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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

   #4726 Closed                     7:15am- 8:50am TuTh    LecLab  W203   MAGEE C R   

    All Sections of DANCE 2 are Closed.

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

   #5455 Closed                     1:35pm- 3:10pm MW      Lab     W201   CORONA C    

    All Sections of DANCE 4H are Closed.

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

   #4746 Closed                     1:00pm- 4:20pm SUN     Lab     W201   HENDRIX J   
   #6858 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm W       Lab     W201   NORRIS N N  
       &                            7:00pm-10:20pm W               W201   MATLOVSKY P 

    All Sections of DANCE 5A are Closed.

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

   #6207 Closed                     1:00pm- 4:20pm SUN     Lab     W201   HENDRIX J   
   #7842 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm W       Lab     W201   NORRIS N N  
       &                            7:00pm-10:20pm W               W201   MATLOVSKY P 

    All Sections of DANCE 5B are Closed.

DANCE 6B INTERMEDIATE TAP 1 Unit

Recommended Preparation: Dance 6A.
Continued study of tap dance technique with more complex steps, variations, sequences and rhythmic patterns, increased tempo and duration. Exploration of different tap styles; emphasis on technique and expressive styling including introduction to improvisation. 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

   #5478 Closed                     3:10pm- 4:45pm MW      Lab     W201   KULLER R    

    All Sections of DANCE 6B are Closed.

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

   #4197 Closed                       Noon- 1:35pm MW      Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 8A are Closed.

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

   #7525 Closed                       Noon- 1:35pm MW      Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 8B are Closed.

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

   #7356 Closed                     8:00am-10:15am MTuWTh  Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
   #4795 Closed                    10:25am-10:55am TuTh    Lab     W201   BANKS-SMITH 
       &                           10:55am-   Noon TuTh            W201   BANKS-SMITH 
   #5769 Closed                    10:25am-   Noon TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #5707 Closed                       Noon- 1:35pm MW      Lab     W201   SHAW R      
   #7753 Closed                    12:30pm- 2:45pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   SHAW R      
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
   #4692 Closed                     4:45pm- 6:20pm MW      Lab     W201   SHAW R      
   #5399 Closed                     6:00pm- 7:35pm TuTh    Lab     W203   PAPPAS R    

    All Sections of DANCE 9A are Closed.

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

   #5774 Closed                    10:25am-   Noon TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #5391 Closed                     1:35pm- 3:10pm MW      Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 9B are Closed.

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

   #5393 Closed                     1:35pm- 3:10pm MW      Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 9C are Closed.

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

   #4984 Cancelled                  8:50am-12:10pm TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   

    All Sections of DANCE 10 are Closed.

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

   #5766 Closed                     8:50am-10:25am TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #7559 Closed                     4:45pm- 6:20pm MW      Lab     W203   DAVIS E     
   #7751 Closed                     5:00pm- 7:15pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   DAVIS E     
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13

    All Sections of DANCE 11A are Closed.

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

   #7560 Closed                     6:20pm- 7:55pm MW      Lab     W203   DAVIS E     

    All Sections of DANCE 11B are Closed.

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

   #5603 Closed                     6:20pm- 7:55pm MW      Lab     W203   DAVIS E     

    All Sections of DANCE 11C are Closed.

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

   #7750 Closed                    10:15am-12:30pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
   #5405 Closed                     3:10pm- 4:45pm MW      Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #5390 Closed                     4:20pm- 5:55pm TuTh    Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 13 are Closed.

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

   #6334 Closed                     8:50am-10:25am MW      Lab     W203   PAPPAS R    
   #7752 Closed                     2:45pm- 5:00pm MTuWTh  Lab     W203   KULLER R    
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
   #4189 Closed                     4:10pm- 5:45pm TuTh    Lab     W201   PAPPAS R    

    All Sections of DANCE 15A are Closed.

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

   #6869 Closed                     8:50am-10:25am MW      Lab     W203   PAPPAS R    
   #4663 Closed                     4:10pm- 5:45pm TuTh    Lab     W201   PAPPAS R    

    All Sections of DANCE 15B are Closed.

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

   #7647 Closed                                    TBA     I-S     C121   ARNWINE J A 

    All Sections of DANCE 20 are Closed.

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

   #5164 Closed                     8:50am-10:25am MW      LecLab  W206   MAGEE C R   
   #7558 Closed                    10:25am-   Noon MW      LecLab  W206   MAGEE C R   
   #5176 Closed                       Noon- 1:35pm MW      LecLab  W206   MAGEE C R   

    All Sections of DANCE 21B are Closed.

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

   #5684 Cancelled                  8:50am-12:10pm TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #5581 Closed                     1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 
   #6895 Closed                     6:40pm-10:00pm Tu      Lab     W102   SEELEY D    
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
       &                                           TBA             W102   SEELEY D    

    All Sections of DANCE 22A are Closed.

DANCE 22B DANCE PERFORMANCE 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Dance 22A.
Continuing experience with preparation, rehearsal and performance of individual and group works in all styles of dance, choreographed by faculty, guest artist/teachers and students, performed for various programs and at various venues. 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

   #5700 Cancelled                  8:50am-12:10pm TuTh    Lab     W203   MAGEE C R   
   #5461 Closed                     1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 22B are Closed.

DANCE 22C DANCE PERFORMANCE 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Dance 22B.
Advanced level experience with preparation, rehearsal and performance of individual and group works in all styles of dance, choreographed by faculty, guest artist/teachers and students, performed for various programs and at various venues. 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

   #6871 Closed                     1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    Lab     W203   BANKS-SMITH 

    All Sections of DANCE 22C are Closed.

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