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DANCE 9A BEGINNING MODERN DANCE 1 Unit

Beginning fundamentals of modern dance. Techniques to develop the body as an expressive instrument (muscular control, endurance, balance, strength, flexibility). Study and analyze movement in space and time through exploration of force/effort, rhythm, form; experiments with basic movement, design and the structure of movement patterns and phrases. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8321 10:00am-12:15pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   DE LA ROCHA 
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
   #8235 12:30pm- 2:45pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11

DANCE 9B INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE 1 Unit

Recommended Preparation: Dance 9A.
Creative and traditional modern dance techniques with continuing emphasis on developing the body as a expressive instrument. Exploration, analysis and organization of essential elements utilized in the art and craft of modern dance. Experiments of increasing complexity (movement, design and structure). Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8329 10:00am-12:15pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   DE LA ROCHA 
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
   #8243 12:30pm- 2:45pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11

DANCE 13 PILATES-BASED METHOD FOR ALIGNMENT AND CORRECTION 1 Unit

Alignment and correctives work based on exercises and concepts developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Mat work with emphasis exercises on improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, coordination and breathing. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See ccounselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8405  2:45pm- 5:00pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11

DANCE 20 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Completion of two dance courses and approval of student project.
Individual projects relating to dance including, but not limited to research, written reports or papers, community project, choreography, demonstration, master class, recital or concert. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #8327                 TBA     I-S     C121   ARNWINE J A 
         9.0 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/6/11

DANCE 22A DANCE PERFORMANCE 2 Units

Recommended Preparation: Completion of one or more dance technique courses and Dance 8A, 8B or 8C.
Preparation, rehearsal and performance of individual and group works in all styles of dance, including, but not limited to ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern, tap, choreographed by faculty, guest artist/teachers and students for demonstrations, master classes, concerts and interdisciplinary projects/programs to be performed at one or more various venues on campus and in the community. Emphasis on performance skills. Requires participation in a dance performance. Maximum credit 4 units, 2 units each semester. Total of 108 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#8467  7:00pm-10:00pm MTuWTh  Lab     C108   KULLER R    
      Short Term: 06/27/11-08/18/11
No. 8467: Intensive lab combining acting, singing and dancing skills, culminating in a fully-staged revue with 10-piece orchestra. Admission by audition only. Auditions will be Thursday, May 5 & 12, 7-10pm; Friday, May 6, 2-5pm; Saturday, May 7, 1-4pm, in room C108. Students must be present for the for the full 3 hour audition. For futher, information, call Richard Kuller at 626-585-757 x 3240.


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