Courses

• PDP DA 130: Ballet, Advanced Beginning
  Program of classical ballet with some experience.
• PDP DA 139: Movement/Improvisation
  An introductory class designed to heighten spontaneity and creativity. Class begins with an energetic movement warm-up, then explores a variety of improvisational games, structures, and compositional studies. Class includes partnering. Dancers and non-dancers welcome.
• PDP DA 150: Cardio-Jazz Funk
  A funky combination of low-impact aerobics, hip-hop, and jazz dance. Designed to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular strength while learning the fundamentals of jazz dance and the latest dance club moves. No prior dance experience is necessary.
• PDP DA 160: Hip-Hop Dance
  Prereq: PDP DA 150 or previous dance/aerobic dance training. Learn hip-hop and street funk dance choreography and get a fitness workout in this fun and challenging class.
• PDP DA 170: Tap Dance, Beginning
  Students will learn the basic steps while focusing on rhythm and coordination. A variety of tap styles will be introduced in increasingly dynamic and challenging combinations as students become more proficient. Tap shoes required.
• PDP DA 179: Afro-Jazz
  An invigorating workout that incorporates West African and Caribbean dance with contemporary jazz technique. Each class begins with a core-strengthening warm-up and continues with fun and fluid combinations. All levels welcome.
• PDP DA 180: Jazz Funk, beginning
  Technique class in jazz dance emphasizing mastery of fundamental jazz principles, development of lyrical jazz styles, and learning combinations to traditional and contemporary jazz music.
• PDP DA 229: Ballet, Low Intermediate
  Program of classical ballet for students who have completed beginning level ballet courses.
• PDP DA 230: Ballet, Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 229 or previous ballet experience. Classical ballet including work in allegro, adagio, pirouettes, turns, and jumps.
• PDP DA 240: Modern Dance, Low Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 140 or dance experience. Modern dance with an emphasis on technique development, study of movement qualities, and improvisation.
• PDP DA 270: Tap Dance, Low Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 170 or previous experience. For students who have successfully completed a beginning-level tap course. Includes various rhythms and tempos as well as combinations of tap with jazz movements. Tap shoes required.
• PDP DA 280: Jazz Funk, Low Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 180 or previous dance training. Technique course with an emphasis on style, placement, strength, and stretch.
• PDP DA 329: Ballet, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 229 or previous ballet experience. A program of advanced classical ballet.
• PDP DA 330: Pointe
  Prereq: PDP DA 229 or previous experience. Introduction or reintroduction to basics of pointe work. Ballet barre and center work.
• PDP DA 340: Modern Dance, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 240 or previous experience. A technique course designed to enhance the experienced dancer's kinesthetic awareness and performance capabilities.
• PDP DA 370: Tap Dance, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 270 or previous tap experience. Course develops students technical skills and performance capabilities.
• PDP DA 380: Jazz Funk, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 280 or the equivalent. Practice in the fast, dynamic jazz dance style associated with Broadway, hip-hop, and dance video with an emphasis on style and sound anatomical technique. Students must be at the intermediate/advanced level and be ready for a workout.
• PDP DA 400: Repertory and Performance
  Prereq: Previous dance training and the instructor's consent. Students are part of the choreographic process as faculty members create or rework pieces. Dances are performed in a Dance Theatre Group concert.
• PDP ER 100: Basic First Aid
  This course teaches basic treatment and care for a variety of injuries and sudden illnesses. Topics include bandaging, splinting, and wound care. Those who pass a written and practical exam become certified in First Aid for three years. Class fee includes required text.
• PDP ER 110: Pediatric First Aid
  This hour course teaches basic assessment and treatment for a variety of injuries and sudden illness that occur to children and infants. Topics include sudden illnesses, splinting, and wound care. Those who pass a written and practical exam become certified in Pediatric First Aid for three years. Class fee includes required texts.

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