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| DANCE 2 | HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR DANCERS | 2 Units |
Physical, psychological and professional health and fitness issues and needs of dancers and dance related activities. Analysis and exploration of effective training and conditioning, diet and fitness, injury prevention and care, and positive behaviors for career and lifelong wellness. Assessment skills regarding diet and training products and the impact of substance abuse. For dancers and individuals interested (in careers) in dance and dance-related alternatives, including, but not limited to, performance, choreography, teaching, training and physical therapy; open to all students. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#1636 7:15am- 8:50am TuTh LecLab W203 MAGEE C R
#1339 Noon- 1:35pm MW LecLab W203 MAGEE C R
| DANCE 4H | WORLD ETHNIC DANCE: SPAIN/PORTUGAL | 1 Unit |
Dance skills and techniques specific to traditional dance forms of various world cultures; history; music, rhythms and accent, instruments and tonal qualities; body carriage and style; steps, patterns and combinations; parts/sections of and whole dances. Section may concentrate on one country/dance form or include combination of regional dances and dance forms. 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
#0433 1:35pm- 3:10pm MW Lab W201 CORONA C
No. 0433: Focus on flamenco dancing. Students are required to purchase flamenco shoes. Information is available in the division office, room C121.
| DANCE 5A | SOCIAL DANCE | 1 Unit |
Skills in popular social dances of the late 19th to mid-20th century century; a chronological survey including, but not limited to, waltz, foxtrot, Charleston, swing, cha cha cha, rhumba, samba, mambo, merengue, tango. 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
#1813 6:50pm-10:10pm W Lab W201 NORRIS N N
& 6:50pm-10:10pm W W201 MATLOVSKY P
| DANCE 5B | SOCIAL DANCE | 1 Unit |
Skills in popular dances of the latter part of the 20th century including, but not limited to twist, salsa, hip hop, country/western line dancing, Latin, swing, tango. 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
#1630 6:50pm-10:10pm W Lab W201 NORRIS N N
& 6:50pm-10:10pm W W201 MATLOVSKY P
| DANCE 6A | BEGINNING TAP | 1 Unit |
Beginning fundamentals of tap dance technique; basic traditional tap steps and combinations, elementary rhythmic and syncopated structures and stylistic patterns. Historical and cultural influences, basic vocabulary of the idiom. 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
#0398 4:45pm- 6:20pm MW Lab W201 KULLER R
| DANCE 8A | BEGINNING COMPOSITION AND CHOREOGRAPHY | 1 Unit |
Introduction to the elements and basic principles of dance composition and choreography and their application to all styles of dance, including, but not limited to ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern and tap; exploration and experimentation through improvisation and problem solving with varied literal and nonliteral themes, differing forms, working methods and processes, musical forms and alternative accompaniments in order to design and create movement phrases and compositions for individual and group arrangements . Final projects presentation/performance. Recommended completion of at least one dance technique course. 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
#0399 10:25am- Noon MW Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
| DANCE 8B | INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION AND CHOREOGRAPHY | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Dance 8A.
Continued exploration and application of compositional elements in designing and creating movement phrases and compositions of greater length and complexity with emphasis on technique and presentation; experimentation with self-constructed/designed accompaniment of nontraditional style including sounds, silence, voice, words and phrases. Solo or group composition presentation/performance. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours of laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#0403 10:25am- Noon MW Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
| 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
#2241 8:50am-10:25am MW Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
#0617 Noon- 1:35pm MW Lab W201 SHAW R
#1691 2:35pm- 4:10pm TuTh Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
#0478 7:00pm- 8:35pm TuTh Lab W203 PAPPAS R
| DANCE 9B | INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): 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
#0491 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
| DANCE 9C | ADVANCED MODERN DANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Dance 9B
Advanced techniques and continued exploration of elements of modern dance. 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
#0458 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh Lab W203 BANKS-SMITH
| DANCE 10 | MODERN DANCE PRODUCTION | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: Audition or completion of DANCE 9A-C.
Participation in dance performance and staging. 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
Students are required to buy ballet slippers and either
body stocking (females) or dance belt (males). See
instructor for details.
#0574 8:50am-12:10pm TuTh Lab W203 MAGEE C R
| DANCE 11A | BEGINNING BALLET | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Beginning ballet technique: development of balance, strength, flexibility, timing; analysis and development of turnout, alignment, placement. Recommended previous dance experience. 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
#1810 4:45pm- 6:20pm MW Lab W203 DAVIS E
| DANCE 11B | INTERMEDIATE BALLET | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Dance 11A
Development and maintenance of balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through the execution of ballet techniques. Analysis of movement, rhythm, timing, alignment and placement. 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
#1809 6:20pm- 7:55pm MW Lab W203 DAVIS E
| DANCE 11C | ADVANCED BALLET | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Dance 11B
Development of advanced-level ballet technique, combinations and expressive styling. Emphasis on techniques and combinations of increasing complexity and duration, leading to increased endurance, control, and progressively refined and dynamic execution and performance. 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
#0393 6:20pm- 7:55pm MW Lab W203 DAVIS E
| 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
#0470 3:10pm- 4:45pm MW Lab W203 MAGEE C R
| DANCE 15A | BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Techniques, steps, combinations and routines in jazz dance to develop muscular control, endurance and flexibility. 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
#1212 1:35pm- 3:10pm MW Lab W203 KULLER R
| DANCE 15B | INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: Dance 15A.
Intermediate techniques, steps, combinations and routines in jazz dance. Dance studies of the elements of movement: form, rhythm, space and expression. 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
#1232 1:35pm- 3:10pm MW Lab W203 KULLER R
| 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 credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2745 TBA I-S C121 ARNWINE J A
3.4 Hours TBA per week
| DANCE 21A | DANCE HISTORY: CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HERITAGE | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Chronological survey of dance including analysis of styles, forms and roles of dance in diverse cultures from earliest rituals to contemporary developments in education and therapy; influences of geography, folklore, cultural aesthetics and social values on the development of folk and nationalistic forms. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#2397 8:50am-10:25am MW Lecture W206 MAGEE C R
#3366 10:25am- Noon MW Lecture W206 MAGEE C R
| DANCE 21B | DANCE HISTORY: SPECTACLE AND PERFORMANCE ART | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Survey of dance as performance and art form in varying cultural and historical contexts, including spectacle, theater and theatricals, entertainment, performance and concert art; dance as literature, criticism, theory and choreographic design; relationship to other art forms; study of prominent and influential choreographers, productions, performers and writers and collaborative projects with composers and artists. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#0453 Noon- 1:35pm MW LecLab W206 BANKS-SMITH
| 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
#0990 8:50am-12:10pm TuTh Lab W203 MAGEE C R