DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
301 Mesa Arts
Building; (949) 824-7283
Alan Terricciano, Department Chair
Courses Faculty David Allan, Choreographer/Former
Soloist, National Ballet of Canada; Choreographer, ballet companies, operas, film,
and television, Associate Professor of Dance (ballet, pas de deux, choreography) Mary Corey, M.A.
University of California, Riverside, Certified Professional Labanotator, Professor
of Dance (dance history, modern dance, notation and reconstruction, dance and
digital technology) John Crawford,
Media Artist and Software Designer, Director of the Digital Arts Minor and Assistant
Professor of Dance (interactive performance, dance film, motion capture, documentary,
digital arts) Diane Diefenderfer,
Former Soloist, Los Angeles Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet Company, Frankfurt Ballet Company,
Technique, Lecturer in Dance (ballet, pointe) Jennifer Fisher,
Ph.D. University of California, Riverside, Assistant Professor of Dance (dance
history, theory and ethnography, performance studies) Israel "El" Gabriel,
Former Assistant Artistic Director, Bat Dor Dance Company of Israel, Lecturer
with Security of Employment (ballet, modern, pas de deux, repertory) Jodie Gates, Choreographer;
former Principal Dancer with The Joffrey Ballet, The Pennsylvania Ballet and Ballet
Frankfurt; Director of the Laguna Dance Festival; Assistant Professor of Dance
(ballet, choreography, pointe) Loretta Livingston,
B.F.A. California Institute of the Arts; former principal with Bella Lewitzky Dance
Company, Assistant Professor of Dance (modern dance, choreography, improvisation) Molly Lynch, M.F.A.
University of California, Irvine; Choreographer/Director of the National Choreographers
Initiative; Assistant Professor of Dance (ballet, pointe, repertory, partnering) Donald McKayle,
Choreographer/Director, concert, theatre, film, television, Graduate Choreography
Advisor, Artistic Director of UCI Dance, and Claire Trevor Professor of Dance (choreography,
modern dance) Lisa Marie Naugle,
Ph.D., New York University, Associate Professor of Dance (modern dance, choreography,
dance and digital technology, improvisation, motion capture) James Penrod,
M.F.A. University of California, Irvine; C.M.A. Laban Institute of Movement Studies,
Associate Dean of the Claire Trevor School of Arts, Co-Director of the Arts and
Humanities Major, and Professor Emeritus of Dance (ballet, modern, dance
notation, choreography, movement analysis) Janice Gudde Plastino,
Ph.D. University of Southern California, Professor Emerita of Dance (kinesiology/anatomy,
research methods, choreography, dance science/medicine) Nancy Lee Ruyter,
Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School, Professor of Dance (dance history, Spanish
dance, choreography, and research methods) Alan Terricciano,
M.A. Eastman School of Music, Department Chair and Professor of Dance (musical
resources, music for dancers, dance accompaniment, composition, multimedia arts) The Department of
Dance fosters an educational environment in which performance opportunities, creative
projects, and theoretical studies complement and reinforce each other, providing
a foundation for careers in dance. The program focuses on the dance techniques of
ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, and dance and technology. Theoretical studies
include dance history and theory; dance writing; Laban studies; dance pedagogy;
dance ethnography; dance science; and aesthetics of digital media. Creative opportunities
bridge the studio and theoretical work through performance and choreography for
multiple contexts; creative applications of animation, motion capture, audio and
video technologies; lecture demonstration; and critical, historical, ethnographical,
and scientific writing. The objective of
studio work is to develop kinesthetic resources, precision, flexibility, creativity,
and freedom in a coordinated and intelligently responsive dancer. The techniques
of classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz constitute crafts and styles for the
dancer that serve not only as a basis for the training of the body, but also as
a basic language of movement for the choreographer. The theoretical,
historical, and scientific courses are designed both to broaden the perspective
of those students whose first interest is performance or choreography, and to provide
a foundation for those students who plan to pursue careers in the academic, scientific,
technological, or administrative fields of dance. The dance archives
in the UCI Library Special Collections offer a rich source of research materials
which enhance the Dance program. Among other special holdings, the archives include
the extensive Ruth Clark Lert collection of dance books, journals, photographs,
original costume sketches, and memorabilia of dance in Europe and the United States
from pre-World War I to the present. CAREERS
FOR THE DANCE MAJOR Careers in dance
require excellent training and extraordinary discipline, tenacity, and dedication.
