Take a dance class for academic credit
PDP credit courses are a great way to schedule a workout to balance your course load, continue your dance training, or try something new. From swimming to group fitness to dance, BU offers something for everyone! Classes generally meet once or twice a week, for varying times. Most are held in BU’s state-of-the-art Fitness and Recreation Center.
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PDP DA 100 Pilates-Based Conditioning
Students will explore the fundamental Pilates techniques. Through simple, targeted exercises, students will increase their flexibility, strength, and core stability yielding improved posture, increased endurance and lowered risk of injury. Beginners and those with previous Pilates experience will find a safe, supportive environment. Exercises can be adapted for all abilities. Come ready to focus, explore and discover! [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 10:10 am – 11:00 am | Allen | FRC L137 |
| B1 | MW | 11:15 am – 12:05 pm | Allen | FRC L137 |
| C1 | TR | 2:25 pm – 3:15 pm | Allen | FRC L137 |
| D1 | TR | 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm | Allen | FRC L137 |
| E1 | MW | 3:35 pm – 4:25 pm | Allen | FRC L137 |
PDP DA 101 Pilates-Based Conditioning
Students will explore the fundamental Pilates techniques. Through simple, targeted exercises, students will increase their flexibility, strength, and core stability yielding improved posture, increased endurance and lowered risk of injury. Beginners and those with previous Pilates experience will find a safe, supportive environment. Exercises can be adapted for all abilities. Come ready to focus, explore and discover! [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | F | 10:10 am – 11:00 am | Takaishi | FRC L137 |
| B1 | F | 11:15 am – 12:05 pm | Takaishi | FRC L137 |
| C1 | M | 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm | Binversie | FRC L137 |
| D1 | T | 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm | Hindman | FRC L137 |
PDP DA 111 Ballroom, Beginning
An introduction to the American Style Ballroom & Rhythm form of partner dancing. For both students with little or no instruction and students who may have taken previous Ballroom & Rhythm classes. Two to three dances are introduced per semester on a rotating basis. American Smooth includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. American Rhythm includes: Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, and Bolero. Students will gain confidence in leading and following a partner. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | T | 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm | Herman-Haase | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 112 Ballroom, Tango
An introduction to the American Style Tango. For both students with little or no instruction and students who may have taken previous Tango classes. Students will gain confidence in leading and following a partner. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | M | 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm | Paul | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 113 Ballroom, Swing
An introduction to the American Style East Coast Swing and elements of Lindy and Foxtrot. For both students with little or no instruction and students who may have taken previous Swing classes. Students will build confidence in their ability to dance, create and enjoy a wide range of Swing music. Students will gain confidence in leading and following a partner. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | T | 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm | Herman-Haase | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 114 Salsa and Merengue Ballroom
An introduction to the Salsa and Merengue. For both students with little or no instruction and students who may have taken previous Swing classes. Students will gain confidence in leading and following a partner. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | M | 12:20 pm – 1:10 pm | Paul | FRC L131 |
| B1 | M | 1:25 pm – 2:15 pm | Paul | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 115 Ballroom, Latin
An introduction to the Latin Style of Ballroom dancing. Appropriate for students who have had little or no instruction in this style of dance. In- depth enough for students who may have taken previous Latin Style Ballroom classes for the purpose of building confidence and gaining additional dance experience with a partner. Typically two dances per semester are introduced on a rotating basis: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rhumba and/or Argentine Tango. Enjoy learning the skills of both leader and follower. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | T | 11:15 am – 12:05 pm | Herman-Haase | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 129 Ballet, Beginning
A class for first-time students of ballet or for students returning after several years without practice. Students begin with exercises at the ballet barre designed to teach basic ballet technique and to build strength, flexibility, control, and alignment. With each class, the barre technique is reinforced in the center through movement and traveling phrases. Accompanied by live music. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 12:20 pm – 1:50 pm | Markham | FRC L126 |
| B1 | M | 10:10 am – 11:40 am | Markham | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 130 Ballet, Advanced Beginning
For students who have some ballet training or who are returning to ballet. Students will learn combinations at the barre and in the center that focus on developing alignment, strength, endurance, flexibility, control, coordination, and musicality. The class will focus on the athleticism of ballet along with development of fluidity by use of port de bras and a sense of musicality. Live music. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Marchenko | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 138 Improvisation
