Folk Dance Courses

 
DANCFOLK 9
Dance Movement Curriculum Integration
units, hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
 
Introduction to form and function of dance movement: Terminology, vocabulary and age appropriate teaching methods useful in translating movement principles in school-age settings; drawing from experimental, modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, world dance, and Pilates body mechanics; includes cross-curricular/interdisciplinary integration, lesson planning, K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Standards. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 10
Beginning Hip-Hop and Break Dance
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 
Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of Hip Hop and Break Dance: Body alignment, B-boying, B-girling, individuality, carriage of the torso, musicality, stage performance and art as social justice. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 57
Haitian Folkloric Dance I
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Not open to students who have completed DANCE 80.

Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Beginning skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham technique-Isolations, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; exploration of dance pioneers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 58
Haitian Folkloric Dance II
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: DANCFOLK 057 or Instructor’s approval.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Not open to students who have completed DANCE 81.

Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Intermediate skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham Technique-isolation, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, and movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; choreographers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance globally. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 72
Jazz Tap I
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Not open to students who have completed DANCE 72.

Study and development of the beginning skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its anthropological origins to the present including African vernacular jazz dance influences. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 73
Jazz Tap II
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Not open for students who have completed DANCE 73.

Intense study and development of the intermediate skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its African origins to the present; influence on jazz dance; study and development of related skills and techniques. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 76
West African Folkloric Dance I
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Not open to students who have completed DANCE 76.

Study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and spiritual dimensions of various indigenous ethnic groups. 
1008.10
CSU area E;

DANCFOLK 77
West African Folkloric Dance II
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Not open to students who have completed DANCE 77.

Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of various indigenous ethnic groups. 
1008.10
CSU area E;

DANCFOLK 78
West African Dance Folkloric III
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 
Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Senegal and Guinea: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 78. 1008.10
CSU area C1, E;

DANCFOLK 79
West African Folkloric Dance IV
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 
Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea and other West African nations: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 79. 1008.10
CSU area C1, E;

DANCFOLK 92
Latin-Caribbean Folk Dance I
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 
Development of beginning folkloric techniques specific to Latin-Caribbean dance expression: Rumba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, classical ballroom, Punta, Chumba, and Afro-Cuban dance styles. Not open for credit to students who have completed DANCE 92. 1008.10
CSU area C1, E;

DANCFOLK 97
Anatomy of Movement
units, hours lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)

Study of structure, functions and actions of major muscles, joints, and bones specific to dance-athletic motions and other varying movement modalities: Examination of anatomical awareness of healthy and unhealthy movement patterns. Practice of movement exercises and muscle building in clay on skeletons. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 100
Pilates Mat Teacher Training I
units, hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
 
Body mechanics and basic exercises for injury prevention and athletic performance: Critical analysis and evaluation of Pilates industry standards and requirements for teaching Mat to diverse populations in fitness, health and wellness environments. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 103
Restorative Mind Body Healing I
unit, hour lecture (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
 
Exploration of restorative practices and well-being: Experiential therapeutic breathing techniques and improvements for mental health and mind-body wellness, working for diverse cultures. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 104
Restorative Mind Body Healing II
unit, hour lecture (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
 
Continuation of DANCFOLK 103: Group discussions; experiential therapeutic breathing techniques, universal dance breathing exercises, and mind-body wellness; examines impact of society on body image and identity for diverse cultures. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 105
Restorative Mind Body Healing III
unit, hour lecture (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Continuation of DANCFOLK 104: Advanced restorative mind-body healing techniques for diverse cultures; perspectives in self-reflective practice; socio-cultural competency development in mind-body wellness industries. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 110
Mat Teacher Training II
units, hours lecture (GR or P/NP)

Continuation of DANCFOLK 100: Explores intermediate Pilates-based Mat conditioning exercises taught to enhance dance training, athletic performance and injury prevention strategies. 
1008.10

DANCFOLK 112
Pilates Joyful Movement I: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
 
Introduction to theory and practice of Joseph Pilates’ movement principles: Teaching and learning methodologies, observation and documenting teaching practices in one-on-one and group settings. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 113
Pilates Joyful Movement II: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Continuation of DANCFOLK 112: Continued observation of certified Pilates group and private classes; study of Joseph Pilates teaching methods. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 114
Pilates Joyful Movement III: Personal Observation Student Teaching
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Continuation of DANCFOLK 113: Practice of teaching beginning level Joseph Pilates techniques and contributing compensatory movement patterns. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 117
Pilates Technique I
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Fundamental training of muscles of the torso: Stabilization and strengthening techniques for diverse body types, controlled exercises to increase core strength, postural stability, and optimize performance for dancers, movers, and everyday people. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 118
Pilates Technique II
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Continuation of DANCFOLK 117: Beginning exercises on Pilates equipment for increased control and balance, core stabilization, and increased ranges of motion for the complete spine, hips, and shoulders. 1008.10

DANCFOLK 119
Pilates Technique III
.5 units, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Continuation of DANCFOLK 118: Improvement of mastery over intermediate exercises to optimize performance for dancers, movers and students seeking to continue through certification; introduces beginning exercises on Pilates equipment. 1008.10