Graduates of the Department have an excellent record of placement in the many fields
of dance. Some have become professional dancers in ballet companies (including the
Metropolitan Opera Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Pacifica);
in modern dance companies (including Hubbard Street Dance Company, MOMIX, and Martha
Graham Dance Ensemble); in touring companies (including The Lion King, Fame:
The Musical, Carousel, and Cirque du Soleil); and in films, television,
and theatre. In addition to training
for professional dance performance and choreography, the major in dance serves as
a basis for graduate study or job opportunities in fields such as dance history,
dance science, dance pedagogy, dance reconstruction, dance criticism, dance video,
and technology. Related fields, such as arts administration, law in relation to
the arts, arts therapies, design and production, and music also offer positions
for graduates. Students who are interested in a career in physical therapy or dance
science will find a major in Dance, with related course work in chemistry, physics,
biology, and mathematics, to be excellent preparation for further study. The Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) is designed for those who wish to obtain a broad undergraduate background
as preparation for careers or graduate work and related fields. It offers students
a dance education that stresses performance and choreography, and, at the same time,
intellectual depth and scope. In addition to the core, 12 units of elective Dance
courses are required. The remaining elective units required for graduation may be
chosen from Dance or other disciplines in relation to a student's individual interest.
While the program of study in Dance stresses technical proficiency and academic
understanding in dance, the B.A. degree program also enables students to pursue
elective subjects in their special areas of interest in other academic disciplines.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree
program with specializations in Performance and Choreography, is designed for students
who wish to prepare intensively for careers in those areas. The courses required
in addition to the core are primarily in Dance. The B.F.A. program allows for a
few free electives in other areas. Admission to the B.F.A. program with a specialization
in Choreography is by faculty approval only. The B.F.A. program
with a specialization in Performance does not require additional faculty approval
beyond the required audition for admission to the Dance major; students should declare
their intention to pursue this specialization during spring quarter of their sophomore
year. Proficiency
Levels In addition to meeting
the general requirements for admission to UCI, applicants must demonstrate technical/creative
promise. The Department holds annual entrance auditions for potential freshmen and
transfer students during winter quarter prior to the fall quarter when entrance
is anticipated. First-year students wishing to major in Dance must be at technique
level II in at least one of the three major genres (ballet, modern, jazz). Placement auditions
for admitted students are held during Welcome Week to determine levels of technical
ability for placement in courses. It is suggested that transfer students wishing
to pursue a B.A. degree in Dance complete, in addition to their breadth requirements,
one course in choreography, two courses in dance technique, and one course in music
for dancers prior to transfer to UCI. Previously admitted
majors who wish to obtain a B.F.A. degree should contact the School of the Arts
Student Affairs Office to obtain information about change of major requirements,
procedures, and policies. Transfer students
wishing to pursue the B.F.A. degree must declare their intention in writing at the
time of their entrance audition and demonstrate technique and/or choreography levels
appropriate to their year. It is suggested that transfer students complete, in addition
to their breadth requirements, one course in choreography, two courses in dance
technique, one course in music for dancers, and one course in dance performance
prior to transfer to UCI. Students deficient
in level of performance or academic preparation should be prepared to extend their
studies beyond the normal four-year program in order to meet the requirements for
graduation. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE B.A. DEGREE University
Requirements: See pages
57-62. School Requirements:
None. Departmental
Requirements for the Major Dance 2 (Injury Prevention/Technique
Analysis); Dance 21A (Music for Dancers); Dance 60A (Choreography); Dance 90A-B-C
(Dance History); Dance 100 (Kinesiology); Dance 180A-B or A-C (Laban Studies);
Dance 185 (Critical Issues in Dance). Technique: Students
must complete at least one Dance technique course (ballet, modern dance, jazz, Spanish,
world dance, pointe, social dance, tap, or repertory) each quarter in residence.
