The Belhaven College Dance Department now offers the following programs in Dance: the Minor in Dance, the Bachelor of Arts in Dance, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance or dance and the Dance Apprentice Program for talented high school-age students. Download college catalogue
*Courses from other departments may be necessary to fulfill a
particular major/minor.
| 115 | Beginning Ballet Technique (1). (For non-majors) |
| 116 | Beginning Ballet Technique (1). Prereq.: DAN 115 or instructor’s approval. (For non-majors) |
| 117 | Beginning Modern Dance Technique (1). (For non-majors) |
| 118 | Beginning Modern Dance Technique (1). Prereq.: DAN 117 or instructor’s approval. (For non-majors.) |
| 120 | Looking
at Dance (3). Survey course introducing general college students to diverse forms of dance created and practiced by various societies in the world. In this course we survey the amazing variety of dance in the world from this larger cultural perspective, examining the values that societies express in their dances. (Lecture/Studio) |
| 125-126 | Ballet Technique I (1-1). Beginning/Intermediate ballet technique. |
| 133-134 | Modern Dance Technique I (1-1). Beginning/Intermediate modern dance technique. |
| 143-144 | Performance I (1-1). The Belhaven College dance ensemble provides performance and ministry opportunities for students, furthering their training process and experience. Rehearsal and performance of original or restaged choreographic works within the formally organized ensemble. Variable credit depends on responsibilities and casting of the student. By audition only. |
| 147 | Orientation to Dance (1). An introduction of dance studies at Belhaven College and a survey of dance as an art form and its related area, including health and wellness, auditioning, rehearsal etiquette, performance and performance preparations, character, worldview and cultural issues |
| 148 | Performance Techniques (1). A continuation of DAN 147, this course is designed to broaden the student’s perspectives on dance, moving toward artistry with attention given to examining detail of movement, looking into the choreographic intention behind dance works, and questioning how all of these apply to a biblical world and life view as well as to our individual choices as dance artists. Includes the study of one to two choreographic works. |
| 151 | Related
Dance Forms I (1). Dance technique course concentrating on the different techniques of various dance forms other than classical ballet and modern dance. |
| 152 | Pointe Technique I (1). Prereq: Dance faculty approval. Beginning/intermediate pointe technique. |
| 153 | Men’s
Technique I (1). Classical technique course in the study of the specific technical demands for the male dancer. |
| 154 | Pas de Deux I (1). Prereq.: DAN 152 or DAN 252 or dance faculty approval. Partnering techniques and sustained adagio for the classical ballet. |
| 155 | Variations I (1). Prereq.: DAN 153 or DAN 252. Variations from extant classical and neoclassical repertoire. |
| 170 | Improvisation I (1). Introduction to principles of improvisation, utilizing basic elements of movement, movement qualities, spatial awareness, vocabulary development, and spontaneous creative decision making. |
| 225-226 | Ballet Technique II (1/2-1/2). Intermediate ballet technique. Continuation of DAN 125-126. |
| 233-234 | Modern
Dance Technique II (1/2-1/2). Intermediate modern dance technique. Continuation of DAN 133-134. |
| 243-244 | Performance II (1-1). Prereq.: DAN 148. Continuation of DAN 143-144. |
| 251 | Related Dance Forms II (1/2). Prereq.: DAN 151. Continuation of DAN 151. |
| 252 | Pointe
Technique II (1). Intermediate pointe technique. Continuation of DAN 152. |
| 253 | Men’s
Technique II (1). Continuation of DAN 153. |
| 254 | Pas de
Deux II (1). Continuation of DAN 154. |
| 255 | Variations II (1). Continuation of DAN 155. |
| 256 | Partnering Techniques I (1). Prereq.: 270 and dance faculty approval. Partnering techniques for modern dance. |
| 257 | Jazz Technique (1). Prereq.: Faculty approval. Intermediate Jazz Technique. |
| 258 | Jazz Technique (1). Prereq.: 257
and faculty approval. Intermediate Jazz Technique. |
| 261 | Dance Theory (2). Intellectual history of 20th-century dance theory; study of theory and aesthetics as they relate to dance. |
| 270 | Improvisation II (1).
