Courses

Emphasizes elements of rhythm in relation to dance. Experiences with rhythmic drills, rhythmic notation, and percussion accompaniment for the modern dance class comprise the body of the course. Prereqs., DNCE 2021, 3041, or 4061. Restricted to dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Surveys basic musical notation and terminology, elements and forms of music, and historical styles, supported by guided listening to representative works within western musical tradition. Special emphasis on 20th century techniques and on the relationship of various music to dance. Prereq., DNCE 2014. Restricted to dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DBFA) majors only.

Investigates selected aspects of rhythm, accompaniment, and musical resources for dance and applications to performance, choreography, and teaching. Topics may include movement analysis and rhythmic clarity, self-accompaniment, working with accompanist/composers, relationship of music to dance, and survey of 20th century compositional techniques. Prereq., dance/music experience, or instructor consent. Restricted to graduate students in dance. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.