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

  • Class Number: 6481
  • Instructor: MEMMOTT, RUGER
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $489.00
  • Seats Available: 5

This class will meet in PAB to begin each day and move to MCD for the dance portion of the class. This class begins the week prior to the spring semester, Tuesday-Saturday, January 2-6. Class meets each day from 8am-5pm with a lunch break daily. Students are required to attend each session. 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. Please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus or Canvas. Please call 801-585-9963 with questions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
  • Class Number: 13572
  • Instructor: STACK, JASMINE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $25.00
  • Seats Available: 5

This class will meet in PAB to begin each day and move to MCD for the dance portion of the class. This class begins the week prior to the spring semester, Tuesday-Saturday, January 2-6. Class meets each day from 8am-5pm with a lunch break daily. Students are required to attend each session. 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. Please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus or Canvas. Please call 801-585-9963 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

  • Class Number: 3171
  • Instructor: MEMMOTT, RUGER
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

DANC 1320 - 001 Technique

DANC 1320 - 001 Technique

  • Class Number: 3172
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Instructor: STONE, SAM
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 1340 - 001 Ballet Technique I

DANC 1340 - 001 Ballet Technique I

  • Class Number: 7417
  • Instructor: CAPEN, EMMA
  • Instructor: HERRMANN, CARLY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

DANC 1420 - 001 Modern Workshop I

DANC 1420 - 001 Modern Workshop I

  • Class Number: 3174
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

DANC 1600 - 001 Dance Production I

DANC 1600 - 001 Dance Production I

  • Class Number: 13978
  • Instructor: BERTELLI, EM
  • Instructor: SANDBERG, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 1640 - 001 Elements Of Music

DANC 1640 - 001 Elements Of Music

  • Class Number: 3175
  • Instructor: CORBIN, DOUGLAS J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

DANC 1730 - 002 Viewing Dance

DANC 1730 - 002 Viewing Dance

DANC 2320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 2320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 2321 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 2321 - 001 Ballet Technique II

  • Class Number: 7693
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

DANC 2420 - 001 Interm Choreo/Improv

DANC 2420 - 001 Interm Choreo/Improv

  • Class Number: 3202
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: ST.PIERRE, KELLIE
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

DANC 2610 - 001 West African Dance

DANC 2610 - 001 West African Dance

  • Class Number: 7698
  • Instructor: BANCHERO, ROSEANNE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

DANC 3100 - 001 Screendance I

DANC 3100 - 001 Screendance I

  • Class Number: 15553
  • Instructor: MCDANIEL, KYMBERLY
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $100.00
  • Seats Available: 17

DANC 3260 - 001 Dance Production II

DANC 3260 - 001 Dance Production II

  • Class Number: 3204
  • 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: 3179
  • Instructor: CURLEY, LAUREN
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

DANC 3321 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 3321 - 001 Ballet Technique III

  • Class Number: 7690
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: PETERSON, SAYOKO
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

DANC 3610 - 001 Workshop III

DANC 3610 - 001 Workshop III

  • Class Number: 3205
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 3850 - 001 SpecTopics: Dance Tech

DANC 3850 - 001 SpecTopics: Dance Tech

  • Class Number: 15556
  • Instructor: Avelar, Kiri
  • Instructor: GRAY, ROXANNE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

DANC 4320 - 001 Dance Techniques

DANC 4320 - 001 Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 3181
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 28

DANC 4321 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 4321 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

  • Class Number: 7800
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: PETERSON, SAYOKO
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 34

DANC 4388 - 001 Dance Performance


**UTAH BALLET** 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


**UTAH BALLET** 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


**ALCHEMY** 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


**ALCHEMY** 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


**'LECTRIC EYE** 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: 20419
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 40

**'LECTRIC EYE** 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** 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

  • Class Number: 20420
  • Instructor: MURRAY, Melonie
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 16

**BALLET SENIOR SHOW** 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


**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: 20970
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5
  • 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 4461 - 001 Senior Capstone II

DANC 4461 - 001 Senior Capstone II

  • Class Number: 3219
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

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

  • Class Number: 3184
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, PAMELA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $100.00
  • Seats Available: 13

Class will occasionally be held in MCD 220. Please check your syllabus for days with room changes.

DANC 4711 - 001 Dance Histories II

DANC 4711 - 001 Dance Histories II

  • Class Number: 3185
  • Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

DANC 4851 - 001 Teaching Methods (7-12)

DANC 4851 - 001 Teaching Methods (7-12)

  • Class Number: 3220
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 28

DANC 4875 - 001 Contemporary Views

DANC 4875 - 001 Contemporary Views

  • Class Number: 3221
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $5.34
  • Seats Available: 14

DANC 4880 - 090 Internships

DANC 4880 - 090 Internships

  • Class Number: 7695
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project

DANC 4999 - 001 Hon Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 3222
  • Instructor: ALLOWAYS-RAMSEY, Chris
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

DANC 6120 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6120 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6121 - 001 Ballet Technique II

DANC 6121 - 001 Ballet Technique II

  • Class Number: 7694
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 29

DANC 6140 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6140 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 3180
  • Instructor: CURLEY, LAUREN
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

DANC 6141 - 001 Ballet Technique III

DANC 6141 - 001 Ballet Technique III

  • Class Number: 7691
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: PETERSON, SAYOKO
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

DANC 6160 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

DANC 6160 - 001 Grad Dance Techniques

  • Class Number: 3182
  • Instructor: DESCH, NATALIE
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

DANC 6161 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

DANC 6161 - 001 Ballet Technique IV

  • Class Number: 7692
  • Instructor: ANELOSKI, REBECCA
  • Instructor: PETERSON, SAYOKO
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

DANC 6220 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop II

DANC 6220 - 001 Grad Dance Workshop II

  • Class Number: 3223
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • Instructor: McMillan, Christine
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

DANC 6410 - 001 Grad Technology

DANC 6410 - 001 Grad Technology

  • Class Number: 17514
  • Instructor: Vanier, Luc M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

DANC 6440 - 001 Screendance Capstone

DANC 6440 - 001 Screendance Capstone

  • Class Number: 10936
  • Instructor: MCDANIEL, KYMBERLY
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 8

DANC 6520 - 001 Adv Principles Teaching

DANC 6520 - 001 Adv Principles Teaching

  • Class Number: 3224
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Instructor: PICKETT, SARA
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications

DANC 6640 - 001 Grad Exp Applications

DANC 6730 - 001 Grad Dance Performance


**UTAH BALLET** 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


**UTAH BALLET** 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: 20421
  • Instructor: CLIFTON, Daniel
  • 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 6730 - 004 Grad Dance Performance


**'LECTRIC EYE** 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: 20422
  • Instructor: HELLER, MOLLY
  • Component: Ensemble
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 5

**'LECTRIC EYE** 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: 13734
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6820 - 001 Aesthetics & Criticism

DANC 6820 - 001 Aesthetics & Criticism

  • Class Number: 11673
  • Instructor: HUMMASTI, SATU
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6830 - 001 GS-Dancing Bodies

DANC 6830 - 001 GS-Dancing Bodies

  • Class Number: 15555
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6850 - 001 Dance Studies Seminar

DANC 6850 - 001 Dance Studies Seminar

  • Class Number: 13733
  • Instructor: DEANS, JOSELLI
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

DANC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 3230
  • Instructor: HANDMAN, ERIC
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17