35 courses in the 1991–92 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An examination of theatre dance and the various professional activities which contribute to its growth. Extensive viewing of films, videos, slides and live performance as well as lectures, discussions and workshop sessions. No dance background necessary.
An examination, practical and theoretical, of the formal and thematic components of dance. Studio sessions deal with probiem solving in space, dynamics and rhythm. No dance background necessary.
History and cultural significance of dance up to and including Fokine and Duncan.
The two major Western theatre dance forms are examined in their radically different but complementary evolutions as perceived through the work of significant choreographers.
Prereq: DANCE 230 or permission of instructor
A theoretical and practical introduction to Benesh Movement Notation at the elementary level focusing on the reading of ballet syllabus work. Coreq: Elementary ballet or permission of instructor
A study integrating the theoretical and applied aspects of motor and perceptual motor development in children and adolescents. Tutorials will discuss dance activities for children.
Prereq: DANCE 111
A study of the principles underlying the Western Theatre Dance forms known as Classical Ballet and Modern Dance. Prereq: DANCE 102D Preelementary Ballet and 104D Preelementary Modern Dance, or equivalent
This course offers students a chance to enhance their abilities to write and talk about the dance experience. Examples of dance criticism from the past two centuries are used in tandem with films, videos, slides, live performance and guest lecturers to sharpen perceptions.
A theoretical and practical study of Benesh Movement Notation focusing on the reading and recording of ballet variations.
Prereq: DANCE 241
Coreq: Elementary Bailet or permission of instructor
This course explores major forms and theories of modern dance choreogtaphy through studio practice and seminars.
Coreq: intermediate Modern Dance or permission of instructor
A study of the physical development of the child between preschool and adolescence, and an integration of this knowledge to the selection and sequencing of dance technique. Prereq: DANCE 264 and KIN 200 or permission of instructor
An examination of the developmental changes significant to the learning process with a particular emphasis on those factors which affect the learning of dance during childhood and early adolescence.
Prereq: KIN 255
An introduction to dance as a lifelong learning process. Dance-related issues in such settings as community organizations, schools, continuing education programs, cultural organizations, government, and the mass media will be explored through discussion, workshops, guest speakers and observation of ongoing programs.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Students will examine dance research from different approaches including experimental, descriptive, historical and philosophical.
Prereq: Honours Dance students only
Students must consult a faculty advisor before registering in one of the following.
DANCE 410B and
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An examination of current and major issues in dance.
Prereq: Honours Dance students only
For the student who wishes to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research and/or reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration. This course may be repeated in subsequent terms.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
The following courses are designed to give the student an opportunity to take theoretical knowledge to the applied setting. Offerings each year are determined by student interests. Topics available include.
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Not offered in 1991–92.
Not offered in 1991–92.
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Not offered in 1991–92.