At a minimum, students must complete level II in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz (Dance
132A-B-C, Dance 142A-B-C, and Dance 152A-B-C) and level III in either Ballet
or Modern (Dance 133A-B-C or Dance 143A-B-C). Students who place above level II
in any technique must take a year of that technique at the level in which they are
placed. All students must also complete one course chosen from Dance 12A, 12B, 12C
(Spanish Dance), 14 (Social Dance), 52A, 52B, 52C (Tap I), 110 (World Dance), 138
(Character Dance), or 150A, 150B, 150C (Tap II). NOTE: Units earned in ballet, jazz,
and modern technique courses beyond the required amount do not count toward departmental
elective requirements but may count toward University requirements. Performance:
Two performances from any of the Dance 170 series. Four units of Drama
101 (Theater Production) must be taken during the first year in residence. Electives: 12
units of electives must be completed within the major. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE B.F.A. DEGREE University
Requirements: See pages
57-62. School Requirements:
None. Departmental
Requirements for the Major Students must complete
the departmental requirements as listed for the B.A. degree in Dance. In addition,
B.F.A. students must complete the requirements for either the specialization in
Choreography or Performance. Choreography Specialization:
Dance 60B-C (Choreography I) or Dance 60B and 62 (Choreography and Music Theatre);
Dance 127A (Costume Design for Dance); Drama 30A (Acting); Drama 50C (Lighting Design);
any three quarters of courses chosen from Dance 162A-B-C (Choreography II) and Dance
164A (Video Choreography); two courses in Dance 165 (Choreographic Projects—one
original choreographic work, approved by the faculty, must be presented in both
the junior and senior years); four units (one or two courses) in Art History, Music,
Studio Art, or Drama (in addition to Drama 30A, Drama 50C, and Drama 101 requirements).
Performance Specialization:
Technique: Dance 134A-B-C (Ballet IV) or Dance 135A-B-C (Ballet
V) or Dance 144A-B-C (Modern IV); Dance 153A-B-C (Jazz III); Dance 139 (Partnering). Performance:
Dance 137 (Repertory) or Dance 179 (Etude Ensemble); Dance 170 series: must be in
three additional performances beyond the B.A. requirements, one of which must be
Dance 170, 171, 172, or 174; Drama 30A (Acting) or a fourth additional performance
in the Dance 170 series. Dance 171 and 172 may be repeated for credit. Students
must demonstrate proficiency in at least two dance genres in these performances. Sample Program
for Freshmen (B.A. and B.F.A. Programs)
Fall
Winter
Spring
Writing39A
Writing 39B
Writing 39C
Dance 21A
Breadth
Breadth
Technique
Breadth
Dance 2
Technique
Technique
Technique
Technique
Technique
Drama 101 (2 units)
Drama 101 (2 units) Degree Offered M.F.A. in Dance. General
Information The M.F.A. program
is an intensive program requiring a core of courses in studio and academic areas.
