33 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
An examination of theatre dance and the varlous professional activities which contribute to Its growth. Extensive viewing of films, videos, siides and live performance as well as lectures, discussions and workshop sessions. No dance back-
ground necessary.
An examination, practical and theoretical, of the formal and thematic components of dance. Studio sessions deal with problem solving in space, dynamics and rhythm. No dance background necessary.
Participation in a dance production, and the study of related problems in choreography, rehearsal, production and performance.
Prereq: Elementary Ballet and Modern Dance or permission of instructor
History and cultural significance of dance up to and including Fokine and Duncan.
The two major Wester 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
Offered alternate years
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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
Antireq: KIN 264
A study of the principles underlying the
Western Theatre Dance forms known as
Classical Ballet and Modem Dance. Prereq: DANCE 102D Pre-elementary
Ballet and 104D Pre-elementary Modem
Dance, or equivalent
Participation in a dance production, and the study of related problems in choreography, rehearsal, production and performance.
Prereq: DANCE 200
Coreq: Intermediate Ballet and Modern Dance or permission of instructor
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 Ballet or permission of instructor
Offered alternate years
This course explores major forms and the-
ories of modern dance choreography
through studio practice and seminars. Co-req: 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.
An examination of the developmental changes significant to the leaming process with @ particular emphasis on those factors which affect the learning of dance during childhood and early adolescence. Prereq: DANCE 264 and PSYCH 101 or permission of instructor
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.
An extensive critical review of the literature ‘on an approved topic which will be broader in scope than those associated with specific research proposals (see DANCE 410). Students must register by topic area listed below.
Prereq: Fourth-year Honours Dance. For specific prereq electives by topic area, see below.
An independent paper in the form of a research proposal on an approved topic. The research may be experimental, descriptive, historical or philosophical in ature. The format will be determined in conjunction with the research advisor. Students must register by topic area listed below.
Prereq: Fourth-year Honours Dance and a suitable preparation in research methods. For specific prereq electives by topic area, see below.
This is the completion of the research proposal in DANCE 410. The format is to be determined with the supervisor and may be in chapters or in joumal style.
Prereq: DANCE 410
Prereq electives by topic area (when ottered)
B: Skill Learning: DANCE 264, 366, 367.
C: Socio-cultural Issues in Dance: DANCE 371
D: Dance Notation: DANCE 441 or 482 (Benesh), or DANCE 442 or 484 (Labanotation)
E: Dance History: DANCE 333, 334 or 343
F: Developmental Studies with Children in Dance: DANCE 264, 367, 484. Recommend auditing PSYCH 211
An examination of current and major issues in dance. Prereq: Honours Dance students only
A theoretical and practical study of Benesh Notation with application beyond classical ballet techniques, e.g. national dance, mime, jazz, the use of stage properties and the notation of multiple dancers. Students will experience the process of preparing a full notation score.
Prereq: DANCE 341
A theoretical and practical study of Labanotation to the advanced level, including detailed analysis needed for current dance and non-dance applications. Students will experience the process of preparing a full notation score.
Prereq: DANCE 342
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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