Dancers and non-dancers alike are welcome. The skills developed in this class are applicable to any creative process as well as to everyday life. In this class we engage in exercises and improvisational structures to heighten our awareness, broaden our individual movement vocabulary and develop our skills in instant composition. The class also introduces basic partnering skills and often involves optional performance opportunities. This is a dynamic class that fosters both the ability to work in ensemble as well as strengthening the individual's personal aesthetics and movement style. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | R | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Roncka | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 140 Modern Dance, Beginning
This class is for those who've never taken a dance class before, those who have never studied modern before, or those returning to dance after a hiatus. The course is an overview of four modern dance techniques: Limon, Horton, Graham and Release. The basic concepts, theories, and vocabulary of each technique are explored to improve agility, physical awareness, coordination and expressiveness in a fun and supportive environment. Class includes energizing warm-up and choreography. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 12:20 pm – 1:10 pm | Taylor-Pinne | FRC L240 |
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. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 10:10 am – 11:00 am | Coleman | FRC L240 |
| B1 | MW | 11:05 am – 11:55 am | Coleman | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 151 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. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | F | 11:15 am – 12:05 pm | Coleman | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 160 Hip-Hop Dance
Prereq: PDP DA 150 or previous dance training. Students will engage in full bodied physical movement, while developing confidence and subtle intricacies for a variety of hip hop styles. Class includes a warm-up/work out, progressions across the floor, and choreography. This class will challenge dancers to fully express themselves. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 9:55 am – 10:45 am | Coleman | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 161 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. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | F | 12:20 pm – 1:10 pm | Coleman | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 162 Afro-Fusion
This course will build upon foundations of traditional and contemporary elements of African and Western dance styles including West African, Caribbean, hip hop, house and jazz dance. Students will engage in full bodied physical movement, while developing confidence and subtle intricacies for a variety of styles. Students will learn progressions across the floor and choreography that challenges them to fully express themselves. Some previous dance/movement training is helpful but not essential. [ 0.5 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | F | 1:25 pm – 2:15 pm | Coleman | FRC L131 |
PDP DA 170 Tap Dance, Beginning
This class provides a solid foundation in tap technique and musicality, along with elements of classic repertoire, tap history, and music theory. Students will develop strong, fundamental skills relevant to both jazz tap and musical theater tap styles, and ultimately be able to perform basic steps and patterns with clarity, timing, style, joy, and confidence. Tap shoes required. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 11:15 am – 12:05 pm | Huggins | FRC 220 |
PDP DA 180 Jazz, beginning
A class for first time students of jazz or for students returning after several years without practice. Each semester, the pace of the class is determined by the level of the individuals in the class. Technique class in jazz dance emphasizing mastery of fundamental jazz principles, understanding proper alignment, development of lyrical jazz styles, and learning combinations to traditional jazz and contemporary music. Classes include a warm-up, skills moving across the floor, and work on basic contemporary-jazz choreography. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 11:00 am – 11:50 am | Coleman | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 229 Ballet, Low Intermediate
For those either returning to class after a hiatus, or for the student who has taken a Beginner Ballet class, either at BU or in another dance program or studio. The class requires a familiarity with basic ballet concepts such as the positions of the feet, port de bras, ballet terminology, and ballet steps. The class follows the traditional classical ballet class model, beginning with barre exercises designed to increase strength and flexibility, and progressing to center work, including, but not limited to, adagio, pirouettes and other turns, petit and grand allegro, and beats. Particular attention will be placed on aligning the body safely within each student's individual anatomical ability. Live music. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | McDowell | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 230 Ballet, Intermediate
For students at the intermediate level who have studied ballet and have completed PDP DA 229 or the equivalent at a different program or studio. Barre and center work will focus on musicality, dynamic alignment, and expression. Classical ballet combinations will guide students to become more fluid and confident in the ballet technique while developing strength, endurance, flexibility, control, coordination, and breath. Live music. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 2:00 pm – 3:20 pm | Marchenko | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 240 Modern/Contemporary Dance, Low Intermediate