The student's individual area of interest is explored through the thesis project
in the second year. Projects or written theses may be pursued in choreography, video
choreography, dance training, dance history, theory and ethnography, dance science,
dance reconstruction, and dance and digital technology. Admission Applicants for admission
to the degree program must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate
study and hold a B.A. or B.F.A. in Dance or the equivalent. Candidates must meet
the minimum requirements for the B.A. degree in Dance at UCI. A paper of 500 words
or more on a dance subject and proposals for three choreographic works that could
be completed in the graduate program must be submitted. An audition in ballet and
modern technique is required for admission and is held in winter quarter. At this
audition, applicants must also present a prepared five-minute choreographed piece,
which can be a solo performed by the applicant, and/or a videotape of the applicant's
choreography. Interviews with faculty are conducted following the audition, and
applicants are given a short writing exercise. Teaching
Assistantships Graduate students
are encouraged to apply for teaching assistantships in areas such as notation, dance
science, history, music for dancers, choreography, world dance, dance video, critical
issues, and all technique classes. Students with expertise in any of these areas
are given special consideration. General
Degree Requirements Normally two years
of residence are required. Each candidate must enroll for three courses each quarter
for six quarters, exclusive of summer sessions. In the second year,
satisfactory attainment must be demonstrated by a major thesis: in choreography
this consists of the composition and production of a choreographic work; in other
areas, such as dance history, dance training, or dance science, this consists of
a written thesis or a comprehensive project in a chosen area of study. All theses
must be defended in a one-hour oral examination which may also test the candidate's
general knowledge in the area. The degree must be
completed within three years of entering the program. Students who do not complete
the degree within that time will be dropped from the program. Specific
Degree Requirements Seventy-two quarter
units in graduate or approved upper-division undergraduate courses must be completed
with a grade of at least B in each course. No more than 20 units in upper-division
courses may count toward the degree. Fulfillment of the technique course requirements
must be approved by the faculty advisor. Required
Courses Six courses chosen
from any graduate or upper-division dance technique course; Kinesiology for Dance
(Dance 201); Musical Resources (Dance 222); Teaching of Dance Techniques (Dance
225); Costume Design (Dance 227); two courses in Graduate Choreography (Dance 261);
Movement Analysis (Dance 282); Critical Issues in Dance (Dance 283); Bibliography
and Research (Dance 284); Thesis (Dance 286); Proseminar in Dance History (Dance
296) or Proseminar in Dance Ethnology (Dance 298). By the end of their
first year, students will choose their area of study for their thesis. Students
who wish to produce a choreographic thesis must apply to the graduate choreography
advisor during winter of their first year. The faculty will review the applications
and will consider the quality of the student's work in Dance 261, as well as the
choreographic proposal, in making their selection. LOWER-DIVISION NOTE: Some courses
are not offered every year. Please check with the department advisor. 2 Injury Prevention/Technique
Analysis (2). The analysis, management, and prevention of dance injuries. Analysis
of body types and technical ability and the means by which to improve dance ability.
12A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Spanish Dance I (2-2-2) F, W, S. Principles of Spanish dance with
focus on basic movement techniques, castanet work, and introduction to the genres
of flamenco, folk, classical, and neoclassical dance forms. May be taken for credit
three times. 14 Social Dance
Forms (2). Contemporary and historical forms. Current ballroom, disco, and Western
square dance forms; Latin ballroom dances; Dances from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Pass/Not
Pass only. 21A Music for
Dancers (4). Emphasis on the development of musical skills most pertinent to
the dancer: vocabulary, notational literacy, rhythmic and melodic acuity, score
reading, and fundamental analysis; working with live accompaniment. 30A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Ballet I (2-2-2) F, W, S, (30) Summer. Fundamentals of ballet technique:
principles of the Classical tradition developed from Noverre, Petipa, and Cecchetti.
Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit twice. 34 Men's Studio
Workshop in Ballet (2) F, W, S. Emphasis on men's traditional ballet, techniques,
and movements. Prerequisites: Dance 30A-B-C. May be repeated for credit. 40A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Modern I (2-2-2) F, W, S, (40) Summer. Fundamentals of modern dance:
principles of modern tradition developed from Graham, Humphrey, and Wigman. Pass/Not
Pass only. May be taken for credit twice. 50A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Jazz I (2-2-2) F, W, S. (50) Summer. Fundamentals of jazz: principles
of jazz dance and contemporary forms incorporating the personal point of view of
the instructor. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit twice. 52A-B-C Workshop
in Tap I (2-2-2) F, W, S. Beginning tap: principles of rhythm and basic tap
steps. Course sequence may be taken for credit twice.
