbooks, Forms & Reference >
Alternative/Movement Practice Plan for Graduate Students from External Programs and follow instructions.
Other questions? Contact dance@osu.edu for assistance!
Please note: the Department of Dance does not approve auditing or adding classes after the 2nd Friday – please register early to
reserve your place in the class!
Movement Practice Classes
Course #
Days
Times
Location
Alexander Technique From Wikipedia: somatic practice that “teaches people how to
stop using unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during their everyday activities” ~
also see Music 5177 ~
2177
TR
5:20-6:50pm
247 Sullivant
Ballet I*
1111
MW
8:30-10:05am
270 Sullivant
2112
MW
7:05-8:35pm
270 Sullivant
2113
TR
12:45-2:05pm
270 Sullivant
MW
8:30-10:05am
290 Sullivant
TR
3:55-5:15pm
250 Sullivant
TR
7:05-8:35pm
250 Sullivant
2102
MW
5:20-6:50pm
290 Sullivant
2103
TR
7:05-8:35pm
290 Sullivant
MW
8:30-10:05am
250 Sullivant
MW
5:20-6:50pm
250 Sullivant
1141
TR
8:30-10:05am
290 Sullivant
2142 /
2143
TR
3:55-5:15pm
290 Sullivant
2162
MW
3:55-5:15pm
250 Sullivant
2175
MW
5:20-6:50pm
390 Sullivant
(KNSFHP) 1195.01 or 1195.02 NEW SECTION!
2175
WF
3:55-5:15pm
290 Sullivant
Creative Process Classes
Course #
Days
Times
Location
Sound Design for Dance (1 credit)
Course focusing on how music/sound
design techniques are used in composing for dance; software used is LogicPro
5614
F
8:30-10:05am
343 Sullivant
Composition
2201
TR
5:20-6:50pm
290 Sullivant
4804
W
3:00-5:15pm
270 Sullivant
Turns and jumps; body placement, style, stamina
Ballet II
More turns and jumps; body placement, style, stamina
Ballet III
Intermediate/Advanced movement, complex steps, articulation
Contemporary I*
Use of body weight, rhythm, and breath as a basis for movement,
coordination and strength
Contemporary II
Contemporary III
Hip Hop I*
Jazz I*
Intermediate/Advanced movement, complex steps, articulation
Urban street dance grounded in Hip Hop culture: coordination, strength, style
Introduction to studio practice of jazz dance
Jazz II / III
Tap II
More body awareness, floor work, movement patterns
Intermediate/advanced to studio practice of jazz dance
Continuation of studio practice of tap dance
Yoga (movement practice only)
~ see also Kinesiology: Sport, Fitness, Health Practice
Introduction to composition (choreography)
1101
1151
Interdisciplinary Workshop: Devising Dance Theatre
~ 1st Session (7 Weeks) Enrollment by permission only to
dance@osu.edu Examines the rich performance history at the intersection of dance and
theatre. It is a creative practice – centered in the studio – a hands-on, on-your-feet, down-and-dirty
investigation into the process of devising work. We will explore language, movement, text, sound,
physicality, script, voice, music and dance as the generative aspects of work in the vein of artists
such as the SITI Company, Wooster Group, DV8, Charles Mee, Bill T. Jones, Frantic Assembly and
Pina Bausch…(to name a few!) Using those who came before as our guide, the class will create a
dance/theatre experience, from solo and duet work to group forms, that will culminate in an informal
performance.
Students are encouraged to bring their skill sets to this class – dancers speaking, actors singing,
writers dancing – we want it all in the room with us. In other words, artists of all disciplines are
welcome!