Departmental Advisors
Undergraduate Advising
CFA Advisors
MCD 126
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Sara Pickett
MCD 114
Director of Graduate Studies
Eric Handman
MCD 213
Departmental Notes

All classes are for dance majors only unless otherwise specified (for non majors) or with permission from the instructor.

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS SCHOOL ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this school to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

DANC 101 - 001 Dance in Culture


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

DANC 101 - 001 Dance in Culture


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

DANC 102 - 001 Non Maj-Interm Mod Danc

DANC 102 - 001 Non Maj-Interm Mod Danc

DANC 113 - 001 History of Hip-Hop

DANC 113 - 001 History of Hip-Hop

  • Class Number: 19614
  • Instructor: CARDINAL, SOPH
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $515.00
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 120 - 002 NM-Begin Modern Dance

DANC 120 - 002 NM-Begin Modern Dance

DANC 123 - 001 Non Major Dance Composition


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

DANC 123 - 001 Non Major Dance Composition


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

DANC 643 - 001 Screendance

DANC 643 - 001 Screendance

  • Class Number: 11501
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $575.00
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 1010 - 001 Dance in Culture


This class is for Non-Modern Dance Majors.

DANC 1010 - 001 Dance in Culture


This class is for Non-Modern Dance Majors.

This class meets IN PERSON in PAB and then move to MCD for the dance portion of the class, Monday - Friday August 12-16 from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break), PLUS November 18th from 6pm-8pm via CANVAS. Students are required to attend each class session IN PERSON. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures. assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus on the class schedule. Please email academic@continue.utah.edu with questions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 19356
  • Instructor: STACK, JASMINE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $25.00
  • Seats Available: 0

This class meets IN PERSON in PAB and then move to MCD for the dance portion of the class, Monday - Friday August 12-16 from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break), PLUS November 18th from 6pm-8pm via CANVAS. Students are required to attend each class session IN PERSON. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures. assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus on the class schedule. Please email academic@continue.utah.edu with questions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

DANC 1013 - 001 History of Hip-Hop

DANC 1013 - 001 History of Hip-Hop

  • Class Number: 19574
  • Instructor: CARDINAL, SOPH
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $10.00
  • Seats Available: 0

DANC 1020 - 001 Non Maj-Interm Mod Danc

DANC 1020 - 001 Non Maj-Interm Mod Danc

DANC 1023 - 001 Non Maj-Dance Compositn

DANC 1023 - 001 Non Maj-Dance Compositn

DANC 1110 - 001 Somatics and Wellness I

DANC 1110 - 001 Somatics and Wellness I

  • Class Number: 1039
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

DANC 1200 - 002 NM-Begin Modern Dance

DANC 1200 - 002 NM-Begin Modern Dance

DANC 1210 - 001 Jazz I

DANC 1210 - 001 Jazz I

  • Class Number: 5074
  • Instructor: MEMMOTT, RUGER
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 1210 - 002 Jazz I

DANC 1210 - 002 Jazz I

  • Class Number: 12273
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

DANC 1310 - 001 Contemporary Techs. 1

DANC 1310 - 001 Contemporary Techs. 1

DANC 1330 - 001 Ballet Technique I

DANC 1330 - 001 Ballet Technique I

  • Class Number: 12333
  • Instructor: CAPEN, EMMA
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

DANC 1410 - 001 Beginning Improvisation

DANC 1410 - 001 Beginning Improvisation

  • Class Number: 1043
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: ST.PIERRE, KELLIE
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -2

DANC 1710 - 001 Freshman Seminar

DANC 1710 - 001 Freshman Seminar

DANC 2310 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 2310 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 1096
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: ST.PIERRE, KELLIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

DANC 2311 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 2311 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 2410 - 001 Modern Workshop II

DANC 2410 - 001 Modern Workshop II

  • Class Number: 1098
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

DANC 2640 - 001 Rhythm, Music and Dance

DANC 2640 - 001 Rhythm, Music and Dance

  • Class Number: 7671
  • Instructor: SHEEDY-KRAMER, JUSTINE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

DANC 3100 - 001 Screendance I

DANC 3100 - 001 Screendance I

  • Class Number: 18549
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $100.00
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 3111 - 001 Somatic and Wellness II

DANC 3111 - 001 Somatic and Wellness II

  • Class Number: 15720
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

DANC 3310 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 3310 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 3311 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 3311 - 001 Ballet Technique III

  • Class Number: 7536
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 3410 - 001 Advanced Improvisation