60A-B-C Choreography I (4-4-4) F,
W, S. Beginning-to-intermediate study of principles of dance composition. May
include composition assignments for stage and video. By audition, works may be shown
quarterly in public studio performances. 62 Choreography
and Musical Theatre (4). A theoretical and practical examination of the craft
of choreography for musical theatre. Students examine the history of choreographic
expression in the musical theatre, and then stage songs and dances from the genre.
Prerequisites: Dance 60A-B. 63 Ballet Choreography
(4). The practical and historical study of ballet choreography. Includes exploration
of traditional ballet forms, styles, and genres, as well as new and experimental
approaches to choreography for ballet. Prerequisites: Dance 60A-B. 64 Choreography
and Musical Composition (4). Emphasis on musical compositional techniques as
they pertain to choreography; music composition for choreography methodologies.
Historical survey of compositional practices in western art and popular music of
the last 300 years. Prerequisites: Dance 60A-B. 80 Introduction
to Dance (4) F, W, S. Survey of nineteenth- and twentieth-century ballet, modern
dance, and theatre dance. For non-majors only. Dance 80 and Dance 90A-B-C may not
both be taken for credit. (VII-B) 81 Dance Cultures
of the World (4). A survey of selected world dance forms, focusing on social
and cultural context. (VII-B) 82 Topics in
World Dance (4). Various topics in world dance studies focusing on historical,
social, and cultural contexts. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VII-B) 90A-B-C Dance
History A, B, C (4-4-4) F, W, S. 90A: Global perspectives. Topics and histories
of dance and movement practices from various parts of the world. 90B: The
history of dance in the western tradition from the Renaissance through the nineteenth
century. 90C: The history of dance in the western tradition: the twentieth
and twenty-first centuries. Dance 90A-B-C and Dance 80 may not both be taken for
credit. (IV, VII-B) UPPER-DIVISION 100 Kinesiology
for Dance (4). The study of the production of dance movement or lack of dance
movement by the muscles of the body. Anatomical and dynamic analysis of dance movement. 103 Pilates
(2) F, W, S. Basics of technique emphasizing alignment, breath control, correction
of muscular imbalances. Use of the Universal Reformer. Prerequisites: Dance 133A-B-C,
143A-B-C. 104 Health
and Injury in High-Impact Activity (4). Develops skills in the evaluation and
management of dance and athletic injuries. Instruction is provided to prepare the
advanced student trainer for certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 110 World Dance
(2). Studio workshop of dances and movement sources of specified countries or
areas. May be taken for credit six times as topic varies. 123 Dance Accompaniment
(4). Examination of technique and etiquette of instrumental accompaniment for
dance in lecture and studio environments. Keyboards, percussion, and other instruments
are demonstrated. Prerequisite: Dance 21A. 125A-B Teaching
of Dance (4-4) W, S. 125A: Pedagogy. The methods and theory of teaching dance
forms. 125B: Practicum. The application of theory in the studio. Prerequisites:
Dance 133A-B-C and 143A-B-C; upper-division standing. 127A Costume
Design for Dance (4). Costume design and construction specific to the body in
motion. Theoretical study and practical execution. 130A-B-C Pointe
Class (2-2-2) F, W, S. Beginning and intermediate pointe work; principles of
Classical tradition developed from Noverre, Petipa, and Cecchetti. Emphasis on basic
pointe techniques and performance styles. Prerequisites: Dance 132A-B-C. May be
taken for credit three times. 132A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Ballet II (2-2-2) F, W, S, (132) Summer. Intermediate ballet: principles
of Classical tradition developed from Noverre, Petipa, and Cecchetti. Prerequisites
for non-Dance majors: Dance 30A-B-C or audition. May be taken for credit twice. 133A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Ballet III (2-2-2) F, W, S, (133) Summer. Advanced ballet,
pointe work, and performance style: principles of the Classical tradition developed
from Noverre, Petipa, and Cecchetti. Prerequisites: Dance 132A-B-C or audition.
