1112 Tap I (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 1112). Prerequisite: 1212 and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. A beginner class emphasizing tap fundamentals and terminology that includes weight change, proper placement and simple step patterns. The course concentrates on basic rhythms, counting, ear training and clarity of sound. (F, Sp)
1212 Ballet Technique I. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Practice of ballet technique at beginning level. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Dance. (F, Sp, Su)
1312 Modern Technique I. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Practice of modern dance technique at the beginning level. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Dance. (F, Sp, Su)
1411 Stage Makeup for the Dancer. To develop skill in the application of basic stage makeup for the dancer, including character analysis and traditional styles. (Irreg.)
1442 Jazz I (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 1442). Prerequisite: 1212 and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. A beginner class that provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the technical fundamentals of jazz dance including basic rhythms, vocabulary and skills. Focus is aimed towards proper placement, strength and flexibility development. (F, Sp)
1713 The Understanding of Dance. A course in dance appreciation covering all aspects of various theatrical dance styles. [IV-AF]
1813 Introduction to Non-Western Dance Forms. An abbreviated examination of the history, evolution, and significance of dance in three regions of the non-western world which possess very distinct dance cultures. (F, Sp) [IV-NW]
1911 Rehearsal and Production. Prerequisite: open to dance majors only. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Study, practice and participation in every phase of dance production work and management. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
2112 Tap II (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 2112). Prerequisite: 1112 and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. An advanced beginner class that maintains focus on proper placement and clarity of sound while introducing more complicated rhythms, step patterns and vocabulary. Counting and ear training continues as the student hones assimilation skills. Focus is placed on tap dynamics including accenting, shading and movement quality. A variety of styles will be introduced. (F, Sp)
2212 Ballet Technique II. Prerequisite: 1212 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Continuation of 1212. (F, Sp, Su)
2214 Intermediate Ballet Technique. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Class includes participation in a complete ballet barre and center including adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro and grande allegro. The emphasis will be on the practice and principles of the classical ballet vocabulary. Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate the ability to perform the movements with proper body alignment and a sense of artistic expression as well as improved skill and strength. (F, Sp, Su)
2242 Pointe Class. Prerequisite: 2212 or permission. Corequisite: must be enrolled in a ballet technique class. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Technique and practice on pointe to build strength and proficiency for ballet. (F, Sp)
2292 Ballet Company Apprentice. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A practical analysis and application of the original and classical ballet repertoire. (F, Sp, Su)
2312 Modern Technique II. Prerequisite: 1312 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Continuation of 1312. (F, Sp)
2314 Intermediate Modern Technique. Prerequisite: 1312 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Intermediate modern dance technique emphasizing skill refinement, increased vocabulary, and performance capabilities, thus enabling the student a more comprehensive education and preparation for a professional dance career. (F, Sp)
2392 Modern Company Apprentice. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A practical analysis and application of the past and present choreographic dance works within the modern dance area. (F, Sp, Su)
2412 Pilates Body Conditioning. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. The philosophy of awareness in movement and a total body/mind workout based on the methods developed by Joseph Pilates over 75 years ago. This method is one of physical and mental conditioning designed to work every muscle in the body in an efficient and balanced manner. (F, Sp)
2442 Jazz II (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 2442). Prerequisite: 1442 or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. This advanced beginner class expands on the techniques learned in Jazz I with focus on cleanly executed technique, well connected movement quality, dynamics and increased strength and flexibility. A variety of jazz styles will be introduced. (F, Sp)
2512 Ballroom Dancing I. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Instruction in traditional and popular social dances, as well as social skill and etiquette. Includes instructionin the basic ballroom dances of cha-cha, salsa, swing, tango, and waltz. Dancers take the basic skills and introduce new dances and rhythms with an added emphasis on dancing technique. (F, Sp)
2522 Ballroom Dancing II. Prerequisite: 2512 or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Intermediate-level ballroom dancing which builds on the basic skills of the dancer and introduces new dances and rhythms with an added emphasis on dancing techniques. Includes instruction in the foxtrot, rumba, samba, and east and west coast swings. A brief review of basic skills is presented at the beginning of the semester. (F, Sp)
2551 Yoga. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. The course focuses on flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation. Using postures and breathing exercises adapted to each person's individual level, students will develop improved alignment and a balanced body/mind. Discussion includes ways to incorporate Hatha yoga techniques into the students' daily activities. (Su)
2552 Introduction to Flamenco. Class includes participation in elementary flamenco exercises. Students will be instructed in several aspects of the art of Flamenco, including footwork, arm movements, hand clapping, choreography. Emphasis of class will be on practice, principles and vocabulary of flamenco dance. Students will be expected to perform with proper body alignment, an element of performance style and correct technical vocabulary and rhythms. (Irreg.)
