Dance

Course Descriptions

DANC 100 Dance Appreciation (3 units)

A survey course exploring Western concert dance as well as world dance forms. Students will discover what dance reveals about cultural, national and ethnic identity, class and gender, and study the history of major dance forms. Students will investigate dance through readings, videos, dance participation exercises and by attending live performances.

DANC 116.1 Waltz I (0.5 or 1 units)

This in-depth course looks at the Waltz in its many forms throughout its 200 year history. A rotating dance that has changed many times, we will study beginning level variations of Slow, Fast, Rotary and Viennese forms of this dance. No prior experience is needed, and no partner required.

DANC 116.2 Waltz II (0.5 or 1 units)

This in-depth course looks at the Waltz in its many forms throughout its 200 year history. A rotating dance that has changed many times, we will study the intermediate level of Slow, Fast, Rotary and Viennese forms of this dance. No partner required.

DANC 116.3 Waltz III (0.5 or 1 units)

This in-depth course looks at the Waltz in its many forms throughout its 200 year history. A rotating dance that has changed many times, we will study the advanced variations of Slow, Fast, Rotary and Viennese forms of this dance. No partner required.

DANC 116.4 Waltz IV (0.5 or 1 units)

This expert level in-depth course looks at the Waltz in its many forms throughout its 200 year history. A rotating dance that has changed many times, we will study the expert level variations of Slow, Fast, Rotary and Viennese forms of this dance. No partner required.

DANC 117.1 Tap Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning Tap Dance technique. Students will learn tap vocabulary, rhythmic patterns and style while developing dexterity, musicality and basic performance skills. Opportunities will be available to perform, in order to better appreciate tap dance. Choreography and improvisational group projects/presentations develop over the course of the semester.

DANC 117.2 Tap Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate Tap Dance technique. Students will learn tap vocabulary, rhythmic patterns and style while developing dexterity, musicality and basic performance skills. Opportunities will be available to perform, in order to better appreciate tap dance. Choreography and improvisational group projects/presentations develop over the course of the semester.

DANC 117.3 Tap Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced Tap Dance technique. Students will learn tap vocabulary, rhythmic patterns and style while developing dexterity, musicality and advanced performance skills. Opportunities will be available to perform, in order to better appreciate tap dance. Choreography and improvisational group projects/presentations develop over the course of the semester.

DANC 117.4 Tap Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert Tap Dance technique. Students will learn tap vocabulary, rhythmic patterns and style while developing dexterity, musicality and basic performance skills. Opportunities will be available to perform, in order to better appreciate tap dance. Choreography and improvisational group projects/presentations develop over the course of the semester.

DANC 121.1 Modern Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance style, including warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on proper techniques, creativity, style and self expression. Students will learn short dance phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a modern dance by the end of the semester.

DANC 121.2 Modern Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance style, including warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on proper techniques, creativity, style and self expression. Students will learn short dance phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a modern dance by the end of the semester.

DANC 121.3 Modern Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance style, including warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on proper techniques, creativity, style and self expression. Students will learn short dance phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a modern dance by the end of the semester.

DANC 121.4 Modern Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance style, including warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on proper techniques, creativity, style and self expression. Students will learn short dance phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a modern dance by the end of the semester.

DANC 128.1 Latin Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning level instruction in several varieties of the popular Latin Social dances. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No prior experience needed, no partner required.

DANC 128.2 Latin Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate level instruction in several styles of the popular Latin Social dances. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No prior experience needed, no partner required.

DANC 128.3 Latin Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced level instruction in several styles of the popular Latin Social dances. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No partner required.

DANC 128.4 Latin Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert level instruction in several styles of the popular Latin Social dances. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No partner required.

DANC 130.1 Jazz Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

This course covers various movement forms with an emphasis on rhythm, style and proper techniques. Students will learn a variety of jazz phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a jazz dance at the beginning level by the end of the semester.

DANC 130.2 Jazz Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

This course covers various movement forms with an emphasis on rhythm, style and proper techniques. Students will learn a variety of jazz phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a jazz dance at the intermediate level by the end of the semester.

DANC 130.3 Jazz Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

This course covers various movement forms with an emphasis on rhythm, style and proper techniques. Students will learn a variety of jazz phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a jazz dance at the advanced level by the end of the semester.

DANC 130.4 Jazz Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

This course covers various movement forms with an emphasis on rhythm, style and proper techniques. Students will learn a variety of jazz phrases and will be expected to choreograph and perform a jazz dance at the expert level by the end of the semester.

DANC 140.1 Ballet I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning barre, floor technique and movement fundamentals with emphasis on body control, form and special patterns. Students will learn a variety of dance phrases and will be expected to perform a ballet dance at the end of the semester.

DANC 140.2 Ballet II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate barre, floor technique and movement fundamentals with emphasis on body control, form and special patterns. Students will learn a variety of dance phrases and will be expected to perform a ballet dance at the end of the semester.

