This is both a movement-based and a lecture-based course that introduces students to the art form of dance through active exploration of its many components including ritual, movement, movement composition and performance. Movement-based prompts and games, combined with classroom discussions, will facilitate the exploration of the current state of dance as both a form of creative expression and a social, religious, and cultural practice. Throughout classroom sessions we will be exploring elements of a wide variety of dance styles including social dance, folk dance, ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary technique and improvisation as a preparation for movement projects that are produced, choreographed and presented by students in the course.

Based on the pioneering work of Joseph Pilates, this class consists of a series of stretching and strengthening exercises designed to develop muscle tone, flexibility, and posture. The class will also include some cardio work. Repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of a beginning classical ballet technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance and muscular control neccessary for the execution of basic ballet barre and center exercises. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of intermediate ballet technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance and muscular control necessary for the execution of basic ballet barre and center exercises. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course teaches beginning-level American Social Dance including Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Cha Cha. Emphasis is placed on correct rhythm, poise, footwork, dance position, leading and following, technique and etiquette.

This course is intended for students with Bronze level American Social Dance experience or equivalent. Students will learn intermediate (Silver) level patterns of American Social Dance including Foxtrot, Waltz, Triple Swing, Viennese Waltz, West Coast Swing, and/or Cha Cha. Repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of a beginning-level modern technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, release, breath, weight and muscular control necessary for the execution of beginning-level center and across-the floor progressions. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course focuses on the restorative aspects of Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga by introducing students to a sequence of postures that include light twists, seated forward folds and gentle backbends supported by props thus bringing balance to both body and mind. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course focuses mainly on Yin, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. However, other styles of yoga such as Bikram, SunDo, Dahn yoga and Daoist yoga may also be explored. Most classes consist of flowing, progressive postures that focus on the coordination of breath and movement thus bringing balance to both body and mind. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course focuses on the strength aspect of yoga practice through the incorporation of weight and toning equipment in the flowing sequence of yoga postures. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course builds on the skills learned in Yoga I as students are introduced to more difficult postures and breathing patterns while continuing to refine their skills in various styles of yoga. Most classes consist of flowing, progressive postures that focus on the coordination of breath and movement thus bringing balance to both body and mind. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of an intermediate-level modern dance technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, release, breath, weight, and muscular control necessary for executing beginning-level center and across-the-floor progressions. Movement is presented utilizing demonstration, description, and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to the basic movements of Tai Chi in order to better understand how the integration of body, mind, and spirit benefits the practitioner. Tai Chi is a valuable cross training exercise for students of all abilities, as it facilitates deep stretches, relaxed strength, whole body coordination, balance, centered alignment, weight shifting, and moving with fluid grace. It improves the coordination and integration of left and right and upper and lower halves of the body; and the extremities of the body, with the inside core. On a more subtle level, Tai Chi unifies body and mind. Movements are paired with conscious breathing. Multiple cognitive and emotional components – including focused attention, visualization, and intention lead to greater self-awareness and a sense of peace. Repeatable for credit. This class is cross listed as PE 1410.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of a beginning jazz dance technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, and muscular control necessary to execute basic jazz steps. Movement is presented utilizing demonstration, description, and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This is an intermediate course for students who have progressed from Jazz Dance 1 (DANC 1500 or equivalent). It introduces students to the theory and practice of an intermediate dance technique. The course emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, and muscular control necessary to execute intermediate Jazz Technique steps. Movement is presented utilizing demonstration, description, and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

Clogging is a type of folk dance that uses percussive footwork through the striking of either a heal or a toe in order to create audible rhythms. In this course students will learn beginning level traditional and contemporary clogging techniques that will include the use of arm movement, footwork, correct body alignment and locomotion in space. Course is repeatable for credit. 

This course will introduce the students to the basic steps, vocabulary and rhythms of Tap Dance. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course will introduce students to hip-hop styles, including popping, locking, and breaking. Hip-Hop as a cultural movement will be discussed. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course introduces students to intermediate-level Hip-Hop technique as students continue to refine their skills in various hip-hop styles including popping, locking and breaking. Hip-Hop as a cultural movement will be discussed. This course is repeatable for credit.

Stage exhibition, competitive, social, and career aspects of dance are introduced in this technique course. Students will improve posture and overall aesthetics, including lines, body shapes and contra-body movement position. Muscle tone, isolation, stretching and strengthening are core concepts at this stage of dance. Repeatable for credit.

