Musicals for Dancers

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This course introduces dance performance and dance management majors to dance performance opportunities in American musicals through fi lm, lecture, and discussion. Special attention is given to plots, historical signifi cance, composer/librettist/choreographer teams, and important dance and production numbers. Open to dance majors only. (fall) 1111+ Ballet Fundamentals I 1311+ Jazz Fundamentals I 1511+ Tap Fundamentals I 1 Introductory courses to ballet, jazz, or tap technique for the beginner. May not be applied to the requirements of the B.F .A. in dance. Open to students with dance degree requirements only. (fall, spring) 1211+ Ballet Fundamentals II 1 1411+ Jazz Fundamentals II 1611+ Tap Fundamentals II A continuation of introductory courses to ballet, jazz, or tap technique for the beginner. May not be applied to the requirements of the B.F .A. in dance. Open to students with dance degree requirements only. (fall, spring) 1193+, Ballet Techniques A, B 3 1192, 3192, 3193+ Leveled technique classes concerned with ballet, especially as it relates to the American music theatre stage. Classes are taught as movement labs and also include academic assignments.