Undergraduate Program

Summer Term Schedule

Summer 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
DANC 200-01 Anatomy and Kinesiology Anne Wilcox TR 9:00AM - 1:10PM
DANC 200 is an anatomy and kinesiology course that focuses primarily on skeletal, muscular, connective tissue structure and function, as well as kinesiological principles relating to the movement of dance. The course begins with an introduction to bone identification and anatomical language. Establishing a solid understanding of anatomical names, boney landmarks, directional words, and regional terms will orient students for the remainder of the course work. The investigation continues with the muscular system looking at macro and micro-structure of muscle tissue, function of muscles, specific muscle group function, ways to strengthen/stretch specific muscle groups, and how nutrition affects bone and muscle health for the dancer/athlete. The class will several texts including: Get Up and Learn: Anatomy by Anne Wilcox, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology by Karen Clippinger and will supplement this text with a chapter from Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body, among others. In addition, the class will use the hands-on apparatus, Build Your Own Body©, by Active Learning Games©, to learn the names and locations of bones and muscle groups. This class incorporates conventional and unconventional approaches to studying anatomy and will utilize active participation, dance movement, interactive play, improvisation, reading, writing, discussion, illustrative drawing, poetry, video, and creative design. The course will use both written tests, practical demonstration, and creative projects as a means of evaluating students’ knowledge and understanding of the material. Location (TR 9:00AM - 1:10PM)
DANC 218-01 Into the Present Moment Debra Corea MWF 9:30AM - 12:10PM
This experiential course invites pausing and reflecting on the habits of mind, cultivating awareness of the present moment, which is the only moment available to learn and live. Students will be guided in meditation and insight techniques, relaxation, and other mindfulness practices. Incorporating mindfulness into daily life, class discussion, reading, and writing assignments will support understanding and personal growth. Location (MWF 9:30AM - 12:10PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
DANC 218-01 Into the Present Moment Debra Corea
This experiential course invites pausing and reflecting on the habits of mind, cultivating awareness of the present moment, which is the only moment available to learn and live. Students will be guided in meditation and insight techniques, relaxation, and other mindfulness practices. Incorporating mindfulness into daily life, class discussion, reading, and writing assignments will support understanding and personal growth.
Tuesday and Thursday
DANC 200-01 Anatomy and Kinesiology Anne Wilcox
DANC 200 is an anatomy and kinesiology course that focuses primarily on skeletal, muscular, connective tissue structure and function, as well as kinesiological principles relating to the movement of dance. The course begins with an introduction to bone identification and anatomical language. Establishing a solid understanding of anatomical names, boney landmarks, directional words, and regional terms will orient students for the remainder of the course work. The investigation continues with the muscular system looking at macro and micro-structure of muscle tissue, function of muscles, specific muscle group function, ways to strengthen/stretch specific muscle groups, and how nutrition affects bone and muscle health for the dancer/athlete. The class will several texts including: Get Up and Learn: Anatomy by Anne Wilcox, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology by Karen Clippinger and will supplement this text with a chapter from Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body, among others. In addition, the class will use the hands-on apparatus, Build Your Own Body©, by Active Learning Games©, to learn the names and locations of bones and muscle groups. This class incorporates conventional and unconventional approaches to studying anatomy and will utilize active participation, dance movement, interactive play, improvisation, reading, writing, discussion, illustrative drawing, poetry, video, and creative design. The course will use both written tests, practical demonstration, and creative projects as a means of evaluating students’ knowledge and understanding of the material.