Colorado State University Dance and Related Courses 

 

D487 Dance Internship

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

Supervised work experience in professional dance companies, schools, performing arts centers, and related affiliations approved by instructor. 

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D471 Dance Capstone Concert

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Culminating capstone experience for senior dance majors combining all elements of dance concert production: choreography, rehearsal, performance, publicity/marketing, audience development, management, technical production and design. Supporting paper, production portfolio, and video documentation required.

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D424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

heory and practice of ballet technique teaching methods {to support syllabus/assignment development, lesson planning and exercise construction, demonstration, assessment, feedback, and collaboration with live musician. Imbedded practicum includes mentored instruction for D120B Dance Techniques I: Ballet.} 

                    

D421B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet

Matthew Harvey, Instructor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies.

 

D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Susie Garifi, Instructor

Exploring fundamentals of advanced concepts and ideas related to modern/contemporary dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, technical articulation, and artistic expression. 

 

D224 Music for Dance   

David McArthur, Director of Music, Dance Division

An exploration of World and Western Classical Music as it relates to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Emphasis is placed on aural analysis of soundscapes, proper use of terminology, and practical application. Introduction to fundamental elements of music, including rhythm, tonality, and compositional structure.

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D434 Modern Dance Technique Pedagogy 

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Theory and practice of modern dance technique teaching methods 

 

D320B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet  

Joy Prendergast, Adjunct Professor

This course will approach ballet technique as a tool for artistic expression, while focusing on mental aptitude, decision making within phrasing and musicality, and the ability to articulate both physically and verbally. Classes will be centered around the ongoing examination of dynamic alignment, efficiency of movement, and the development of one’s own unique artistic voice.

 

D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Judy Bejarano and Grace Gallagher, Instructors

Expanding fundamentals of advanced level modern dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, articulation, and expression. 

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D427 Dance History I

Alicia Laumann, Instructor

History of classical ballet to modern times for its origins in folk dance of Middle Ages and social dance of Renaissance.

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D392 Dance Seminar

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Knowledge and skills to prepare for post-graduate applications, interviews, auditions, and professional orientation for careers in dance. 

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D340 Dance Repertory Outreach

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance, to be performed at local elementary, middle, high schools, and/or other community venues.

 

D321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies. 

 

D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

This course explores advanced concepts of modern/contemporary dance technique, expression, and performance with attention to groundedness, articulation, movement initiation, and breath articulation Students will examine the stylistic nuances and intersections of multiple modern dance methodologies from the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

D486 Practicum

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance 

Practicum topics in dance. Student Directors collaborate with the Faculty Director to coordinate rehearsal schedules, auditions, production meetings, communicate with choreographers and cast members, create and collect contact sheets, program information, etc.

 

D330 Dance Repertory Ensemble

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.

 

D320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies. 

 

D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

This class begins to explore more advanced concepts in modern/contemporary dance technique, individual expression and performance. In addition to learning various styles of the 20th – 21st century modern techniques, students will explore the contemporary developments of the instructor.

 

D286 Performance Practicum

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

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D428 Dance History II 

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

History and examination of modern and contemporary dance from United States foundation and diverse global influences. 

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D340 Dance Repertory Outreach

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance repertoire, to be performed at local elementary, middle,  high schools, and/or other community venues. 

                                                                                

D324 Teaching Creative Movement  

Lisa Morgan,Instructor

Theoretical and practical experience in teaching creative movement.

 

D286 Performance Practicum

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

 

D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Ballet technique at the high intermediate level with a focus on building strength, enhancing bodily and spatial awareness, refining mechanics, and working as an ensemble 

 

D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern

Susie Garifi, Instructor

Instructed to further grow from Horton technique alongside other challenging modern techniques; students additionally required to reflect upon weekly videos with personal responses. 

 

TH264 Lighting Design I 

Price Johnston, Director of Theatre, Associate Professor of Theatre

Essential principles and theory for stage lighting including design process, control, equipment, and lighting aesthetics. 

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D326 Dance Choreography II 

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Advanced choreographic elements: group work, music influence, and nontraditional performance venues. 

 

D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Instructed to follow a modernized study of various strict ballet techniques 

 

D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

Instructed various modern techniques 

 

D330 Contemporary Repertory Ensemble 

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.

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D226 Dance Choreography I 

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance 

Elements of dance composition including space, levels, rhythm, dynamics, qualities of movement, form, style.

 

D286 Performance Practicum  

Amber Mazurana, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

 

D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet

Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova 

 

D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Instructed the beginning stages of Horton Technique alongside other modern choreographic findings 

 

D286 Production Practicum  

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Experiential production learning including management of properties, light, soundboard, video/projection, curtain/rail, and wardrobe operations.

 

D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet

Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova.

 

D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Instructed in modern movement and choreography 

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D126 Dance Improvisation                                        

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Organic movement and inventive dance movement though improvisational skills, body physicality, space/direction/level imagery and partnering.