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 260 Dance History
Professor	Leslie Satin
CRN	18299
Schedule	Mon 12:00 -2:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Analysis of Art

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 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.

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. 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 2 credits, in a given semester.

Course	DAN 104 SO Introduction to Dance
Professor	Susan Osberg
CRN	18292
Schedule	Mon 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 104 LB Introduction to Dance
Professor	Leslie Boyce
CRN	18311
Schedule	Wed 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 104 PF Introduction to Dance: Ballet
Professor	Peggy Florin
CRN	18314
Schedule	Wed 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 104 JC Introduction to Dance
Professor	Jean Churchill
CRN	18317
Schedule	Th 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 104 LL Introduction to Dance
Professor	Lenore Latimer
CRN	18324
Schedule	Fri 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 104 JC2 Introduction to Dance
Professor	Jean Churchill
CRN	18327
Schedule	Fri 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

DAN 212 and 312 Intermediate and Advanced Dance technique

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 212 MS Intermediate Dance Ballet
Professor	Maria Simpson
CRN	18294
Schedule	Mon 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 212 SO Intermediate Dance
Professor	Susan Osberg
CRN	18293
Schedule	Mon 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 212 LB Intermediate Dance
Professor	Leslie Boyce
CRN	18310
Schedule	Wed 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 212 JC Intermediate Dance
Professor	Jean Churchill
CRN	18316
Schedule	Th 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 212 LL Intermediate Dance
Professor	Lenore Latimer
CRN	18323
Schedule	Fri 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 312 JC Advanced Dance
Professor	Jean Churchill
CRN	18301
Schedule	Tue 12:00 -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 312 LB Advanced Dance
Professor	Leslie Boyce
CRN	18303
Schedule	Tue 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 312 PF Advanced Dance
Professor	Peggy Florin
CRN	18313
Schedule	Wed 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 312 LL Advanced Dance
Professor	Lenore Latimer
CRN	18320
Schedule	Th 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 312 MS Advanced Dance: Ballet
Professor	Maria Simpson
CRN	18326
Schedule	Fri 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Dance Composition / Dance Workshop in Performance and Production

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 218 to earn four credits; Juniors register for 318 to earn two credits.

Course	DAN 218 JC Dance Composition
Professor	Jean Churchill
CRN	18312
Schedule	Wed 12:00 -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 218 MS Dance Composition
Professor	Maria Simpson
CRN	18325
Schedule	Fri 12:00 -1:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 318 AP Dance Composition
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18306
Schedule	Tue 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN WKSHP Dance Workshop
Professor	Aileen Passloff / Jean Churchill / Maria Simpson
CRN	18307
Schedule	Tue 6:15 -7:45 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 314 SO Studio in Dance Improvisation
Professor	Susan Osberg
CRN	18437
Schedule	Mon 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

 Imagery is the language of the body. This class explores movement derived from anatomical, conceptual, and poetic imagery. The inner and outer perceptions we experience in dance will be fine tuned to express, creatively and honestly, what is evoked by the imagination. The student will form a spontaneous relationship to structure by developing a sensory readiness to dance in the moment. We will work alone and work with partners and groups to develop new vocabularies of movement and to build scores for improvisations that can be repeated, but will never be the same. This is class is a prerequisite for Susan Osberg's 300 level technique classes, but open to all intermediate and advanced level dancers who want to engage in a process of innovation.

DANCE REPERTORY

Interested students should speak with the professor before registration. Some professors hold auditions.

Course	DAN 316 MS Dance Repertory
Professor	Maria Simpson
CRN	18295
Schedule	Mon Tues 10:30 - 11:50 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 AP Modern Dance Repertory
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18298
Schedule	Mon 12:00 -1:30 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 Spanish Dance Repertory
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18467
Schedule	Mon 6:10 -9:00 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 AP2 Dance Repertory
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18296
Schedule	Tue 9:00 - 10:20 am Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 LB Dance Repertory
Professor	Leslie Boyce
CRN	18302
Schedule	Tue 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 PF Dance Repertory
Professor	Peggy Florin
CRN	18315
Schedule	Wed 4:30 – 6:15 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 LL Dance Repertory
Professor	Lenore Latimer
CRN	18321
Schedule	Th 4:30 -6:15 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 240 Pilates / Body Balancing
Professor	Leah Katz
CRN	18322
Schedule	Th 12:00 -1:30 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

FLAMENCO

Course	DAN 284 AP Flamenco: Advanced Beginner
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18465
Schedule	Mon 3:00 -4:20 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 344 AP2 Flamenco: Intermediate/Men
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18466
Schedule	Mon 4:30 -5:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 344 AP Flamenco: Intermediate
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18308
Schedule	Tue 11:30 - 12:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 444 AP Flamenco: Advanced
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18309
Schedule	Tue 1:30 -2:50 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts

Course	DAN 316 Spanish Dance Repertory
Professor	Aileen Passloff
CRN	18467
Schedule	Mon 6:10 -9:00 pm Fisher P. Arts
Distribution	Practicing Arts