DANCE

CRN

 13448

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 260

Title

Dance Constructs the Body / l9th & 20th Century Dance History

Professor

 Elizabeth Kendall

Schedule

 Mon 1:00 pm - 3:20 pm OLIN 304
This course will explore some of the ways the human body has been "constructed" or idealized, in the course of certain periods in history when dance and choreography played key roles in defining the spirit of the time. Starting with French Romantic Ballet of the early l9th century, we will proceed through ballet and modern dance history in Europe, Russia and the U.S, examining along the way how the dancing body, both male and female, was configured and reconfigured by dance artists, both performers and choreographers. 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 them learn to deconstruct choreographic "texts" (as encountered in video tapes and live performances) so as to uncover the various ideologies behind these texts; 3) to introduce students to 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 elsewhere if appropriate.

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.

DAN 104- 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. Each section earns the student one credit; students must be registered for two, or three, or four sections. New students with previous dance experience should speak with the dance professors before registration. Unless otherwise stated, these are modern dance classes, and are held in room 105 of the Avery Arts Center.

CRN

 13435

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 LB1

Title

Introduction to Dance

Professor

 Leslie Boyce

Schedule

 Mon 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13436

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 LB2

Title

Introduction to Dance

Professor

 Leslie Boyce

Schedule

 Tu 8:30 am -9:50 am AVA

CRN

 13437

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 JC

Title

Introduction to Ballet

Professor

 Jean Churchill

Schedule

 Tu 1:30 pm -2:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13438

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 GR

Title

Introduction to Dance

Professor

 Garry Reigenborn

Schedule

 Wed 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13439

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 LL

Title

Introduction to Dance

Professor

 Lenore Latimer

Schedule

 Th 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13440

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 104 SO

Title

Introduction to Dance

Professor

 Susan Osberg

Schedule

 Fr 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm AVA

DAN 212 - Intermediate Dance Technique and

DAN 312 - Advanced Dance Technique

One credit each. Intensive technique studies are essential to a serious dance student's training. Intending and current dance majors (with the exception of first-year students in the fall) must register for four credits of dance technique. The 4 credits are indivisible: all four one-credit sections must be passed in order to receive credit for the course. Open to non-majors with experience, inclination, and permission of the instructor. Non-majors may register for 2, 3 or 4 sections, which earn 2, 3 or 4 credits.

CRN

 13441

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 LB

Title

Intermediate Dance

Professor

 Leslie Boyce

Schedule

 Mon 11:30 am - 12:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13442

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 GR

Title

Intermediate Dance

Professor

 Garry Reigenborn

Schedule

 Tu 11:30 am - 12:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13443

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 PF

Title

Intermediate Ballet

Professor

 Peggy Florin

Schedule

 Wed 8:30 am - 9:50 am AVA

CRN

 13444

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 JC

Title

Intermediate Dance

Professor

 Jean Churchill

Schedule

 Th 11:30 am - 12:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13445

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 LL

Title

Intermediate Dance

Professor

 Lenore Latimer

Schedule

 Fr 8:30 am - 9:50 am AVA

CRN

 13446

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 212 SO

Title

Intermediate and Advanced Dance

Professor

 Susan Osberg

Schedule

 Fr 11:30 am - 12:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13449

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 312 JC

Title

Advanced Dance

Professor

 Jean Churchill

Schedule

 Mon 10:00 am - 11:20 am AVA

CRN

 13447

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 312 LB

Title

Advanced Dance

Professor

 Leslie Boyce

Schedule

 Mon 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13450

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 312 GR

Title

Advanced Dance

Professor

 Garry Reigenborn

Schedule

 Tu 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm AVA

CRN

 13661

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 312 PF

Title

Advanced Ballet

Professor

 Peggy Florin

Schedule

 Wed 10:00 am - 11:20 am AVA

CRN

 13451

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 312 LL

Title

Advanced Dance

Professor

 Lenore Latimer

Schedule

 Th 3:00 pm -4:20 pm AVA

DAN 218 & DAN 318 - Dance Composition

DAN WKSH. - Dance Workshop

Dance Composition and Dance Workshop in Performance and Production are required of all dance majors; before Moderation students enroll in both sections of 217 and Dance Workshop for four credits; Juniors and Seniors enroll in 317 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

 13453

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 218 JC

Title

Dance Composition

Professor

 Jean Churchill

Schedule

 Mon 5:00 pm -6:20 pm AVA

CRN

 13455

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 218 GR

Title

Dance Composition

Professor

 Garry Reigenborn

Schedule

 Wed 3:00 pm -4:20 pm AVA

CRN

 13454

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 318 PF

Title

Dance Composition

Professor

 Peggy Florin

Schedule

 Tu 4:30 pm -5:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13456

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN WKSHP

Title

Dance Workshop

Professor

 Jean Churchill / Garry Reigenborn / Peggy Florin

Schedule

 Tu 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm AVA

CRN

 13457

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 240

Title

Body Balancing Technique

Professor

 Leah Feldman

Schedule

 Th 1:00 pm -3:00 pm Rehearsal East
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, and 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. Limited to eight students. Dance majors and students who have taken Anatomy are given priority.

CRN

 13452

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 313

Title

Studio in Dance Improvisation

Professor

 Susan Osberg

Schedule

 Fr 3:00 pm - 4:20 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.

REPERTORY

CRN

 13459

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 316 JC

Title

Dance Repertory

(Contact Prof. Churchill in December if you are interested.)

Professor

 Jean Churchill

Schedule

 Tu Th 10:00 am - 11:20 am AVA

CRN

 13458

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 316 PF

Title

Dance Repertory

By invitation of the instructor

Professor

 Peggy Florin

Schedule

 Wed 11:30 am - 12:50 pm AVA

CRN

 13460

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 316 LL

Title

Dance Repertory

By invitation of the instructor

Professor

 Lenore Latimer

Schedule

 Th 4:30 pm -6:15 pm AVA

FLAMENCO

CRN

 13461

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 244 KGR

Title

Flamenco: Beginner

Professor

 Kati Garcia-Renart

Schedule

 TBA

CRN

 13462

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 284 KGR

Title

Flamenco: Advanced Beginner

Professor

 Kati Garcia-Renart

Schedule

 TBA

CRN

 13464

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 344 M

Title

Flamenco: Men & Advanced

Professor

 Kati Garcia-Renart

Schedule

 TBA

CRN

 13463

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 344

Title

Flamenco: Intermediate

Professor

 TBA

Schedule

 TBA

CRN

 13465

Distribution

 F

Course No.

 DAN 444

Title

Flamenco: Advanced

Professor

 TBA

Schedule

 TBA