Intensive technique
studies are essential to a serious dance student’s training. Intending and
current dance majors must register for four credits of dance technique each
semester of their four years at Bard. Students are welcome to watch classes
currently being offered to learn about the different modern dance styles/methods
of teaching and the ballet training offered.
Course |
DAN 220 World Music and Dance |
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Professor |
Bill Vanaver |
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CRN |
97284 |
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Schedule |
Mon 10:30 -1:00 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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2
credits In
the past few years, due in part to the dissemination and popularity of the
likes of Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Riverdance, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Paco De
Lucia, and Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, it has become evident in the public
eye that the tremendous wealth and variety of world music and dance forms is
truly staggering. Now, more than ever, a familiarity with the structures and
styles of ethnic music and dance is essential for a well rounded attitude
towards, and understanding of, performance forms in general. Since exposure as
passive spectator can offer only partial impressions of these subtle styles,
students will be given opportunities to participate physically in various world
music and dance forms through movement, vocalization, drumming, and creative
work. Music and dance of the Balkans, Central Asians, Native Americans, Irish,
North Africans, Andeans and others will be highlighted in the course.
Functional modalities, (i.e. religious celebrations, entertainment, status,
courtship, work songs, chanteys, lullabies, etc.) will be investigated. Guest
performers of various ethnic styles will participate. Students will be
encouraged to use their own skills and bring in musical instruments, and will
be expected to do independent projects in folklore, as well as creative work in
collaboration with others.
Course |
DAN 270 Physics for Dancers |
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Professor |
Maria Simpson / Burt Brody |
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CRN |
97307 |
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Schedule |
Th 9:00 - 11:30 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Analysis of Arts |
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Physics of Dance is geared toward dancers
interested in deepening their understanding of the art form through an
investigation into the governing laws of physics. All class meetings will be held in the dance studio so we can
move back and forth between theory and application. The required text is “Physics and the Art of Dance” by Kenneth
Laws. Grading will be based on class
participation, quizzes, outside research projects with in-class presentations,
and midterm and final exams.
Prerequisites: successful Q-test and intermediate level dance
experience.
DAN 103 Introduction to Dance
One
credit each. Classes in modern dance and ballet intended for
the beginner; no previous dance experience necessary. Open to all
students. New students with previous dance experience should speak with the
dance professors before registration. Although each class earns one credit,
students must enroll in at least two, and thereby earn at least 2 credits in a given semester.
Course |
DAN 103 MS Introduction to Dance: Ballet |
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Professor |
Maria Simpson |
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CRN |
97297 |
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Schedule |
Tu 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 103 PF Introduction to Dance |
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Professor |
Peggy Florin |
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CRN |
97303 |
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Schedule |
Wed 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 103 LB Introduction to Dance |
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Professor |
Leslie Boyce |
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CRN |
97286 |
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Schedule |
Wed 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 103 JS Introduction to Dance |
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Professor |
John Selya |
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CRN |
97312 |
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Schedule |
Fr 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 103 SO Introduction to Dance |
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Professor |
Susan Osberg |
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CRN |
97315 |
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Schedule |
Fr 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 209 LB Advanced Beginner |
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Professor |
Leslie Boyce |
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CRN |
97294 |
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Schedule |
Tu 10:30 – 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Analysis of Arts |
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One
credit each. Intensive technique studies are essential to a
serious dance student’s training. Except semester I when only two credits of
technique are required, intending and
current dance majors must register for four credits of dance technique each
semester. Open to non-majors with
experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor. Although each
class earns one credit, non-majors must enroll for at least two classes in a
given semester.