DANC 3410 - 001 Advanced Improvisation

DANC 3850 - 001 SpecTopics: Dance Tech

DANC 3850 - 001 SpecTopics: Dance Tech

  • Class Number: 15721
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

DANC 4310 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 4310 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 1104
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Instructor: Younker, Melissa
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

DANC 4311 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 4311 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

  • Class Number: 7538
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

DANC 4388 - 001 Dance Performance


**CROSS•ROADS** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 001 Dance Performance


**CROSS•ROADS** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 002 Dance Performance


**MFA GRADUATE CONCERT** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 002 Dance Performance

  • Class Number: 10081
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 50

**MFA GRADUATE CONCERT** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 003 Dance Performance


**GROUNDING** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 003 Dance Performance

  • Class Number: 16459
  • Instructor: GRAY, ROXANNE
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 24

**GROUNDING** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 004 Dance Performance


**MONICA BILL BARNES** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4388 - 004 Dance Performance

  • Class Number: 16460
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 50

**MONICA BILL BARNES** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 4410 - 001 Making Dances

DANC 4410 - 001 Making Dances

  • Class Number: 7370
  • Instructor: ST.PIERRE, KELLIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

DANC 4460 - 001 Senior Capstone I

DANC 4460 - 001 Senior Capstone I

  • Class Number: 13302
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 4510 - 001 Anatomy for Dance

DANC 4510 - 001 Anatomy for Dance

  • Class Number: 1840
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
  • Instructor: PAYNER, ERIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

DANC 4571 - 001 Dance Histories I

DANC 4571 - 001 Dance Histories I

  • Class Number: 1843
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: ROBERTSON, KARA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 4850 - 001 Teaching Methods K-6

DANC 4850 - 001 Teaching Methods K-6

  • Class Number: 1106
  • Instructor: Larson, Lynne
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 23

DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project

DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 1719
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

DANC 6010 - 001 Intro to Higher Ed


This class will meet TWThF from 08/01 - 08/05 and MTWThF from 08/07 - 08/11. See syllabus for exact meeting times on each of these days.

DANC 6010 - 001 Intro to Higher Ed

  • Class Number: 15919
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Instructor: MURRAY, Melonie
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

This class will meet TWThF from 08/01 - 08/05 and MTWThF from 08/07 - 08/11. See syllabus for exact meeting times on each of these days.

DANC 6110 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 6110 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 1720
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: ST.PIERRE, KELLIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

DANC 6111 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 6111 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 6130 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 6130 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 6131 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 6131 - 001 Ballet Technique III

  • Class Number: 7537
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6150 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6150 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 1116
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Instructor: Younker, Melissa
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

DANC 6151 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 6151 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

  • Class Number: 7539
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6210 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop I

DANC 6210 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop I

  • Class Number: 1112
  • Instructor: BOBICK, MELISSA
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6230 - 001 Workshop III

DANC 6230 - 001 Workshop III

  • Class Number: 6377
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

DANC 6410 - 001 Grad Technology


This class meets on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm (DANC 6840 meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm)

DANC 6410 - 001 Grad Technology

  • Class Number: 18548
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

This class meets on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm (DANC 6840 meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm)

DANC 6430 - 001 Screendance

DANC 6430 - 001 Screendance

  • Class Number: 12354
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 6510 - 001 Grad Teaching Methods

DANC 6510 - 001 Grad Teaching Methods

  • Class Number: 11492
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

DANC 6520 - 002 Adv Principles Teaching

DANC 6520 - 002 Adv Principles Teaching

DANC 6730 - 001 Grad Dance Performance


**CROSS•ROADS** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6730 - 001 Grad Dance Performance


**CROSS•ROADS** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6730 - 002 Grad Dance Performance


**MFA GRADUATE CONCERT** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6730 - 002 Grad Dance Performance

  • Class Number: 10082
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 5

**MFA GRADUATE CONCERT** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6730 - 003 Grad Dance Performance


**GROUNDING** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6730 - 003 Grad Dance Performance

  • Class Number: 16461
  • Instructor: GRAY, ROXANNE
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 5

**GROUNDING** Students will need to audition and be cast before registering for this course. Questions regarding rehearsals and performance schedules should be directed to the Concert Director.

DANC 6840 - 001 Graduate Capstone


This class meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm (DANC 6410 meets on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm)

DANC 6840 - 001 Graduate Capstone

  • Class Number: 13930
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

This class meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm (DANC 6410 meets on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:20pm)

DANC 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio

DANC 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio

  • Class Number: 14351
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 1732
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18