May be taken for credit twice. 134A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Ballet IV (2-2-2) F, W, S, (134) Summer. Advanced ballet,
pointe work, and performance style: principles of the Classical tradition developed
from Noverre, Petipa, and Cecchetti. Prerequisites: Dance 133A-B-C with a grade
of B+ or better in 133C, or audition. May be repeated for credit. 135A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Ballet V (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced ballet, pointe work, and
performance style: principles of the Classical tradition developed from Noverre,
Petipa, and Cecchetti. Prerequisites: Dance 134A-B-C with a grade of B+
or better in 134C, or audition. May be taken for credit three times. 137 Repertory
(2) F, W, S. Rehearsal and performance of repertoire from established ballet,
modern, or jazz dance choreographers. Prerequisites: Dance 133A-B-C or 143A-B-C
or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice. 138 Character
Dance (2) F, W, S. A dance style mainly based upon the national traditions of
the Polish, Russian, and Hungarian dance techniques as used in classical ballet
repertoire. Character or jazz shoes required. Prerequisites: Dance 30A-B-C. May
be repeated for credit. 139 Partnering
(2). Principles of partnering techniques in various dance performance styles.
Prerequisites: Dance 133A-B-C, Dance 143A-B-C, or by audition. May be taken for
credit four times. 142A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Modern II (2-2-2) F, W, S, (142) Summer. Intermediate modern tradition
developed from Graham, Humphrey, and Wigman, incorporating the personal point of
view of the instructor. Prerequisites for non-Dance majors: Dance 40A-B-C or audition.
May be taken for credit twice. 143A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Modern III (2-2-2) F, W, S, (143) Summer. Advanced modern
dance: principles of modern tradition developed from Graham, Humphrey, and Wigman,
incorporating the personal view of the instructor. Prerequisites: Dance 142A-B-C.
May be taken for credit twice. 144A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Modern IV (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced modern dance. In-depth
study of styles, performance elements and principles of modern dance developed from
Graham, Horton, Humphrey, Wigman, and current influences incorporating the personal
view of the instructor. Prerequisite: Dance 143A-B-C or consent of instructor. May
be taken for credit three times. 150A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Tap II (2-2-2). Intermediate tap: principles of beginning tap continued
and developed. Prerequisite: Dance 52A-B-C or consent of instructor. 151A-B-C Studio
Workshop in Tap III (2-2-2) F, W, S. An overview of tap concentrating on the
development of various technique forms using intermediate and advanced principles.
Prerequisites: Dance 150A-B-C and consent of instructor. May be taken for credit
twice. 152A-B-C Intermediate
Studio Workshop in Jazz II (2-2-2) F, W, S. Intermediate jazz: principles of
jazz dance and contemporary forms incorporating the personal views of the instructor.
Prerequisites for non-Dance majors: Dance 50A-B-C. May be taken for credit twice. 153A-B-C Advanced
Studio Workshop in Jazz III (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced jazz: principles of jazz
dance and contemporary forms incorporating the personal views of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Dance 152A-B-C. May be taken for credit twice. 154A-B-C Advanced
Jazz: Performance Techniques IV (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced jazz emphasizing performance
techniques. Prerequisites: Dance 153A-B-C. May be taken for credit twice.
160 Improvisation (2). Structured
and experiential improvisation to heighten the personal intuitive processes, the
kinesthetic sense, spatial and temporal awareness, and to encourage insights into
the potential movement resources of the individual for performance and choreography.
Course encourages freedom of exploration. May be taken for credit two times. 162A-B-C Choreography
II (4-4-4) F, W, S. Directed choreographic projects for stage or video integrating
the elements of stagecraft. In process or completed works may be shown quarterly
in public studio or stage performances. By audition only. Prerequisites: Dance 60A-B-C. 163 Choreography
and Digital Technology (4). A process-oriented course exploring the use of digital
technology and choreography. Students create performance pieces in the dance studio
and in computer-mediated environments such as the motion capture studio, working
individually and in collaboration. Prerequisites: Dance 60A-B or consent of instructor. 164A Video
Choreography (4) F, W, S. Introduction and overview of video dance, choreography
for the camera, and documentation of existing stage choreography. History and aesthetics
of dance on video and basics of technical equipment, video techniques, and editing.