Course |
DAN 211 MS Intermediate Dance: Ballet |
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Professor |
Maria Simpson |
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CRN |
97283 |
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Schedule |
Mon 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 211 LB Intermediate Dance |
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Professor |
Leslie Boyce |
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CRN |
97293 |
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Schedule |
Tu 12:00 – 1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 211 LL Intermediate Dance |
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Professor |
Lenore Latimer |
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CRN |
97302 |
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Schedule |
Wed 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 211 JS Intermediate Dance |
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Professor |
John Selya |
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CRN |
97310 |
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Schedule |
Th 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 211 JC Intermediate Dance |
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Professor |
Jean Churchill |
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CRN |
97311 |
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Schedule |
Fr 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 MS Advanced Dance: Ballet |
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Professor |
Maria Simpson |
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CRN |
97285 |
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Schedule |
Mon 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 LL Advanced Dance |
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Professor |
Lenore Latimer |
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CRN |
97296 |
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Schedule |
Tu 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 PF Advanced Dance |
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Professor |
Peggy Florin |
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CRN |
97305 |
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Schedule |
Wed 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 LB Advanced Dance |
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Professor |
Leslie Boyce |
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CRN |
97287 |
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Schedule |
Wed 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 JS Advanced Dance |
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Professor |
John Selya |
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CRN |
97309 |
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Schedule |
Th 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 311 SO Advanced Dance |
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Professor |
Susan Osberg |
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CRN |
97314 |
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Schedule |
Fr 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Two credits. The Dance Program aims to
prepare students, in as versatile a way as possible, to understand and practice
the art of dance and performance. To this end, the Program presents four
productions that are open to the Bard community and the public. Moderation and
Senior Project work is prepared for and performed in these four productions.
Dance Composition aims to introduce principles and theories about choreography
in a studio setting. Dance Workshop in
Performance and Production creates and sustains our community of performers and
collaborators, on stage and behind the scenes.
All members of the
community are welcome to visit or participate in Dance Workshop, and may earn
one credit by registering in a tutorial with Professor Churchill. Dance
Composition is open to non-majors and second semester First-Year students with
permission of the instructor. Dance Composition/Dance Workshop in
Performance and Production are required of all dance majors, and all students
enrolled in Dance Composition must attend Dance Workshop. Sophomore intending dance majors register
for both sections of 217 to earn four credits; Juniors register for 317 to earn
two credits.
Course |
DAN 217 Dance Composition |
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Professor |
Peggy Florin |
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CRN |
97304 |
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Schedule |
Wed 12 noon -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 217 JC Dance Composition |
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Professor |
Jean Churchill |
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CRN |
97313 |
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Schedule |
Fr 12 noon -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 317 LL Dance Composition |
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Professor |
Lenore Latimer |
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CRN |
97298 |
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Schedule |
Tu 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN WKSHP Dance Workshop |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff / Lenore Latimer / Jean Churchill
/ Maria Simpson / Peggy Florin |
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CRN |
97299 |
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Schedule |
Tu 6:15 -8:00 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 314 SO Studio in Dance Improvisation |
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Professor |
Susan Osberg |
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CRN |
97316 |
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Schedule |
Fr 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Interested students should speak with the professor
before registration. Some professors hold auditions.
Course |
DAN 315 AP Modern Dance Repertory |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97520 |
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Schedule |
Mon 1:00 -2:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 315 AP2 Spanish Dance Repertory |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97521 |
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Schedule |
Mon 6:10 -9:00 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 315 JC Dance Repertory |
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Professor |
Jean Churchill |
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CRN |
97522 |
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Schedule |
Tu 9:00 – 10:20 am Fisher P.
Arts Fri 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P.
Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 315 JS Dance Repertory |
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Professor |
John Selya |
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CRN |
97523 |
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Schedule |
Th 12 noon -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts Th 6:15 – 7:45 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 243 Flamenco: Beginner |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97288 |
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Schedule |
Mon 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 284 Flamenco: Advanced Beginner |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97289 |
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Schedule |
Mon 4:40 -6:00 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 344 M Flamenco: Intermediate and Men |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97300 |
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Schedule |
Tu 8:30 - 10:00 am Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Course |
DAN 444 AP Flamenco: Advanced |
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Professor |
Aileen Passloff |
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CRN |
97301 |
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Schedule |
Tu 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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