DANCE

DANCE HISTORY

CRN 10301

Distribution

A/C
Course No. DAN 260
Title Dance History
Professor Elizabeth Kendall
Schedule Fri 10:30 am 12:50 pm OLIN 201
This course will explore some key historical moments in the history of modern Western theatrical dance, starting with French Romantic Ballet of the early 19th century, proceeding through ballet and modern dance history in Europe, Russia, and the US, to the present time. The course has a three-fold aim: 1) to help students piece together a chronological "narration" of the development of dance as a modern theater art; 2) to help students learn to decipher and discuss choreographic "texts" (as encountered in video tapes and live performances); 3) to introduce the craft of writing about dance, through reading dance critics and historians, and through writing their own papers. Materials for the course will be the books on the reading list, articles handed out by the teacher, dance videos and live dance performances at Bard and, if an expedition can be arranged, in New York City. Students will be required to write some short papers --critical reviews of video and live performances - and one longer research paper.

Performance Classes

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 for modern dancers. Unless otherwise noted all dance classes are modern dance technique and carry F distribution credit. Priority is given to students who register for 4 credits; intending dance majors MUST register for 4 credits.

DAN 104 Introduction to Dance
CRN Section Professor Schedule

10255

DAN 104 GR

Reigenborn

Mon 10:00 - 11:20

10252 DAN 104 LB Boyce Mon 1:30 - 2:50
10253 DAN 104 JC Churchill Tu 1:30 - 2:50
10257 DAN 104 PF1

BEG

Florin

(ballet)

Wed 1:30 - 2:50
10322 DAN 104 PF2 BEG/INT Florin (beg/inter ballet) Wed 3:30 - 4:50
10254 DAN 104 LL Latimer Th 1:30 - 2:50
One credit each. Classes in modern dance and ballet intended for the beginner; no previous dance experience necessary. Open to all students. Students new to the college with previous dance experience should speak with the dance professors before registration.

DAN 212 Intermediate Dance

Intending and current dance majors must register for four credits of dance technique each semester of their four years at Bard. The 4 credits are indivisible: all four sections must be passed in order to receive credit for the courses.

CRN Section Professor Schedule

10260 DAN 212 LB Boyce Mon 3:30 - 4:50
10259 DAN 212 GR Reigenborn Tu 10:00 - 11:20
10261 DAN 212 PF INT/ADV Florin (inter/adv ballet) Wed 11:30 - 12:50
10258 DAN 212 JC Churchill Th 10:00 - 11:20
10323 DAN 212 LL Latimer Fri 8:30 - 9:50
10262 DAN 212 SO Osberg Fri 3:00 - 4:20

 

DAN 312 Advanced Dance

Intending and current dance majors must register for four credits of dance technique each semester of their four years at Bard. The 4 credits are indivisible: all four sections must be passed in order to receive credit for the courses.

CRN Section Professor Schedule

10269 DAN 312 LB Boyce Mon 11:30 - 12:50
10266 DAN 312 GR Reigenborn Tu 3:00 - 4:20
10271 DAN 312 JC Churchill Wed 10:00 - 11:20
10273 DAN 312 LL Latimer Th 3:00 - 4:20
10324 DAN 312 SO Osberg Fr 1:20 - 2:50
One credit each. Open to non-majors with experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor.

DAN 218 & 318 Dance Composition
CRN Section Professor Schedule

10281 DAN 218 GR Reigenborn Tu 11:30 - 12:50
10278 DAN 218 JC Churchill Th 11:30 - 12:50
10279 DAN 318 Passloff Tu 4:30 - 5:50
Dance Workshop IN PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
10277 DAN

WKSHP

Passloff /

Churchill /

Reigenborn

Tu 6:30 - 8:30
Dance Composition and Dance Workshop in Performance and Production are required of all dance majors; before Moderation students enroll in both sections of 218 and Dance Workshop for four credits; Juniors and Seniors enroll in 318 and Dance Workshop. Open to non-majors with proven experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor. All students of Dance Composition must attend Dance Workshop in Performance and Production. 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 Workshop in Performance and Production creates and sustains our community of performers and collaborators, on stage and behind the scenes. Members of the community are welcome to join the workshop, and may receive one credit by registering in a tutorial with Jean Churchill.

CRN 10354

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 240
Title Body Balancing Technique
Professor Debra Noble
Schedule Wed 11:30 am - 12:50 pm

Fri 9:00 am - 10:20 am

This course will introduce students to a method that will restore muscular balance and efficiency in movement. Body Balancing Technique is taught on mats and also on specialized equipment created to give variable resistance and support for muscular action. The technique emphasizing body alignment and breath work enables the dancer to direct the movement out from the physical center. During the course of studies, the student will work towards precisely executed, smooth, rhythmic movements. The technique improves alignment, balance, control and opens the body to its full range of motion and ease. Practiced regularly the technique aids in preventing muscle and soft tissue injury.

CRN 10276

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 314
Title Studio in Dance Improvisation
Professor Susan Osberg
Schedule Fr 4:30 pm - 5:50 pm AVA
One credit. This studio seeks to provide a basis for composition work by the improvisatory approach. Open to intermediate and advanced dancers or by permission of the instructor. Speak with Susan Osberg before registration.

CRN 10250

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 316
Title Dance Repertory
Professor Lenore Latimer
Schedule Th 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
By invitation of instructor. Speak with Professor Latimer before registration.

Flamenco

CRN 10263

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 244
Title Flamenco
Professor Aileen Passloff
Schedule Mon 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

 

CRN 10264

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 344 A
Title Flamenco
Professor Aileen Passloff
Schedule Mon 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

 

CRN 10420

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 344 B
Title Flamenco
Professor Aileen Passloff
Schedule Tu 11:30 am - 12:50 pm
CRN 10265

Distribution

F
Course No. DAN 444
Title Flamenco
Professor Aileen Passloff
Schedule Tu 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm