The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of dance as an art form and as a life experience, encouraging growth and success within their undergraduate career. This course is designed to familiarize students with the many facets of dance, including dance history, music appreciation, improvisation and choreography. Required for all dance concentrators and dance minors. Offered every semester.

An introduction to ballet for the beginning student or those at the elementary level. Covers ballet technique, style, vocabulary and background information.

Introduction and practice of movements from various African (usually West African) countries.

An introduction to modern dance, including basic concepts of time, space, and dynamics, and the development of basic movement skills and improvisations.

For students who have dance skills beyond the elementary level of accomplishment in ballet, modern or jazz and who wish to continue their development through participation with the Spelman Dance Theatre. Concentration will be on performance techniques, clean execution, and the high disciplinary standards expected of professional performers. This course may be taken with credit for three years. Admission to course by audition.

Continued training in ballet technical skills.

Continued training in modern technique skills.

Chronological study of the function and structure of dance, principal events, developments and personalities from late Renaissance to the present. Emphasis on the dance created and performed by African American artists. Offered every other fall.

Introductory practice of jazz dance technique.

Study of jazz dance at the intermediate or advanced level. Work in choreography.