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99380

DAN 260 Dance History: An Archeology

of Dance: Ten Masterworks of Modernity

Victoria Anderson

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12:00 - 2:20 pm

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This course considers the work of dance history as an archeological project; digging deep into ten diverse masterworks through which the history of western theatrical dance will emerge in all its aesthetic, cultural, and philosophical complexity. Ranging from Nijinsky’s Rite of Spring to the Swing Dance phenomenon of the Harlem Renaissance; from Wigman’s Witch Dance to Balanchine’s Agon, the class will reckon with the historic resonances of each work through weekly reading assignments, video observation, and in class discussions and writing prompts. These activities will not only deepen our interpretation of the work at hand but also serve to facilitate the development of individual research papers and in class student presentations.

Dance Technique Courses:

Intensive technique studies are essential to a serious dance student’s training. Intending and current dance majors must register for two credits of dance technique each semester of their four years at Bard.

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Introductory Dance Courses:

(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.

99374

DAN 103 Introduction to Dance

Leah Cox / BTJ AZ*

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1:30 -2:50 pm

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Classes will be based on the style and movement sensibility developed by Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong. The foundations of dance—correct alignment, technical acuity, and muscular training—will be covered from the standpoint of the company’s physical aesthetic. This course will also develop the dancer as a thinking, feeling mover who makes choices with genuine consequences.

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DAN 103 PF Introduction to Dance

Peggy Florin

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12:00 -1:20 pm

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With attention to rhythm, momentum and balance, this class will develop a rigorous, expansive movement practice. From a slow warm-up focused on anatomical structure and muscular and alignment principles, students will move into the learning of movement patterns, in center and across the floor. Guided improvisational exercises will regularly be used to deepen movement experience and to expand personal movement choices.

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DAN 104 MS Advanced Beginner Ballet

Maria Simpson

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12:00 -1:20 pm

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This class is for students with some experience in ballet technique. Fundamental issues of anatomical alignment will be emphasized through the development of basic vocabulary.

Intermediate and Advanced Dance Technique:

One credit each. Intensive technique studies are essential to a serious dance student’s training. Intending and current dance majors must register for two credits of dance technique each semester. Also open to non-majors with experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor.

*Bill T Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company Courses

Courses will primarily be taught by Leah Cox, a member of BTJ/AZ for ten years, with other company members visiting throughout the semester.

99025

DAN 214 Intermediate / Advanced

Modern Dance

Leah Cox / BTJ AZ*

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10:30 - 11:50 am

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99029

DAN 211 MS Intermediate Ballet

Maria Simpson

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10:30 - 11:50 am

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99552

DAN 211 LL Intermediate Modern Dance

Lenore Latimer

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1:30 -2:50 pm

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99023

DAN 311 MS Advanced Dance: Ballet

Maria Simpson

M . W . .

9:00 - 10:20 am

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99024

DAN 311 PF Advanced Modern Dance

Peggy Florin

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9:00 - 10:20 am

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FLAMENCO: (Cross-listed: LAIS)

Technique classes in flamenco, a dance and music that has been influenced by many different cultures including Indian, Arabic, Cuban, Argentinean African, and Judaic. Each class meets twice a week.

99203

DAN 243 AP Flamenco: Beginner

Aileen Passloff

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3:00 -4:20 pm

9:00 - 10:20 am

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DAN 344 AP Flamenco: Intermediate

Aileen Passloff

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4:30 -5:50 pm

12:00 -1:20 pm

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Dance Composition

Three credits. Dance Composition aims to introduce principles and theories about choreography in a studio setting. Three levels of Dance Composition are required of all dance majors, and all students enrolled in Dance Composition must attend Dance Workshop. Dance Composition is open to non-majors with permission of the instructor.

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DAN 117 PF Dance Composition I

Peggy Florin

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10:30 - 11:50 am

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99548

DAN 217 LL Dance Composition II

Lenore Latimer

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3:00 - 4:20 pm

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99507

DAN 310 Choreographic Methods /

Critical Analysis

Leah Cox / BTJ AZ*

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3:00 – 4:20 pm

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(2 credits) This course includes an in-depth look at the themes, choreographic techniques, and artistic processes used by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. Selected works and their generation will be studied and evaluated as a springboard for class-based exercises and projects. Coursework will focus on developing both capable choreographers and dancers as adept participants in a collaborative process. Restricted to moderated dance majors or by permission of Maria Simpson.

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DAN WKSHP Dance Workshop

Aileen Passloff / Peggy Florin / Maria Simpson

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6:15 -8:00 pm

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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 Simpson.