• THEA 1360: MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR THEATER MAJORS

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course guides the student in acquiring a basic understanding of music notation, terminology, and related music theory concepts, through use of the textbook and related materials in class, through guided and independent written and performance assignments, and through the use of sight reading assignments.
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• THEA 1410: BALLET I

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course provides students with the basic principles and techniques of classical ballet. It includes the study of the fundamentals of ballet training in order to develop an understanding of classical terminology.
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• THEA 1420: BALLET II

  1.50 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This first year, second semester course focuses on expanding the dancers understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of classical ballet. Particular attention will be paid to proper concepts, approach and execution of classical technique. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined. Ballet 2 technique classes will introduce the use of port de bras and epaulement while developing a thorough understanding of body positions and head direction. Introduction of elementary battu actions, grand allegro, and turning vocabulary is broadened. Transition steps are clarified and proper execution of all movements is emphasized while paying particular attention to the finer details of the movements. Proper alignment is of particular focus and appropriate conditioning exercises are also introduced.
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• THEA 1430: MODERN DANCE I

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Students examine the role of the fine arts in society and in their personal lives through creative and critical activities. Students think flexibly and intuitively, to solve problems in innovative ways, and to connect knowledge with sensations and movement. PEAC/THEA 1430 Modern Dance I and all activities related to this course are of moderate to vigorous intensity. This course satisfies the U5H requirement at UW.
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• THEA 1440: MODERN DANCE II

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This first year, second semester course is a continuation of Modern 1 where students will dive deeper into the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Students focus on forms of communication and expression central to the arts, and learn the role of the fine arts in society and in life through creative and critical activities. Students appreciate and critique the art of dancing through live and video performance. This course includes a writing component.
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• THEA 1450: BEGINNING TAP DANCE

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course provides the fundamental principles and techniques of tap dance. The course includes rhythmic structure, terminology, introductory improvisation, and tap history.
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• THEA 1480: BEGINNING JAZZ

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course introduces the basic movements, patterns, and vocabulary of jazz dance technique. Individual artistry will be nurtured as well as the development of an enjoyment and appreciation of the art form. Physical movement is the primary focus of this class. Proper alignment and safe execution of movements is also emphasized. Students learn movements at a rate that is comfortable for all students, yet challenge mind and body daily with new concepts and patterns.
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• THEA 1490: TOPICS:

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
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• THEA 1700: VOICE FOR THE ACTOR

  2.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course introduces students to voice work in performance. It emphasizes breath freedom, flexibility, and support for the actor. Current and up-to-date methodologies will be addressed.
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• THEA 2010: THEATRICAL BACKGROUNDS DRAMA I

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course provides students with the opportunity to explore plays from the major historical periods of theatre. Students develop a foundation in the literature and performance practices of world drama from Ancient Greece through the English Restoration. Students read plays and watch performances from the Ancient Greece and Roman, Early Asian Theatres, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, French Neo-Classical, Spanish Golden Age, English Restoration periods and any other relevant world performance practices from this period. Students study historical performance through both oral and written analysis. (updated 3/21/21)
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