2632 Elements of Dance Composition. Prerequisite: Dance major and 2312 or permission. Theoretical and practical experience with the principles of composition in the area of expressive movement. (Irreg.)
2712 Body Science for Dancers. An introduction to human anatomy and body mechanics through the study of skeletal alignment and movement efficiency in dance training, teaching and performance. This course is only open to Dance majors, and is intended to be taken during the second semester of the freshman year or the first semester of the sophomore year. (Irreg.)
3112 Tap III (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 3112). Prerequisite: 2112 or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. An intermediate class with focus placed on refinement of technical and assimilation skills while dramatically increasing tap vocabulary. Students focus on tap dynamics, performance quality, style variety and movement coordination while learning longer and more complicated step patterns. Tap improvisation is introduced. (Irreg.)
3214 Ballet Technique III. Prerequisite: 2212 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 32 hours. Continuation of 2212. (F, Sp, Su)
3232 Ballet Pantomime. Prerequisite: 2212 or permission. Study and practice in dramatic movement and formalized gesture as related to nineteenth- and twentieth-century ballet in current repertory. (Irreg.)
3252 Character Dance. Prerequisite: 2212 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Basic ethnic dance styles utilized in ballet performance. (Irreg.)
3262 Ballet Variations. Prerequisite: 3214 or 4214, permission. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. The study and practice of solo variations in the professional ballet repertoire with emphasis on individual male and female techniques. (Alt. F)
3292 OU Ballet Company. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Rehearsal and performance with the OU Ballet Company. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
3314 Modern Technique III. Prerequisite: 2312 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 32 hours. Continuation of 2312. (F, Sp, Su)
3392 Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Rehearsal and performance with the Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su)
3412 Pilates Equipment Class. Prerequisite: 2412 and permission of the instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Using Pilates equipment, the class foundation is built on that developed by Joseph Pilates as a method of physical and mental conditioning to work every muscle in one's boy in an efficient and balanced manner. The basis throughout the semester is that philosophy of awareness in movement and a total body/mind workout. (F, Sp)
3442 Jazz III (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 3442). Prerequisite: 2442 or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. An intermediate class that moves at a heightened pace, this level expands on the techniques learned in Jazz II. Additional focus is placed on style variety, assimilation skills, and more advanced movement coordination and rhythms. (Irreg.)
3632 Dance Composition. Prerequisite: 2332 and either 2312 or 3314 or permission. Theoretical and practical experience with the principles of composition in the area of expressive movement. (Irreg.)
3743 Dance History: Early Roots. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. A survey of the development of dance from pre-historic eras in western civilization through ancient cultures in Egypt, Greece and Rome. Investigations continue through medieval, renaissance and baroque periods up to the evolution of romantic ballet in the nineteenth century. (F)
3753 Dance History: Three Centuries of Development. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. From nineteenth-century romanticism, this course traces the development of western theatrical dancing through the current season. (Sp)
3813 History of World Dance. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. An examination of the history, evolution and significance of dance in regions which possess very distinct dance cultures throughout the non-European world. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit six hours. Consists of either reading topics or independent study designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. Covers materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp, Su)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program, junior or senior standing. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit six hours. The projects covered will vary. Deals with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp, Su)
G4022 Ballet Repertoire. Prerequisite: permission. Research and analysis of some of the works of the basic classical repertoire insofar as story contents. Musical and choreographic approaches are used by renowned choreographers. (Alt. F)
4112 Tap IV (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 4112). Prerequisite: 3112 or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. This advanced class furthers the tap dancer's vocabulary, refines technical skills, greatly increases assimilation ability and furthers the study of tap improvisation. (Irreg.)
