Dance Courses

 

Our mission is to provide an extensive curriculum in dance theory and practice that is socially and culturally inclusive through which students can experience a wide range of dance perspectives, genres, develop their choreographic voice, and explore freedom of movement while preserving the history and integrity of the dance discipline. 


DANCE 1
History of Dance
units, hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Survey of Dance History: Critical reflections and analysis of classical, contemporary, social, and traditional dance; the works of early of major choreographers through twenty-first century; discussion and analysis of dance within its cultural context. 
1008.00
AA/AS area 3; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3A;
 

DANCE 6
Dance Production, Rehearsal and Performance
units, hours lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Development of elements, specific tasks necessary for production and performance: Planning, preparation and evaluation of student and faculty compositions. 
1008.10
 
 

DANCE 7
Global Dance Perspectives
units, hours lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: AFRAM 032 or ANTHR 003 or DANCE 001 or ETHST 001.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
 

Study of dance via travel to country of origin: Spiritual values, history, language, folklore and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study. 
1008.10
AA/AS area 3;
 

DANCE 8A
Dance Composition and Choreography
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: DANCE 060 or DANCE 061 or DANCE 064 or DANCE 065 or DANCE 068 or DANCE 069.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of skills, technique,choreographic devices and elements for dance composition: Improvisation, accompaniment, ideas culminating in the presentation of original movement or performance and evaluation. 
1008.10
 
 

DANCE 49
Independent Study in Dance
.5 – 5 units, .5 – 5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Dance. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 
1008.00
 
 

DANCE 60
Ballet I
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms and musicality. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 61
Ballet II
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: DANCE 060.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, musicality and movement quality. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 62
Ballet III
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet of an advanced/intermediate level: Including continued study of classical alignment, adagio, petit and grand allegro. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 63
Ballet IV
unit, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of advanced ballet: Including body alignment, placement, advanced adagio, advanced petit and grand allegro, and classical variations. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 64
Jazz Dance I
unit, hours lab, (GR)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of beginning to intermediate level proficiency in skills related to rhythm, dance production, stagecraft and choreography. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 65
Jazz Dance II
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: DANCE 064.
Other: Conditional Enrollment: Instructor’s Approval.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of intermediate to advanced skills/knowledge related to body awareness and body mechanics, musicality, choreography and evolution of jazz dance forms. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 66
Jazz Dance III
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR)
Recommended Preparation: DANCE 065 or Instructor’s approval.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Course study under this section may be repeated three times.

Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Intermediate-advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 67
Jazz Dance IV
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Other: Conditional Enrollment: Instructor’s approval.
Recommended Preparation: DANCE 065 or DANCE 066.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 68
Modern Dance I
unit, hours lab, (GR)
 
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of beginning skills and techniques emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 69
Modern Dance II
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: DANCE 068 or instructor permission.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of intermediate skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day and the development of individual movement styles. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 70
Modern Dance III
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: DANCE 069.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of advanced/intermediate skills and techniques in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, history, the development of choreography, individual movement styles and performance. 
1008.00
CSU area E;
 

DANCE 71
Modern Dance IV
units, hour lecture, hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: DANCE 070.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
 

Study and development of advanced skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, the historical, philosophical and social evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day, choreography, performance and repertory work. 
1008.00
CSU area E;