UNCG 2008-09 UGB: Dance

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

505 Contemporary Dance: Aesthetic and Cultural Practice (3:3)

Pr. DCE 205 and 305; graduate students must have satisfied the dance history requirement for admission to a graduate dance program

Study of cultural issues and aesthetic priorities of dance in the late postmodern world, especially contemporary dance. Provides opportunities to present ideas about and debate issues concerning contemporary dance. All sections are taught as Speaking Intensive (SI). (Spring)

546 Perspectives on Dance Education (3:3)

Theoretical foundations in dance education and their implications for curriculum and teaching. (Fall) (Formerly DCE 446)

555 Technology in the Creation and Preservation of Dance Works (3:3)

Pr. DCE 355, or admission to graduate study in dance, or permission of the instructor

A study of software applications useful in the creation and/or preservation of dance works. Areas of study include soundscore creation, video editing, and graphics manipulation. (Fall)

557 Dance Pedagogy for Ages 5–18 (3:2:2)

For Dance and Dance Education majors only.

Consideration of methodological issues related to teaching dance in public school and community settings. (Spring) (Formerly DCE 457)

560 The Dancer’s Body (3:3)

Pr. two semesters of dance technique, and DCE 340 or equivalent, or permission of instructor

An introduction to the study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include somatic theory and practice, and body issues related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. (Every third summer)

589 Experimental Course: Dance on Film/Video (3:3)

Overview of working with dance and video, including composing for the camera, shooting dancers in action, and editing to document and record dance works. (Offered spring '08)

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin
for additional graduate-level courses.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Dance Courses 100-499 Courses 500-599 Honors Major-B.A. Major-B.F.A. Minor Second Major		Dance Courses (DCE) Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students 505 Contemporary Dance: Aesthetic and Cultural Practice (3:3) Pr. DCE 205 and 305; graduate students must have satisfied the dance history requirement for admission to a graduate dance program Study of cultural issues and aesthetic priorities of dance in the late postmodern world, especially contemporary dance. Provides opportunities to present ideas about and debate issues concerning contemporary dance. All sections are taught as Speaking Intensive (SI). (Spring) 546 Perspectives on Dance Education (3:3) Theoretical foundations in dance education and their implications for curriculum and teaching. (Fall) (Formerly DCE 446) 555 Technology in the Creation and Preservation of Dance Works (3:3) Pr. DCE 355, or admission to graduate study in dance, or permission of the instructor A study of software applications useful in the creation and/or preservation of dance works. Areas of study include soundscore creation, video editing, and graphics manipulation. (Fall) 557 Dance Pedagogy for Ages 5–18 (3:2:2) For Dance and Dance Education majors only. Consideration of methodological issues related to teaching dance in public school and community settings. (Spring) (Formerly DCE 457) 560 The Dancer’s Body (3:3) Pr. two semesters of dance technique, and DCE 340 or equivalent, or permission of instructor An introduction to the study of body theories and practices in dance. Topics include somatic theory and practice, and body issues related to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. (Every third summer) 589 Experimental Course: Dance on Film/Video (3:3) Overview of working with dance and video, including composing for the camera, shooting dancers in action, and editing to document and record dance works. (Offered spring '08) Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.