Departmental Advisors
Modern Dance Program Head
Sara Pickett
MCD 124
Undergraduate Advising
CFA Advisors
MCD 126
Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies
Satu Hummasti
MCD 112
Associate Director, 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 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
DANC 107 - 001 Dance-Creative Process
This class is for Non-Majors. This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.
DANC 107 - 001 Dance-Creative Process
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
DANC 643 - 001 Screendance
This class may meet on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am. Please see syllabus for exact schedule.
DANC 643 - 001 Screendance
- Class Number: 12235
- Instructor: MCDANIEL, KYMBERLY
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $559.00
- Seats Available: 5
This class may meet on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am. Please see syllabus for exact schedule.
DANC 1010 - 001 Dance in Culture
This class is for Non-Modern Dance Majors.
DANC 1010 - 001 Dance in Culture
DANC 1013 - 002 History of Hip-Hop
This class meets during fall break, October 9 – 13th, from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break). Students are required to attend each class session. 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: Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continuinged.utah.edu/_resources/images/_cece/academic/docs/f23-permission-numbers.pdf 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 . Please call 801.585.9963 to be added to the waitlist or with questions. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
DANC 1013 - 002 History of Hip-Hop
- Class Number: 18535
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $10.00
- Seats Available: 16
This class meets during fall break, October 9 – 13th, from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break). Students are required to attend each class session. 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: Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continuinged.utah.edu/_resources/images/_cece/academic/docs/f23-permission-numbers.pdf 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 . Please call 801.585.9963 to be added to the waitlist or with questions. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
DANC 2640 - 001 Rhythm, Music and Dance
DANC 2640 - 001 Rhythm, Music and Dance
- Class Number: 8039
- Instructor: SHEEDY-KRAMER, JUSTINE
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 16
DANC 4388 - 001 Dance Performance
**BIG BEATS** 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: 1122
- Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.5 - 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 49
**BIG BEATS** 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: 10646
- Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.5 - 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 48
**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
**SOD FALL 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: 19283
- Instructor: PIANTINO, Pablo
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.5 - 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 50
**SOD FALL 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 - 004 Dance Performance
**MODERN 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 - 004 Dance Performance
- Class Number: 19284
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.5 - 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 50
**MODERN 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 4410 - 001 Making Dances
DANC 4410 - 001 Making Dances
- Class Number: 7734
- Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 21
DANC 4460 - 001 Senior Capstone I
DANC 4460 - 001 Senior Capstone I
- Class Number: 14380
- Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Component: Seminar
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 21
DANC 4510 - 001 Anatomy for Dance
DANC 4510 - 001 Anatomy for Dance
- Class Number: 1890
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- 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: 1893
- Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 22
DANC 4611 - 001 Teaching Methods: SPED
The course will meet in #260 MCD on Fridays from 12:15-1:45pm for the 1st 5-6 weeks. Students also need to be available to visit schools in the community each week with Adaptive and Inclusive Programs, but that specific schedule is TBD. One of the community sites is at Tanner Dance on the U’s campus, with classes that meet on Saturdays between 10:30am-11:30am and/or 11:45am-12:45pm. Students will do their observations and practice teaching at community sites TBD throughout the semester. On the final Friday of the fall semester, the group will meet again on Friday from 12:15-1:45pm for a wrap-up discussion.
DANC 4611 - 001 Teaching Methods: SPED
- Class Number: 18629
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- Component: Lab/ Discussion
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 19
The course will meet in #260 MCD on Fridays from 12:15-1:45pm for the 1st 5-6 weeks. Students also need to be available to visit schools in the community each week with Adaptive and Inclusive Programs, but that specific schedule is TBD. One of the community sites is at Tanner Dance on the U’s campus, with classes that meet on Saturdays between 10:30am-11:30am and/or 11:45am-12:45pm. Students will do their observations and practice teaching at community sites TBD throughout the semester. On the final Friday of the fall semester, the group will meet again on Friday from 12:15-1:45pm for a wrap-up discussion.
DANC 4850 - 001 Teaching Methods K-6
DANC 4850 - 001 Teaching Methods K-6
- Class Number: 1121
- Instructor: Larson, Lynne
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 31
DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project
DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project
- Class Number: 1765
- Instructor: ALLOWAYS-RAMSEY, Chris
- 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: 18669
- 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 6230 - 001 Workshop III
DANC 6230 - 001 Workshop III
- Class Number: 6660
- Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
- Component: Laboratory
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 8
DANC 6350 - 001 Dance Histories I
DANC 6350 - 001 Dance Histories I
- Class Number: 1776
- Instructor: DEANS, JOSELLI
- Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 3
DANC 6430 - 001 Screendance
DANC 6430 - 001 Screendance
- Class Number: 13238
- Instructor: MCDANIEL, KYMBERLY
- Component: Seminar
- Type: In Person
- Units: 4.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 10
DANC 6510 - 001 Grad Teaching Methods
DANC 6510 - 001 Grad Teaching Methods
- Class Number: 12223
- Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
- Component: Seminar
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 15
DANC 6730 - 001 Grad Dance Performance
**BIG BEATS** 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: 1874
- Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 6.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 4
**BIG BEATS** 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: 10647
- Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 6.0
- 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
**SOD FALL DANCE** 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: 19285
- Instructor: PIANTINO, Pablo
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 6.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 5
**SOD FALL DANCE** 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 - 004 Grad Dance Performance
**MODERN 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 - 004 Grad Dance Performance
- Class Number: 19286
- Component: Ensemble
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 6.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 5
**MODERN 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 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio
DANC 6950 - 001 Thesis Research Studio
- Class Number: 15969
- Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
- Component: Studio
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 3
DANC 6951 - 001 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 001 Directed Research
- Class Number: 1778
- Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 002 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 002 Directed Research
- Class Number: 1894
- Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 003 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 003 Directed Research
- Class Number: 1895
- Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 004 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 004 Directed Research
- Class Number: 1896
- Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 10
DANC 6951 - 005 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 005 Directed Research
- Class Number: 4264
- Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 5
DANC 6951 - 006 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 006 Directed Research
- Class Number: 4521
- Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 10
DANC 6951 - 008 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 008 Directed Research
- Class Number: 5153
- Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 009 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 009 Directed Research
- Class Number: 5154
- Instructor: SANDBERG, BENJAMIN
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 011 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 011 Directed Research
- Class Number: 16076
- Instructor: BOBICK, MELISSA
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 2
DANC 6951 - 012 Directed Research
DANC 6951 - 012 Directed Research
- Class Number: 17214
- Instructor: McMillan, Christine
- Component: Independent Study
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 5.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 1
DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters
DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters
- Class Number: 1779
- Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
- Component: Thesis Research
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0 - 12.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 18