Courses

• PDP DA 138: 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 140: Modern Dance, Beginning
  Focus is on the fundamentals of the major modern dance techniques (Limon, Graham, Horton, Release)to improve agility, physical awareness, coordination and expressiveness in a fun and supportive environment. Class includes energizing warm-up and choreography.
• 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, 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 214: Salsa and Merengue, Continuing
  Prereq: PDP DA 114. For students who wish to continue studying salsa and merengue.
• 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, 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, 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: Standard First Aid
  This course teaches basic treatment and care for a variety of injuries and sudden illnesses. Topics include but are not limited to bandaging, splinting, and wound care. Those who complete the class will be certified in Standard First Aid for two years. Class fee includes required text.

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