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.
Attention: Classroom assignments may change between the time you
register and when classes begin. Please check your class schedule for the latest classroom location
information before attending class.
DANC 1010 - 005 Dance in Culture
This class will meet in PAB to begin each day and move to MCD for the dance portion of the class. This class meets over Spring Break, Monday-Friday, March 10-14. Class meets in person each day from 8am-5pm with a lunch break daily. Additionally this class will meet April 14 from 6-8 pm in MCD 240. Students are required to attend each session in person. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures, assignments, and exams. Readings and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class. To prevent time conflict errors, register for the other classes first, then add this class using a permission code. Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continue.utah.edu/codes Please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus or Canvas. Please email academic@utah.edu with questions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
DANC 1010 - 005 Dance in Culture
- Class Number: 11867
- Instructor: STACK, JASMINE
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 40
This class will meet in PAB to begin each day and move to MCD for the dance portion of the class. This class meets over Spring Break, Monday-Friday, March 10-14. Class meets in person each day from 8am-5pm with a lunch break daily. Additionally this class will meet April 14 from 6-8 pm in MCD 240. Students are required to attend each session in person. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures, assignments, and exams. Readings and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class. To prevent time conflict errors, register for the other classes first, then add this class using a permission code. Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continue.utah.edu/codes Please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus or Canvas. Please email academic@utah.edu with questions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
DANC 1015 - 090 Dance Appreciation
This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
DANC 1015 - 090 Dance Appreciation
This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
DANC 1600 - 001 Dance Production I
DANC 1600 - 001 Dance Production I
- Class Number: 12170
- Instructor: BERTELLI, EM
- Instructor: SANDBERG, BENJAMIN
- Component: Practicum
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 25
DANC 2610 - 001 West African Dance
DANC 2610 - 001 West African Dance
- Class Number: 7015
- Instructor: BANCHERO, ROSEANNE
- Component: Studio
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 30
DANC 3960 - 001 Intro to Dance Therapy
This hybrid course will meet in-person in MCD 220 on the following Saturdays: February 1st from 9am to 6pm, March 22nd from 9am to 6pm and April 12th from 9am to 1pm. This course is intended for students who have beginner/fundamental dance proficiency. This class focuses on the knowledge necessary to develop clinical skills in the use of dance/movement therapy. It develops students’ theoretical and practical understanding of body awareness, movement response and interaction as they inform a foundational understanding of dance/movement therapy practice.
DANC 3960 - 001 Intro to Dance Therapy
- Class Number: 20016
- Component: Special Topics
- Type: Hybrid
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 15
This hybrid course will meet in-person in MCD 220 on the following Saturdays: February 1st from 9am to 6pm, March 22nd from 9am to 6pm and April 12th from 9am to 1pm. This course is intended for students who have beginner/fundamental dance proficiency. This class focuses on the knowledge necessary to develop clinical skills in the use of dance/movement therapy. It develops students’ theoretical and practical understanding of body awareness, movement response and interaction as they inform a foundational understanding of dance/movement therapy practice.
DANC 3961 - 001 Evolving Pointe History
This course investigates the historical relationship between pointe shoes, pointe technique, and pointe technology to gain a better understanding of how this historical knowledge can be reflected in today’s pointe pedagogy.
DANC 3961 - 001 Evolving Pointe History
- Class Number: 18109
- Instructor: CAPEN, EMMA
- Component: Special Topics
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 20
This course investigates the historical relationship between pointe shoes, pointe technique, and pointe technology to gain a better understanding of how this historical knowledge can be reflected in today’s pointe pedagogy.
DANC 4388 - 001 Dance Performance
**ANEW: A Black History Month Celebration** 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
- Class Number: 2969
- Instructor: CARDINAL, SOPH
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- Instructor: MAIKIDOU POUTRINO, ALEXIA
- Instructor: MEMMOTT, RUGER
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 50
**ANEW: A Black History Month Celebration** 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
**CLASSIQUE** 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: 9245
- Instructor: CAPEN, EMMA
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Instructor: SHEEDY-KRAMER, JUSTINE
- Instructor: TESCH, MAGGIE
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 50
**CLASSIQUE** 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
**MODERN SENIOR 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
- Class Number: 11264
- Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
- Instructor: ROBERTSON, KARA
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.5 - 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 35
**MODERN SENIOR 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 - 005 Dance Performance
**BALLET SENIOR SHOW** All seniors presenting work in the Ballet Senior Show are required to register for this course. Performers will need to audition and be cast before registering.
DANC 4388 - 005 Dance Performance
- Class Number: 16380
- Instructor: MURRAY, Melonie
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 40
**BALLET SENIOR SHOW** All seniors presenting work in the Ballet Senior Show are required to register for this course. Performers will need to audition and be cast before registering.
DANC 4388 - 007 Dance Performance
**ACDA** 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 - 007 Dance Performance
- Class Number: 16859
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 25
**ACDA** 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 4511 - 001 Exp Anatomy for Dance
Class will occasionally be held in MCD 220. Please check your syllabus for days with room changes.
DANC 4511 - 001 Exp Anatomy for Dance
DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project
DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project
- Class Number: 3006
- Instructor: McMillan, Christine
- Component: Honors Thesis Project
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 10
DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications
DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications
- Class Number: 7244
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- Instructor: McMillan, Christine
- Component: Practicum
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 5
DANC 6730 - 001 Grad Dance Performance
**ANEW: A Black History Month Celebration** 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
- Class Number: 2974
- Instructor: CARDINAL, SOPH
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- Instructor: MAIKIDOU POUTRINO, ALEXIA
- Instructor: MEMMOTT, RUGER
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 5
**ANEW: A Black History Month Celebration** 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
**CLASSIQUE** 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: 9246
- Instructor: CAPEN, EMMA
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Instructor: SHEEDY-KRAMER, JUSTINE
- Instructor: TESCH, MAGGIE
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 5
**CLASSIQUE** 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
**MODERN SENIOR 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
- Class Number: 16381
- Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
- Instructor: ROBERTSON, KARA
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 6.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 5
**MODERN SENIOR 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 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters
DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters
- Class Number: 3014
- Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
- Component: Thesis Research
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 12.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 20