Latin Ballroom Dance I is a course for students with limited or no Latin Ballroom Dance experience. Students will learn the beginning (Bronze) level patterns of International Style Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha, and Paso Doble or Jive (depending on the semester). Stage exhibition, competitive, social, and career aspects of dance are introduced in this technique course. Students will improve posture and overall aesthetics, including lines, body shapes and contra-body movement position. Muscle tone, isolation, stretching and strengthening are core concepts at a beginning stage of dance. Repeatable for credit.

This class is designed for students who have already taken Ballroom Technique I class or who have previous experience in Ballroom Technique. It will continue to develop stage exhibitions, posture and alignment necessary for the proper exhibition of Intermediate Ballroom Technique. Repeatable for credit.

This course provides a rigorous introduction to the process and practice of dance rehearsal and performance in a professional dance company setting. Curriculum includes lectures, demonstrations, and performances for the college, community, local schools, American College Dance Association, and others as requested. Audition or permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.

This course builds on the experience and knowledge gained in Snow Dance Ensemble I by continuing the research of the process and practice of dance rehearsal and performance in a professional dance company setting. Curriculum includes lecture/demonstrations and performances for the college, community, local schools, American College Dance Association, and other performances as requested. Audition or permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of an advanced classical ballet technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, and muscular control necessary for the execution of intermediate-level ballet barre and center exercises. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description, and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

The course introduces students to ballet pointe work by emphasizing proper alignment, balance and control necessary for the execution of beginning barre, center and across the floor exercises.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of an advanced-level modern technique. It emphasizes discipline, posture, alignment, balance, release, breath, weight, and muscular control necessary for the execution of beginning-level center and across-the-floor progressions. Movement is presented by means of demonstration, description, and exploration. This course is repeatable for credit.

This course is designed for anyone who is curious about the practice of movement improvisation. In this class students engage in exercises and improvisational structures that are designed to heighten awareness, broaden individual movement vocabulary and develop skills in instant movement making. The dynamic movement work in this class is supplemented with readings from texts about improvisation and creativity.

This course introduces students to principles and practices of creating dance choreography as a form of human expression. Students will generate new choreographic material using improvisation; manipulation of movement; creation and performance of short movement studies; study of other choreographic voices, as well as observation, critical analysis, and self-reflection culminating in a self-produced showing of student works.

Through monthly dance labs, outreach activities and participation in the Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, the class provides students with an opportunity to experience choreographing, designing, producing and performing in a public stage concert. This course is repeatable for credit.

Through additional evening rehearsals, outreach activities, participation in the ACDA Conferences and participation in the Fall and Spring Snow College Dance Concerts, the class provides students with an opportunity to experience choreographing, designing, producing and performing for a public performance in the theater space. Repeateable for credit.

This course introduces students to the process and practice of dance rehearsal and performance of ballroom dance. It includes lecture/demonstrations and performances for the college, community, local schools and other venues as requested. Students are selected by audition/invitation.

This course is designed for students with prior ballroom experience as well as students who have taken Snow Ballroom Company I course. It provides them with opportunities to perform ballroom choreography for the college, community and local schools at a higher level of technique and sophistication.

This course is designed for students with prior ballroom experience as well as students who have taken Snow Ballroom Company I and/or Snow Ballroom Company II course. It provides them with opportunities to perform ballroom choreography for the college, community, and local schools at a higher level of technique and sophistication.

This course is designed for students with prior ballroom experience as well as students who have taken Snow Ballroom Company I, Snow Ballroom Company II, and/or Snow Ballroom Company III course. It provides them with opportunities to perform ballroom choreography for the college, community, and local schools at a higher level of technique and sophistication.

This course builds on the experience and knowledge gained in Snow College Dance Company II by continuing the dance practice research in a professional dance company setting. Curriculum includes lecture/demonstrations and performances for the college, community, local schools, American College Dance Association, and other performances as requested. Audition or permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.

This course builds on the experience and knowledge gained in Snow College Dance Company III by continuing the research of the process and practice of dance rehearsal and performance in a professional dance company setting. Curriculum includes lecture/demonstrations and performances for the college, community, local schools, American College Dance association, and other performances as requested. Audition or permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.