Section A1: meets with PDP DA 280, Jazz, Low Intermediate. This low intermediate, multi-genre class meets twice a week. Fast-paced technique class for both genres incorporating Ballet, Yoga, and Pilates with floor work and strength training designed specifically for dancers;. Prerequisites: PDP DA 140, 180, or the equivalent dance training. Section B1: meets with PDP DA 340, Modern/Contemporary, High Intermediate. This multi-level modern/contemporary class meets once a week. The course is an overview of concepts and vocabulary of modern and contemporary technique. Historical, anatomical, and compositional information is interspersed to enhance students' skills in self-expression, injury prevention and putting dance in a cultural context. Prerequisites: intermediate level dance training. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Pellecchia | FLR 254 |
| B1 | T | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | McNulty | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 270 Tap Dance, Intermediate
For students who have completed PDP DA 170 or the equivalent. This class builds on beginning material not just by learning more complicated steps, but by working with more challenging rhythms and musically sophisticated phrases, as well as improvisational skills. Students will develop strong feet and musical ears relevant to both jazz tap and musical theater tap styles, and ultimately be able to perform choreography and improvise with clarity, timing, style, joy, and confidence. Tap shoes required. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MW | 10:10 am – 11:00 am | Huggins | FRC 220 |
PDP DA 280 Jazz, Low Intermediate
Low Intermediate. This low intermediate, multi-genre class meets twice a week. Fast-paced technique class incorporating Ballet, Yoga, and Pilates. Focus is on deepening the understanding of the fundamental vocabulary and exploring concepts to master phrase work and choreography. The class includes units on different traditional and contemporary jazz styles, including Capoeira. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | TR | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Pellecchia | FLR 254 |
PDP DA 286 Dance Directed Study
For dance minors; directed study by arrangement with Micki Taylor-Pinney [ Var cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XA | ARR | – | Taylor-Pinne |
PDP DA 329 Ballet, High Intermediate
As our highest-level ballet class, students are expected to be fluid in the ballet vocabulary and to have extensive ballet background, either PDP 230 or the equivalent from other programs or studios. Students will continue to refine their classical ballet technique and performance skills with barre and center work focusing on musicality, dynamic alignment, and expression. Combinations within the classical form will develop strength, endurance, flexibility, control, coordination, spatial awareness and breath. Students who are advanced may, with permission, take the class en pointe. Live music. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | MWF | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Parsons | FRC L126 |
PDP DA 330 Pointe, Intermediate Ballet
For intermediate and high intermediate level students. Introduction or reintroduction to basics of pointe work through Ballet barre and center work with variations taught in last half hour. Students can increase time on pointe based on ability. Meets with PDP DA 329, Ballet, High Intermediate. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | F | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Parsons | FRC L128 |
PDP DA 340 Modern/Contemporary Dance, High Intermediate
Section A1: meets with PDP DA 380, Jazz, High Intermediate. The focus of this high intermediate, multi-genre will be on learning different styles of contemporary choreography, developing the students' performance skills. Prereq: PDP DA 240 or previous experience. Section B1: meets with PDP DA 240, Modern/Contemporary, Low Intermediate. This multi-level modern/contemporary class for low and high intermediate students meets once a week. The course is an overview of concepts and vocabulary of modern and contemporary technique. Historical, anatomical, and compositional information is interspersed to enhance students' skills in self-expression, injury prevention and putting dance in a cultural context. Group and tailored individual corrections will be given to engage and encourage students' curiosity. Prerequisites: intermediate level dance training [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | T | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Pellecchia | FRC L240 |
| B1 | T | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | McNulty | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 380 Jazz, High Intermediate
Meets with PDP DA 340, Modern/Contemporary, High Intermediate. This multi- genre class is for those with intermediate dance training be it in jazz, modern/contemporary, or ballet. The focus of this class is on learning different styles of choreography, developing the students' full range of artistry, exploring musicality, performance skills, and concepts of stage presence. Prereq: PDP DA 280 or previous experience [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | T | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Pellecchia | FRC L240 |
PDP DA 400 Repertory and Performance
Prereq: Previous dance training and the instructor's consent. Students are part of the choreographic process as pieces are created or reworked under the supervision of the dance faculty. Weekly rehearsals and timed showings are required. Dances are performed in a Dance Theatre Group concert. [ 1 cr. ]
| Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | R | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Taylor-Pinne | FRC L240 |