Prereq.: DAN170. Continuation of DAN 170. |
| 275 | Laban/Bartenieff
Studies (2). |
| 290 | Independent Study (1-3). |
| 300 | Dance
Production I (2). This course will guide a student through the administrative needs, grant writing requirements and the promotional elements associated with running a dance company or self-producing your artistic product. |
| 301 | Dance
Production II (2). This course provides an overview of the technical elements such as lighting, sound, and management elements such as box office and advertising elements of producing a dance event. |
| 325-326 | Ballet
Technique III (1/2-1/2). Intermediate/Advanced ballet technique. Continuation of DAN 225-226. |
| 333-334 | Modern Dance Technique III (1/2-1/2). Intermediate/Advanced modern dance technique. Continuation of DAN 233-234. |
| 343-344 | Performance III (1-1). Prereq.: Dan 148. Continuation of DAN 243-244. |
| 345 | Dance
Ministry (2). Students will gain instruction and training specifically designing dances, text and other materials necessary for ministry, worship services, workshops, and outreach. |
| 351 | Related
Dance Forms III (2). Physical Theatre. |
| 352 | Pointe
Technique III (1). Advanced/Pre-professional pointe technique. Continuation of DAN 252. |
| 353 | Men’s Technique III (1). Continuation of DAN 253. |
| 354 | Pas de
Deux III (1). Continuation of DAN 254. |
| 355 | Variations III (1). Continuation of DAN 255. |
| 356 | Partnering Techniques II (1). Continuation of DAN 256. |
| 360 | Dance
History I (3). History and philosophy of dance; ritual and social components of dance; dance in early cultures; origins of dance as a theatrical art form through the early Renaissance. |
| 361 | Dance
History II (3). History and philosophy of dance; evolution of dance as a theatrical art form from the Renaissance to the 20th century and dance in cultural context; ballet history. |
| 362 | Dance
History III (3). History and philosophy of dance; evolution of dance in the 20th century; dance in contemporary ultural context; current contemporary trends in dance. |
| 370 | Elements of Composition I (2). Prereq.: DAN 170 and 270. Study of basic rhythmic, spatial, and dynamic materials in the designing of dance movement. |
| 371 | Elements of Composition II (2). Prereq.: DAN 170, 270, and 370. A continuation of DAN 370. |
| 375 | Dance Pedagogy (2). Prereq. or Coreq.: DAN 170. A study of the principles, techniques and materials of teaching dance. Includes supervised teaching experiences. |
| 390 | Independent Study (1-3). |
| 400 | Senior
Project (1/2). Culminating process in coordination with and upon approval of dance faculty. The project may include research, performance, choreography, production, or a combination of these. This course should be taken in fall and spring of senior year. |
| 401 | Dance Kinesiology (3) and Kinesiology Lab (1). Study of movement as it relates to principles of physics and anatomy. |
| 411 | Careers
in Dance (2). This course facilitates an inquiry into the breadth of occupations and professional applications in the field of dance. The course intends to help orient the student to skills and bodies of knowledge to pursue and manage a professional career in dance and/or allied professions, and to address choices and character from a biblical worldview. |
| 425-426 | Ballet Technique IV (1/2-1/2) Advanced/Pre-Professional ballet technique. Continuation of DAN 325-326. |
| 433-434 | Modern
Dance Technique IV (1/2-1/2). Advanced/Pre-Professional modern dance technique. Continuation of DAN 333-334. |
| 443-444 | Performance IV (1-1). Prereq.: DAN 148. Continuation of DAN 343-344. |
| 453 | Men’s Technique IV (1). Continuation of DAN 353. |
| 454 | Pas de
Deux IV (1). Continuation of DAN 354. |
| 455 | Variations IV (1). Continuation of DAN 355. |
| 460 | Dance and
Technology (3). Topics in dance relating to multi-media, computer-assisted choreography, video, film, CD-Rom, etc. Includes final project. |
| 470 | Choreography (2). Prerequisite: DAN 170, 270, 370, and 371. Study of choreographic forms and structures, musical forms, components of dramatic and stylistic forms. Includes choreographic project. |
| 475 | Teaching Methods (2). Prereq. or coreq.: DAN 170, and 225/226. Methods for teaching ballet technique to prepare for teaching in studios, recreation departments, and public schools. Includes field work. |
| 476 | Teaching Methods (2). Prereq. Or coreq.: DAN 170 and 233/234. Methods for teaching modern dance technique to prepare for teaching in studios, recreation departments, and public schools. Includes field work. |
| 490 | Special
Topics in Dance (3). This course covers selected areas not studied extensively in other dance related courses and may be repeated for different topics. |
