Dance and Music Courses for K-State Credit
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These courses are offered for credit through the Division of Continuing Education with the cooperation of various Kansas State University departments. Fees for these classes differ depending on special instructor and equipment needs. Students may view the recreational credit classes that are available and then move on to the iSIS site for enrollment. Link to Credit Class Policies.
Fees in addition to the base credit hour fee generally apply in order to cover other costs associated with offering the courses.
Dance Classes Available
Ballroom Dance, Middle East Dance, Swing and Salsa, Dance Conditioning, Zumba, Yoga 1 and 2
Ballroom Dance I — DANCE-599
Introduction to the principles of ballroom dancing. Includes dance terminology, dance position, correct body alignment and positions, and partnering. Techniques such as open and close positions, leading and following, and a variety of steps will be emphasized. The jitterbug, American waltz, foxtrot, and Latin steps will be taught.
Instructor: Hanna Parker hparker29@ksu.edu and Christopher Parker ccp@ksu.edu
SPRING 2013
#16945
Date: Jan 22 - May 7 (No class March 19)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $297.90 (Also available for non-credit through UFM)
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
FALL 2013
#16377
Date: Aug 27- Dec 10 (No class 11/26)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $297.90 (Also available for non-credit through UFM)
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Yoga 1 — DANCE599
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of Yoga postures and breathing, sequencing of exercises for a safe practice, ten or more postures and an introduction to the history and philosophy of Yoga.
Please bring a yoga/exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement. It is best not to eat for at least two hours before the class.
Instructor: Ana Franklin, 785-537-8224, yogaconnection@gmail.com
SPRING 2013
#17057
Date: Jan 22 - Mar 12 (T/TH)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#17000
Date: Jan 23- Mar 13 (M/W)
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#17001
Date: Jan 23- Mar 13 (M/W)
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#17068
Date: Mar 25 - May 8 (M/W)
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#17002
Date: Mar 25 - May 8 (M/W)
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
SUMMER 2013
#11483
Date: June 3- July 24 (M/W)
Time: 5:30-PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
FALL 2013
#16386
Date: Aug 28- Oct 16(T/TH) (No Class 9/2)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#16384
Date: Aug 28- Oct 16(M/W) (No Class 9/2)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#16385
Date: Aug 27- Oct 15(T/TH)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#16381
Date: Oct 21- Dec 11 (M/W) (No Class 11/25 & 11/27)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry#16382
Date: Oct 21- Dec 11 (M/W) (No Class 11/25 $ 11/27)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Yoga 2 — DANCE599
This course will detail ways that the student can use Yoga practice creatively to reach specific goals and respect individual needs. Practice areas will include adapting asanas and movement to the individual, using a variety of pranayama techniques, and a more detailed look at Patanjali's Yoga Sutra.
Please bring a yoga/exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement. It is best not to eat for at least two hours before the class.
Instructor: Ana Franklin, 785-537-8224, yogaconnection@gmail.com
SPRING 2013
#17069
Date: Mar 14 - May 9 (T/TH) ( No class 3/19, 3/21)
Time:10:30 AM -11:30 AM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
FALL 2013
#16383
Date: Oct 17- Dec 12 (T/Th) (No Class 11/26 & 11/28)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Middle Eastern Dance (Belly Dance)
This dance technique course will cover beginning level Middle Eastern dance movements, including hip and rib cage isolations, arm and hand movements, turns, traveling steps, percussive body movements, veil work, stage dynamics, combinations, and choreography. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of Middle Eastern music and rhythms, history, culture, and costuming, as they apply to the dance. This class is open to both men and women, however all students are expected to participate.
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Form-fitting clothing allows you and the instructor to check for proper alignment and technique. Footwear: bare feet, ballet slippers, or dance sandals.
Instructor: Amy Werner
SPRING 2013
#17051
Date: Jan 24 - May 9 (TH) ( No class 3/21)
Time:6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Fee: $315.90
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
FALL 2013
#16378
Date: Aug 29- Dec 12 (Th) (No Class 11/28)
Time: 6:45-7:45 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Swing & Salsa Dance
This is an intermediate course on swing dancing that emphasizes technique and style of Jitterbug, Lindy, and West Coast swing. The emphasis will be on partnering and rhythmic articulation. Demonstrations, performances, and videos will supplement the course.
Prerequisites: Ballroom Dance 1 or a minimum of 6 months of social level dance classes or significant training in Ballet, Jazz, or Modern dance is strongly recommended before entering this swing and salsa dance course.
Instructor:
Not offered at this time
Hip Hop Hustle
Hip Hop Hustle™ is a combination of easy to learn hip-hop dance moves perfectly choreographed to high energy and motivating music. It’s the ultimate dance challenge! Hip Hop Hustle™ requires no previous dance experience. The instruction is done in easy-to-learn blocks, so you learn and master each song. Once you try it, you’ll have more fun doing Hip Hop Hustle™ than any other format.
Instructor: Jennifer Brenner jennb@ksu.edu
SPRING 2013
#17074
Date: Jan 22- Mar 12 (T/TH)
Time:4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $388.30
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17079
Date: Mar 14 - May 9 (T/TH) ( No class 3/19, 3/21)
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
FALL 2013
#16376
Date: Aug 27- Oct 15 (T/TH) (No Class 9/2)
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16369
Date:Oct 17- Dec 12(T/TH) (No Class 11/26 & 11/28)
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, international and hip hop music with dancxe themes geared toward all levels of class participants. The dance routines feature fun and basic choreolography that is easily interpreted for all levels of dancers. Instructor: Jennifer Brenner jennib@ksu.edu
SPRING 2013
#17076
Date: Jan 22- Mar 12 (T/TH)
Time:1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fee: $388.30
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17130
Date: Jan 23 - Mar 13 (M/W)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17072
Date: Jan 23 - Mar 13 (M/W)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17081
Date: Mar 14 - May 9 (T/TH) ( No class 3/19, 3/21)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17056
Date: Mar 25 - May 8 (M/W)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
#17046
Date: Mar 25 - May 8 (M/W)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fee: $388.90
Location: Max Fitness 3011 Anderson Ave.
FALL 2013
#16371
Date: Aug 28- Oct 16 (M/W) (No Class 9/2)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16370
Date: Oct 21- Dec 11 (M/W) (No Class 11/25 & 11/27)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16380
Date: Aug 26- Oct 16 (M/W) Class 9/2)
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16379
Date: Oct 21 - Dec 11 (M/W) (No Class 11/25 & 11/27)
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16373
Date: Aug 27- Oct 15 (T/TH)
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
#16372
Date: Oct 17- Dec 12 (T/TH) (No Class 11/26 & 11/28)
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Fee:
Location: Ahearn 301, Ahearn Complex, 3rd floor, Gymnasium door entry
Music Classes Available
This group keyboard class is designed for beginners with little or no previous keyboard instruction. Basic concepts to be studied include: note and rhythm reading, fundamental theory, basic chord-building, simple improvisation, and group and individual playing. Outside practice is essential for progress in this class. Required text: Adult Piano Method, Bk 1, by Fred Kern, et al. Hal Leonard Publ (2005), Available at Glenn's Music, 413 Ponytz Ave (539-1926). For questions and inquiries, please contact the instructor, Dr. Virginia Houser, at vhouser@ksu.edu. Enrollment restrictions - this class is for non-music majors only.
SUMMER 2013
#11779
Date: May 30- June 25 (T/Th)
Time: 6:00-7:40 PM
Fee: $285.90
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