4214 Ballet Technique IV. Prerequisite: 3214 or permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 32 hours. Continuation of 3214. (F, Sp)
4242 Pas de Deux. Prerequisite: 3214 or 4214 or 5224, permission. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Basic techniques of partnering and being a partner in ballet performance. (Irreg.)
4442 Jazz IV (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 4442). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. An advanced class emphasizing strong technique and assimilation skills as well as the ability to adapt to any jazz style. Continued focus is placed on flexibility, strength, dynamics, and solid performance quality. (Irreg.)
G4612 Ballet Choreography. Prerequisite: permission. Study and practice in the principle of ballet composition, with emphasis on romantic, classical, neoromantic and neoclassical choreography. (Irreg.)
G4713 Dance Production. Prerequisite: Dance major, senior or graduate standing or permission of department. Provides dance students with knowledge and skills related to the effective use of stage design and technical resources for producing dance in theatrical venues. (Sp)
4723 Senior Capstone. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An advanced, individual project which demonstrates mastery of skills and knowledge in the student's area of interest. Taken in the senior year, the project will be selected under advisement, guided by the appropriate faculty member(s) and include required submission of a written component. [V]
G4812 Teaching of Ballet Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ballet or permission. Comprehensive study of the basic ballet exercises and body positions. Terminology and discussions on anatomy for the dancer. Experience in teaching of ballet. (Irreg.)
G4821 Practical Experiences in Teaching Classical Ballet. Prerequisite: 4812. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Teaching children's ballet classes of various levels. Student will teach an average of 12 classes per semester, and meet with the supervising professor following observation of teaching assignments. (F, Sp)
4832 Methods in Teaching Dance. Prerequisite: 2332 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. Methods of teaching through the creative approach. Progressions in teaching dance studies and techniques. (Irreg.)
G4851 Practical Experience in Teaching Modern Dance. Prerequisite: 4832. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Practical teaching experience in modern dance or creative dance for children. (F, Sp)
4900 Professional Semester. 3 to 12 hours. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 24 hours. Complete assignment(s) in a professional environment either performing, choreographing, teaching or in administrative work.
4990 Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. (F, Sp, Su)
G5023 Introduction to Graduate Study in Dance. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Developing research, organizational and refined skills for scholarly writing. Establishing a foundation to analyze existing materials in the dance field for purposes of debate and theory construction. Providing clarification of MFA in Dance expectations and defining a direction/program of study which will enrich knowledge within the discipline. (Irreg.)
G5090 Graduate Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. A special creative or research project course in any phase of dance adapted to the individual student. (F, Sp)
G5224 Graduate Ballet Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ballet, permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Intensive study of dance techniques for proficiency in performance and teaching. (F, Sp, Su)
G5292 Advanced Ballet Company Class. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of adviser. Continued enrollment based on performance; maximum credit 10 hours. A rehearsal situation which provides the special training required in performance. It is conducted in a practicum-laboratory situation aimed at the advanced graduate student. Laboratory (F, Sp)
G5324 Graduate Modern Dance Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours of modern dance; permission of adviser. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Intensive practice of modern dance techniques for proficiency in performance and teaching. (F, Sp)
G5392 Advanced Modern Dance Company Class. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of adviser. Continued enrollment based on performance; maximum credit 10 hours. A rehearsal situation which provides the special training required in performance. It is conducted in a practicum-laboratory situation aimed at the graduate student. Laboratory (F, Sp)
G5613 Graduate Choreography. Prerequisite: 3632 or 4612 or permission. Practical application of principles of choreography in original production projects. (F, Sp)
G5812 Advanced Teaching of Dance. Prerequisite: 4812 or 4832. Theory and practical application of dance pedagogy on different levels of proficiency. (Irreg.)
G5900 Professional Semester. 3 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Complete assignment(s) in a professional environment either performing, choreographing, teaching or in administrative work.
G5913 Graduate Project in Dance. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Study and practice in assuming full responsibility of a project in the area of dance. (F, Sp, Su)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: April 6, 2008