DAN Course Student Learning Outcomes

This is a draft edition of the 2026-2027 catalog. Information is subject to change.

DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation

CSLOs are under review.

DAN 132 - Jazz Dance (Beginning)

Students will be able to observe and repeat kinesthetically, jazz combination steps at the beginning level.

Students will be able to perform a series of jazz combinations.

DAN 135 - Ballet, Beginning

Students will be able to observe and repeat basic ballet steps and techniques.

Students will be able to perform a series of ballet combinations.

DAN 138 - Modern Dance, Beginning

Students will be able to observe and repeat modern dance steps and techniques at the beginning level.

Students will be able to perform a series of modern dance combinations.

DAN 144 - Tap Dance (Beginning)

Students will be able to observe and repeat, kinesthetically, tap steps at the beginning level.

Students will be able to perform a series of tap combinations.

DAN 188 - Choreography I: Improvisation for Composition

Students will be able to create original improvisational dance forms.

Students will be able to participate as an integral part of the group process of dance.

Students will be able to perform an original choreographed piece.

DAN 232 - Jazz Dance (Intermediate)

Students will be able to observe and repeat, kinesthetically, jazz combination steps at the intermediate level.

Students will be able to perform a series of jazz combinations.

DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate)

Students will be able to observe and repeat ballet steps and techniques at the intermediate level.

Students will be able to perform a series of ballet combinations.

DAN 238 - Modern Dance Intermediate

Students will be able to observe and repeat modern dance steps and techniques at the intermediate level.

Students will be able to perform a series of intermediate modern dance combinations.

DAN 244 - Tap Dance (Intermediate)

Students will be able to observe and repeat tap steps at the intermediate level.

Students will be able to perform a series of tap combinations.

DAN 281 - Dance Performance

CSLOs are under review.

DAN 287 - Concert Dance Company

CSLOs are under review.

DAN 288 - Choreography II: Elements of Dance Composition

Students will be able to create original choreographic works using choreographic principles at the intermediate level.

Students will be able to participate as an integral part of the group process of dance.

Students will be able to perform an original choreographed piece.

DAN 295 - Independent Study: Dance

Students will be able to complete the project as designed.

Students will be able to engage in the creative and interpretive process relating to the project.

Students will be able to formulate a project plan in coordination with the instructor with clear objectives and learning outcomes.