Topic 1: Musical Theatre Dance I. Explores original repertoire from a wide variety of musical theatre styles. Theatre and Dance 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic: Dance for Musical Theatre) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 1) may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 2: Musical Theatre Dance II. Explores original musical theatre choreography from a variety of styles. Repertoire will require a higher level of skills. Theatre and Dance 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic: Dance for Musical Theatre II) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 2) may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Theatre and Dance 352T (Topic 1).

Topic 3: Broadway Jazz I. Refines and expands dance technique and skills essential to Broadway-style choreography. Original Broadway choreography requiring a high level of technique and character development. Theatre and Dance 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic: Broadway Jazz I) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 3) may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Theatre and Dance 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 2).

Topic 4: Broadway Jazz II. Continues to refine and expand dance technique and skills essential to Broadway style choreography. Original Broadway choreography requiring a high level of technique and character development. Theatre and Dance 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic: Broadway Jazz II) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 4) may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Theatre and Dance 352T (Topic 3).

Topic 5: Pointe. A study and practice of classical and contemporary ballet pointe technique. Distinguishes between and practice various 'schools' of pointe technique, study its anatomical principles, and learn repertoire ranging from the nineteenth century to the current day. Increasingly complex combinations of movements, positions, and rhythms will be applied toward developing physical skills, cognitive skills, and performance quality. Individual expression and artistry is encouraged. Theatre and Dance 152T (Topic: Pointe) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 5) may not both be counted.

Topic 7: Advanced Pilates: Evolved Lab. Utilizes Pilates-evolved techniques, equipment, and readings to investigate a daily mind/body practice of efficient alignment, core strengthening, movement re-education and execution to enhance movement expressivity in performance. Theatre and Dance 352T (Topic: Advanced Pilates: Evolved Lab) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 7) may not both be counted.

Topic 8: Gyrokinesis. Theatre and Dance 302T (Topic: Intro to Gyrokinesis) and 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 8) may not both be counted.

Topic 9: Beginning Hip-Hop. Introduction to the foundation of street dance styles, specifically old school Hip Hop. Exploration of the teachings of Philadelphia-born street dance pioneer, Rennie Harris, and his codification terminology and stylized movement vocabulary. Study of these dances and understand their cultural origins through an exploration of movement principles, history, and philosophy of street dance. Foundational House dance technique may also be introduced.

Topic 10: Intermediate/Advanced Hip-Hop. Continued introduction to the foundation of street dance styles, specifically old school Hip Hop and House dance techniques. Exploration of these dance styles and their cultural origins through an investigation of movement principles, history, and philosophy of street dance. Theater and Dance 302T (Topic: Hip-Hop) and 152T (Topic 10) may not both be counted.

Topic 11: Hip-Hop History. Introduction to Hip-Hop dance as a culturally significant form. Explores history, the social and political forces at work, and the fundamental techniques (Campbell Locking, Popping, Breaking etiquette/movements, Hip-Hop Party Dance and House). Intellectual challenge is offered through the lens of critical race theory and historical context. Addresses the origin and evolution of American Hip-Hop dance rooted in a theoretical structure that springs from the elemental nature of the African Diaspora. Emphasis on the social, political, and economic environment in which it was fashioned. Theater and Dance 352T (Topic: Hip Hop History) and 152T (Topic 11) may not both be counted.

Topic 12: Kinetic Storytelling. Making use of tools found in Africanist performance traditions to explore issues and experiment with ways to craft a movement-based performance that expresses a specific point of view and draws out questions about our chosen issue or effort. Theater and Dance 352T (Topic: Kinetic Storytelling) and 152T (Topic 12) may not both be counted.

Topic 13: Advanced Tap. Only one of the following may be counted: Theatre and Dance 302T (Topic: Advanced Tap), 352T (Topic: Advanced Tap), or 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 13).

Topic 14: Theory and Practice Pilates-Evolved Lab. Explore daily mind/body practice of efficient alignment, core strengthening, movement re-education and execution using Pilates-evolved techniques, equipment, and readings to enhance movement expressivity in performance. Theatre and Dance 352T (Topic: Thry/Prac Pilates-Evolved Lab) and 152T (Topic 14) may not both be counted.

Topic 15: Yoga. Only one of the following may be counted: Theatre and Dance 302T (Topic: Yoga for Dance), 102T, 202T, 302T (Topic 9), 352T (Topic: Yoga for Dancers), or 152T, 252T, 352T (Topic 15).