A major final project is required. 165 Choreographic
Projects (1 to 4) F, W, S. Supervised choreographic projects for workshop productions.
By audition and approval of faculty. May be taken for credit twice. 170 Dance Performance
(1 to 4). Rehearsal and performance in a faculty-choreographed production. By
audition only. May be taken for credit twice. 171 Dance Workshop
(1 to 4) F, W, S. Rehearsal and performance in a student-choreographed production.
By audition only. May be taken for credit three times. 172 Master
of Fine Arts Concert (1 to 4). Rehearsal and performance in a graduate student-choreographed
production. By audition only. May be taken for credit three times. 174 UCI Dance
Ensemble Performance (1 to 4). Performance with the UCI Dance Ensemble. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice. 176 UCI Jazz
Dance Ensemble (2 to 4). Rehearsal and performance experience in theatrical
jazz dance, designed to provide an experience in assimilating various styles of
jazz dance and in refining dance performance techniques. Students also master aspects
of dance company promotion. Prerequisites: Dance 152A-B-C or consent of instructor.
May be taken for credit six times. 177 UCI Spanish
Dance Ensemble (1 to 4) F, W, S. Rehearsal and performance with the UCI Spanish
Dance Ensemble. Flamenco, regional, classical, and neoclassical Spanish dances are
presented throughout the year for campus and off-campus events. Prerequisite: consent
of instructor. May be taken for credit 12 times. 179 UCI Etude
Ensemble (4) F, W, S. Repertory and performances by undergraduate Dance majors.
Concert presentations on and off campus. Faculty directed, student/faculty choreographed.
By audition only. May be taken for credit three times. 180A-B, C Laban
Studies (4-4, 4) F, W, S. 180A: Elementary Labanotation and introduction to
Laban Writer software. Prerequisites: Dance 21A and 132A-B-C or consent of instructor.
180B: Intermediate Labanotation and work with Laban Writer software. Prerequisite:
Dance 180A or consent of instructor. 180C: Laban movement analysis and motif
writing. 185 Critical
Issues in Dance (4) F, W, S. Explores the function and operations of critical
thinking and writing, with a section on dance criticism and a major emphasis on
persuasive writing about significant issues in the dance world. Prerequisites: satisfactory
completion of the lower-division writing requirement and Dance 90A-B-C. 193 Selected
Topics in Dance (1 to 4). Directed group studies of topics in dance. May be
repeated for credit when topic changes. 197 Independent
Study (1 to 4) F, W, S. Individual independent projects in experimental laboratory,
library, field, performance, under instructor's direction. Students can receive
conceptual, creative, and theoretical instruction in the successful completion of
a written report or performance. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated
for credit. 199 Senior
Thesis (4) F, W, S. Directed research or creative activity for senior Dance
majors. Research consists of a substantial essay on dance history, research in dance
science, or the creation of original or reconstructed choreography. Pass/Not Pass
only. May be repeated for credit. GRADUATE NOTE: Some courses
are not offered every year. Please check with the department advisor. 201 Seminar
in Kinesiology for Dance (4) F. Brief introduction to biomechanics, physiology
of exercise and equipment, movement principles, and their application to dance techniques.
