Dance (DANC)

All studio classes are held at BalletMet Columbus, 322 Mount Vernon Ave.

DANC 101 Classical Ballet I (A, W, SP)

2 credits
Classical Ballet I presents the basics of this disciplined yet exquisitely moving form of art. Class covers fundamentals of classical ballet technique, coordination, strength and flexibility with an emphasis on proper execution and comprehension. Course is repeatable for up to 6 total credits.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 102 Classical Ballet II (A, W, SP)

2 credits
Classical Ballet II is a continuation of Classical Ballet I, following through on the development of basic skills and their incorporation into combinations of movements. Class is repeatable for up to 6 total credits.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Ballet I or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 110 Dance Appreciation (On Demand)

2 credits
This class will explore dance as ritual, tradition, educational tool, popular entertainment, propaganda and art form as a reflection and function of culture. It will involve demonstration and teaching of a proper body warm-up, focusing on range of motion, cardiovascular preparation, body awareness, flexibility and strength. Course also covers experimental movement relating to topics of lecture that will involve movement in place and across the floor.
Lecture: 1 hour – Studio: 2 hours
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 121 Beginning Tap I (A, W, SP)

1 credit
Beginning Tap I introduces basic level tap dance techniques. Tap classes emphasize precession in sound, rhythm, movement, gesture and expression. Course is repeatable for up to 3 total credits.
Lecture: hours – Studio: 2 hours
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 122 Beginning Tap II (A, W, SP)

1 credit
Beginning Tap II continues with the fundamentals of tap, developed to include more complex movement combinations and interpretations. Emphasis is on quick and efficient learning skills. Course is repeatable for up to 3 total credits.
Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Tap I or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 131 Beginning Jazz I (A, W, SP)

1 credit
Jazz dance techniques at the beginning level. Jazz classes combine classic Broadway theatre dance with contemporary movement styles, elementary body part isolations, and basic combinations. Class is repeatable for up to 3 total credits.
Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 132 Beginning Jazz II (A, W, SP)

1 credit
DANC 132 demonstrates additional jazz dance techniques and includes more complex movements, combinations, and interpretations. Course is repeatable for up to 3 total credits.
Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Jazz I or permission of instructor.
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 140 Modern Dance I (On Demand)

2 credits
This is a beginning course in the movement and vocabulary, both physical and linguistic, of modern dance.
Lecture: 1 hour – Studio: 2 hours
Lab fee: $8.00

DANC 299 Special Topics in Dance (On Demand)

1-5 credits
This course presents an examination of types and styles of dance other than those regularly offered.
Lecture: Varies – Lab: Varies
Lab fee: $8.00