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 123 - 001 Non Major Dance Composition

DANC 123 - 001 Non Major Dance Composition

DANC 396 - 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 396 - 001 Intro to Dance Therapy

  • Class Number: 20105
  • Instructor: SCHMIDT, SARA
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $505.00
  • Seats Available: 3

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.

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
  • Class Number: 11867
  • Instructor: STACK, JASMINE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $25.00
  • Seats Available: 27

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 1023 - 001 Non Maj-Dance Compositn

DANC 1023 - 001 Non Maj-Dance Compositn

DANC 1320 - 001 Technique

DANC 1320 - 001 Technique

DANC 1340 - 001 Ballet Technique I

DANC 1340 - 001 Ballet Technique I

  • Class Number: 6781
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

DANC 1420 - 001 Modern Workshop I

DANC 1420 - 001 Modern Workshop I

  • Class Number: 2960
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: GARCÍA, STEPHANIE
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

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: -2

DANC 1640 - 001 Elements Of Music

DANC 1640 - 001 Elements Of Music

  • Class Number: 2961
  • Instructor: CORBIN, DOUGLAS J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

DANC 1730 - 001 Viewing Dance

DANC 1730 - 001 Viewing Dance

DANC 2320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 2320 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2963
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

DANC 2321 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 2321 - 001 Ballet Technique II

  • Class Number: 7011
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

DANC 2420 - 001 Interm Choreo/Improv

DANC 2420 - 001 Interm Choreo/Improv

  • Class Number: 2987
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

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: 11

DANC 3260 - 001 Dance Production II

DANC 3260 - 001 Dance Production II

  • Class Number: 2989
  • Instructor: BERTELLI, EM
  • Instructor: PETERSON, William
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

DANC 3320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 3320 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2965
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: GARCÍA, STEPHANIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

DANC 3321 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 3321 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 3610 - 001 Workshop III

DANC 3610 - 001 Workshop III

  • Class Number: 2990
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

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
  • Instructor: SCHMIDT, SARA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

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: 19

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 4320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 4320 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2967
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

DANC 4321 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 4321 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

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


**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


**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: 37

**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: 24

**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 4461 - 001 Senior Capstone II

DANC 4461 - 001 Senior Capstone II

  • Class Number: 3003
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

DANC 4511 - 001 Exp Anatomy for Dance

DANC 4511 - 001 Exp Anatomy for Dance

  • Class Number: 2970
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $100.00
  • Seats Available: 13

DANC 4711 - 001 Dance Histories II

DANC 4711 - 001 Dance Histories II

  • Class Number: 2971
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

DANC 4851 - 001 Teaching Methods (7-12)

DANC 4851 - 001 Teaching Methods (7-12)

  • Class Number: 3004
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 4875 - 001 Contemporary Views

DANC 4875 - 001 Contemporary Views

  • Class Number: 3005
  • Instructor: JONES, CHLOE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

DANC 4880 - 090 Internships

DANC 4880 - 090 Internships

  • Class Number: 7013
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

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 6120 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6120 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2964
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6121 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 6121 - 001 Ballet Technique II

  • Class Number: 7012
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6140 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6140 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2966
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: GARCÍA, STEPHANIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6160 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6160 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 2968
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: WILLIAMS, BASHAUN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 6161 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 6161 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 6220 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop II

DANC 6220 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop II

  • Class Number: 3007
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 6440 - 001 Screendance Capstone

DANC 6440 - 001 Screendance Capstone

  • Class Number: 9736
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 6520 - 001 Adv Principles Teaching

DANC 6520 - 001 Adv Principles Teaching

  • Class Number: 3008
  • Instructor: DEANS, JOSELLI
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications

DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications

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


**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


**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 6810 - 001 Research Design

DANC 6810 - 001 Research Design

  • Class Number: 11979
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 6820 - 001 Aesthetics & Criticism

DANC 6820 - 001 Aesthetics & Criticism

  • Class Number: 10312
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 6830 - 001 GS-Dancing Bodies

DANC 6830 - 001 GS-Dancing Bodies

  • Class Number: 13112
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 6850 - 001 Dance Studies Seminar

DANC 6850 - 001 Dance Studies Seminar

  • Class Number: 11978
  • Instructor: DEANS, JOSELLI
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio

DANC 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio

  • Class Number: 18110
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

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: 4