Prerequisite: Dance 100 or consent of instructor. 210 Graduate
Studio: World Dance (2) F, W, S. Principles, techniques, and styles of selected
genres of world dance such as those of Mexico, Spain, Japan, or other cultures.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be taken for credit six times. 222 Musical
Resources (4). Detailed study of music as it relates to dance. Historical overview
of musical form, style, and other elements. Analysis of various affinities between
music and dance. Practical applications. Prerequisite: Dance 221 or consent of instructor. 225 Seminar
in the Teaching of Dance Techniques (4). Principles and theories of teaching
dance techniques. Supervised presentation and teaching of technique class. 227A Costume
Design for Dance (4) F. Overview of basic design elements, draping and drafting
techniques, and costume construction. 231A-B-C Graduate
Studio: Ballet (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced ballet, pointe work, and performance
style: principles of the Classical tradition developed from Noverre, Petipa, and
Cecchetti. By audition only. May be repeated for credit. 241A-B-C Graduate
Studio: Modern (2-2-2) F, W, S. Advanced modern dance: principles of modern
tradition developed from Graham, Humphrey, and Wigman, incorporating the personal
view of the instructor. By audition only. May be repeated for credit. 251A-B-C Graduate
Studio: Jazz (2-2-2) F, W, S. Principles of jazz dance and contemporary forms,
incorporating the personal views of the instructor. By audition only. May be repeated
for credit. 252A-B-C Graduate
Studio: Tap (2-2-2) F, W, S. An overview of tap concentrating on the development
of various technique forms using basic and intermediate principles. May be taken
for credit four times. 261A-B Graduate
Seminar in Choreography (4-4) F, W. Graduate work in dance composition emphasizing
the individual aesthetic. Assignments in movement discovery, solo and group forms,
with the main emphasis on independent work. May be repeated for credit. 264 Video Choreography
(4). Directed choreographic projects for the video camera. Video techniques
which create the hybrid art form called video dance. Production of an individual
video choreography project. Prerequisites: Dance 164A-B-C. 265 Motion
Capture (4). Projects in motion capture; the animation technique of measuring
a dancer's position and orientation in three-dimensional space and recording that
data in a computer. Individual and group choreography are developed and recorded
with state-of-the-art technology. 276 Arts Computation
Engineering Studio/Laboratory: Telematic Performance and Teleoperative Art (4) F,
W, S. Art and performance projects utilizing real time and quasi-real time distance
interaction. Synchronous performance and distributed choreography. Network technologies
and protocols. Speed, bandwidth, latency. Web-based technologies. Video and sound.
Teleoperation/remote machine control. Same as Arts 276, Engineering 276, and ICS
276. 281A-B, C Dance
and Digital Technology (4-4, 4) F, W, S. 281A: Interactive multimedia. 281B:
Continuing work and more complex projects in interactive multimedia for dance. 281C:
Sound design for choreography and multimedia productions.
282 Seminar in Movement Analysis
(4) W, S. Theories of movement analysis and nonverbal communication applied
to dance. 283 Critical
Issues in Dance (4) F, W, S. Reading, writing, discussing, and presenting key
issues that relate to dance studies. Basics of dance criticism. Special emphasis
on effective ways of defining, clarifying, and arguing for points of view. Prerequisite:
Dance 284. 284 Bibliography
and Research (4) F. Survey and practice of primary and secondary research methods
in dance including electronic searches. Development of writing for presentation,
publication, and thesis essay. 285 Graduate
Projects (4). Projects may be educational, choreographic, scientific, historical,
or philosophical in scope and must have faculty advisor approval. May be taken for
credit six times. 286 Thesis
(4). Substantial research in a topic approved by the student's graduate committee.
Results of the research must be written in approved thesis style. Prerequisite:
consent of department. May be taken for credit six times. 287 Graduate
Lectures in Dance (1 to 4). A series of lectures and discussions of announced
topics in dance. Content may be from history, ethnology, notation, medicine, music,
or other areas in the field. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated
for credit as topics change. 296 Proseminar
in Dance History (4). Discussion seminar with emphasis on reading and thinking
about problems in dance history; presentation of oral and written reports. Topics
vary. May be taken for credit twice. 297 Directed
Reading (1 to 4). Topic to be approved by instructor. Paper required. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. 298 Proseminar
in Dance Ethnology (4). Seminar in dance ethnology fieldwork. Readings in ethnographic
theory and method complement the design, enactment, and analysis of a field study. 399 University
Teaching (1 to 4). Limited to Teaching Assistants. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor. May be repeated for credit.