DANC 140.3 Ballet III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced barre, floor technique and movement fundamentals with emphasis on body control, form and special patterns. Students will learn a variety of dance phrases and will be expected to perform a ballet dance at the end of the semester.

DANC 140.4 Ballet IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert level barre, floor technique and movement fundamentals with emphasis on body control, form and special patterns. Students will learn a variety of dance phrases and will be expected to perform a ballet dance at the end of the semester.

DANC 151.1 Social Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

This is an introductory Social Dance class geared to beginners and taught with an emphasis on the social aspects of dance. The basics of several dance styles are taught, with attention paid to footwork, posture, and the arts of leading, following, and co-creating a dance. Each semester dances are selected from the following list: East Coast Swing, Triple Step Swing, Slow Waltzes, Cha cha, Night Club Two- Step, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Merengue and Salsa. Partners are not required; no prior experience needed.

DANC 151.2 Social Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

This is an intermediate Social Dance class emphasizing the basics of several dance styles, with attention paid to footwork, posture, and the arts of leading, following, and co-creating a dance. Each semester dances are selected from the following list: East Coast Swing, Triple Step Swing, Slow Waltzes, Cha cha, Night Club Two- Step, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Merengue and Salsa. Partners are not required; no prior experience needed.

DANC 151.3 Social Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

This Social Dance class is taught with an emphasis on the social aspects of dance. Several advanced level dance styles are taught, with attention paid to footwork, posture, and the arts of leading, following, and co-creating a dance. Each semester dances are selected from the following list: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rotary Waltz, Cha cha, Night Club Two- Step, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Bachata and Salsa. Partners are not required.

DANC 151.4 Social Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

This Social Dance class is taught with an emphasis on the social aspects of dance. Several expert level dance styles are taught, with attention paid to footwork, posture, and the arts of leading, following, and co-creating a dance. Each semester dances are selected from the following list: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rotary Waltz, Cha cha, Night Club Two- Step, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Bachata and Salsa. Partners are not required.

DANC 167.1 Swing Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning level instruction in several versions of the popular ballroom dance called Swing. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No prior experience needed, no partner required.

DANC 167.2 Swing Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate level instruction in several versions of the popular ballroom dance called Swing. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No partner required.

DANC 167.3 Swing Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced level instruction in several versions of the popular ballroom dance called Swing. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No partner required.

DANC 167.4 Swing Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert level instruction in several versions of the popular ballroom dance called Swing. This class emphasizes principles of fitness and enjoyment. Attention is paid to proper technique in both the lead and follow dance positions, including proper footwork, alignment and posture. Music is varied to broaden experience with different tempos and styles. No partner required.

DANC 330.1 Creative Dance I (0.5 or 1 units)

Beginning level instruction on the principles of dance composition through individual experiences, studies in use of varied stimuli, processes of dance construction and simple compositional forms.

DANC 330.2 Creative Dance II (0.5 or 1 units)

Intermediate level instruction on the principles of dance composition through individual experiences, studies in use of varied stimuli, processes of dance construction and simple compositional forms.

DANC 330.3 Creative Dance III (0.5 or 1 units)

Advanced level instruction on the principles of dance composition through individual experiences, studies in use of varied stimuli, processes of dance construction and simple compositional forms.

DANC 330.4 Creative Dance IV (0.5 or 1 units)

Expert level instruction on the principles of dance composition through individual experiences, studies in use of varied stimuli, processes of dance construction and simple compositional forms.

DANC 390 Dance Composition/Theory/Choreography (2.5 or 3 units)

This course is intended for students with dance experience. Students are introduced to aesthetic, philosophical and theoretical concepts regarding dance composition. Emphasis placed on movement invention, choreographic techniques, analyzing choreography, working with music and text, and choreographing solo and group works. Both formal and improvisational structures are explored. Students choreograph as well as participate in others' compositions.

DANC 391 Dance Composition - Theory and Choreography (3 units)

Provides the student with basic skills and knowledge of the choreographic principles. Through discussion and practical experience, the students develop a basic understanding of dance as a performing art form. Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy.

DANC 400.1 Dance Performance & Production I (0.5 - 2 units)

Beginning level theory and practice in dance composition, evaluation and program production. Students will become familiar with all types of choreography principles and stage production. Includes emphasis on a variety of dance forms from traditional Western European to ethnic.

DANC 400.2 Dance Performance & Production II (0.5 - 2 units)

Intermediate level theory and practice in dance composition, evaluation and program production. Students will become familiar with all types of choreography principles and stage production. Includes emphasis on a variety of dance forms from traditional Western European to ethnic.

DANC 400.3 Dance Performance & Production III (0.5 - 2 units)

Advanced level theory and practice in dance composition, evaluation and program production. Students will become familiar with all types of choreography principles and stage production. Includes emphasis on a variety of dance forms from traditional Western European to ethnic.

DANC 400.4 Dance Performance & Production IV (0.5 - 2 units)

Expert level theory and practice in dance composition, evaluation and program production. Students will become familiar with all types of choreography principles and stage production. Includes emphasis on a variety of dance forms from traditional Western European to ethnic.