Home > Academics > School of Dance Department of Dance Performance  |  Department of Choreography  |  Department of Dance Theory  |  Department of Art Management  |  Course Description Course Description Dance and Society B101100 This course overviews the relationship between dance and society. The location of dance in the present and the role of dance in the future will be examined. Dance and Body B101110 This is a study of human anatomy and body alignment through physical experience and exercise guided by the use of image and metaphor. Pilates B112231-B112232 Students studies about muscular relaxation and natural respiration through Feldenkrais methods and dance massages. Learning these methods, students can move their body more efficiently and protect their body from dance injury. Ballet Technique Method B413071-B413084 The School of Dance introduces Baganova Ballet methods and R.A.D. methods to students. This is a practical training class to educate the professional dancers. Rhythm & Tempo B314060 The term 'rhythm and tempo' was originated from dance, not from music. However, nowadays most of people consider 'rhythm and tempo' is the language of music alone. This course (re)considers this peculiar situation of rhythm and tempo in dance and re-conceptualize it in a new context of dance. Internship B103061-B103064 Students can participate in a dance company as a performer or as a staff in order to improve their practical knowledge on professional dance production. Students should check the list of dance companies, which the School of Dance gives the credits for the student's participation. Only12 credits are allowed for the course. Practice in Dance Music Korean Dance B112191-B112196; Ballet B112201-B112206; Modern Dance B112211-B112216 This course practices several musical instruments such as Korean traditional percussion instruments, Western percussion instruments, and piano. This improves the basic sense of sound for the dance. Dance Composition B112220 This course is designed to develop dancer's creative imagination in dance movements. Students will discover the way a dance performance is made by choreographing short dances. Workshop in Dance Creation B122231-B112232 Students create one short group dancing of 20 minutes. This choreographic work will be the first step toward the graduation performance. Improvisation B122451-B122453 This improvisation class expands the student's movement vocabulary through a variety of problem-solving exercises. These exercises encourage students to discover new ways of thinking about time, space, dynamics, and sound within themselves. By solving the exploration problems, the student will spontaneously discover new approaches to moving. Reading in Dance Literature B122301 This class studies the literature and history of dance in foreign texts. Through this, students can acquire the basic knowledge on dance studies as well as improving their communication skills in foreign languages. Folklore B132150 Folklore is commonly defined as the wisdom, beliefs and stories of a people or tribe which they pass on over time to preserve their traditions and to make sense of their community and world. This means that folklore is not only a fascinating record of the past, but also something we create and experience everyday. This course brings together examples of origins, realms, and methods of folklore around the world, and a variety of dance performances around the world will be at the center of this research. Introduction to Choreography B122490 This course presents the concepts and elements of dance creation through studies, readings, discussions, and examination of theories. Practice in Dance Science B132661-B132662 The School of Dance has its own dance laboratory, which has built for the scientific measure and experiments of human body. Many computer-based programs will analyze the function of joints and muscular strengths. Students will learn how to effectively train their body according to these scientific analyses as well as acquiring basic knowledge on dance sciences and relevant analysis equipments. Dance Biomechanics B103130 This is a study of human anatomy and body alignment through physical experience and exercise guided by the use of image and metaphor. Fieldwork in Performing Arts B134511-B134514 Students participate in various campus performances as a planner or a producer. This is to experience the practical knowledge of arts production and management. Arts and Human B132790 We cannot think about art and art management without human being. Art exists for human. Understanding of human is the fundamental of art and understanding of art is the beginning of art management. This course leads students to perceive this simple proposition of art and art management through group discussions and lectures. Dance & Drama B124340 Through the comparative study of dance and drama, this course furthers students' understanding on dance. Students can distinct the unique skills and functions of dance from other performing arts like acting and singing. Dance & Lighting B124350 This course deals with practical and creative aspects of light design for dance. Students are encouraged to design lights by themselves in the theater or in a dance studio. Dance & Anthropology B134380 This course approaches to dance in consideration of various human life styles and cultural environments. Through this study, students can understand dance in its broadest sense as well as acquiring the knowledge of its origin and special characteristics. Dance Study Methodology B124400 Students will be trained in dance science software programs. One of the software programs that students will learn is statistics research program, and this is to improve students¡¯ data gathering and sorting abilities. Stage Technique B124410 This course studies and practices the elements of theater production. Students will do various laboratory works while participating in a dance concert. Cultural Policy & Administration B134531 The rubric 'cultural policy' describes, in the aggregate, the values and principles which guide any social entity in cultural affairs. This course surveys and compares different cultural policies around the world in order to realize reasonable administrative principles and systems that can practically help art and theater. Arts & Law B134600 This course studies several areas of law as it applies to the administration of the artistic institution. The subjects covered include government regulations, contracts, taxes, and insurance. This course is designed to examine the management of art galleries, theaters, and concert halls with an application of these legal and business considerations. This course also pays special attention to the copyright laws. Event and Festival B123050 This is a survey course in which students will compare several dance events and festivals in the world and understand the fundamental principle of performing arts events and festivals. Students are encouraged to apply their academic studies to practical dance concerts management. Performing Project B123100 This course practically looks over all the performing production and management elements including legal principles and contracts and facilities liabilities, which affect those who perform or create art. Through lecture and readings, the student will learn how the culture is affected by the law and how the law is affected by the arts. Management of Arts Company B123070 This course studies techniques for nonprofit arts organizations. Topics include financial management and planning; federal, state and local grants; foundation grants; corporate support; annual fund drives and special events; capital campaigns and deferred giving. Comparative Ethnology B432070 Comparative ethnology focuses on the meeting of cultures, and compares different views on the same ethnic group from local and historical perspectives. Foreign cultures are the main area of interest in cultural anthropology, but the characteristic features of our own culture are also examined. Based on this ethnological understanding, students can create dances that can well express the cultural or ethnic identity of their own. International Society and Cooperating B443130 This course researches on the continuous and successful cooperating system among performing arts groups and organizations around the world.