110 Ballet - 2-3 hours lab, .5-1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Ballet is a course in traditional ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and centre work. The class analyzes, discusses, and critiques the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. Ballet fulfills lower division requirements for Dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 110, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

111 Ethnic Dance Forms - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab, 2 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course is an introduction to multiple cultures and global dance traditions. Each tradition is examined in terms of its particular set of techniques, styles and rhythms. Special emphasis is placed on the exploration of movement characteristic of each cultural dance form. This course is not limited to dance majors and minors. Dance majors are encouraged to expose themselves to a variety of cultural dance forms. Course content, including country, culture and/ or dance type, changes each semester. This course may be taken up to four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

115 Tap - 2-3 hours lab, .5-1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Tap is an introductory course which explores a variety of tap dance styles. Emphasis is on the development of balance, ankle articulation, timing and clarity of sound in the performance of basic tap vocabulary. Rhythm studies include musical phrasing, dynamics, body placement, and improvisation. This course is designed for dance and theater majors as well as students interested in exercise and aerobic experience. This course may be taken four times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of rhythmic and sound clarity. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

120 American Street Dance - 2-3 hours lab, .5 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
American Street Dance is an introductory course in a variety of established and emerging dance forms including Hip Hop, Funk, Pop, Lock and Fly. Street dance movements, rhythms and styles are explored through dance combinations. This course may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

127 Body Modalities and Injury Prevention - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab, 2 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

This course builds on basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to introduce traditional and non-traditional approaches to movement and injury prevention. Emphasis will be placed on the following modalities: Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Rolfing, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, physioball, foam roller, theraband, yoga, breath support (Tai Chi and Qi Gung), and introduction to Bartenieff Fundamentals. Student skills and proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition of various body modalities techniques, alignment and core stabilization, and body connections; therefore, this course may be taken up to four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.

130 Dance Repertoire - 2-3 hours lab, .5 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Dance 110, 135 or 140; or Physical Education 110, 135, or 140, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Dance Repertoire is designed to introduce the dancer to the choreography of renowned choreographers. This course provides the opportunity for students to learn and perform selected choreography in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and musical theater. This course, in combination with Physical Education 130, may be taken four times for credit. AA/AS; CSU; UC.

135 Jazz Dance - 2-3 hours lab, .5 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Jazz Dance is a course which explores a variety of jazz dance techniques focusing on the development of coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, correct body alignment and rhythmic perception. Dance combinations are performed to demonstrate technical ability at all skill levels. Jazz Dance fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 135, may be taken of four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

140 Modern Dance - 2-3 hours lab, .5 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Modern Dance is a course that explores the fundamental concepts and techniques of modern dance including floor stretch, center work, locomotor sequences and dance combinations. The student demonstrates, defines and performs flexibility,coordination, rhythmic and dynamic perception, control and strength. The class critiques, discusses and analyzes line, design, technique, choreography and dynamic qualities through lectures, videotapes and concert critiques. Modern Dance fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 140, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

145 Ballroom and Social Dance - 2-3 hours lab, .50 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

150 Dance Making: Ballet - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Advisory: Dance 253 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a practical exploration of the processes and elements used in the art of dance making in the area of Ballet. Within a workshop format, students work under close faculty supervision to research the historical masterpieces of Ballet and reinterpret them in a contemporary light. Emphasis is placed on concept creation, use of story and movement, improvisation, dance patterns, revision and refinement to develop an original dance in a fixed, repeatable form. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in dance and choreography. This course may be repeated three times with new choreography. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

151 Dance Making: Jazz - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Advisory: Dance 253 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a practical exploration of the processes and elements used in the art of dance making in the area of Jazz. Within a workshop format, students work under close faculty supervision to research Jazz, including its African roots, its place in American musical theatre, and the influence of Funk, Hip-Hop and Latin rhythms, in order to create an original piece. Emphasis is placed on concept creation, use of story and movement, improvisation, dance patterns, revision and refinement to develop an original dance in a fixed, repeatable form. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in dance and choreography. This course may be repeated three times with new choreography. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

152 Dance Making: Modern - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Advisory: Dance 253 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a practical exploration of the processes and elements used in the art of dance making in the area of Modern dance. Within a workshop format students work under close faculty supervision to research the 20th century pioneers of Modern dance and 21st century trends to create an original, emotive Modern dance. Emphasis is placed on concept creation, use of story, emotion and movement, improvisation, dance patterns, revision and refinement to develop an original dance in a fixed, repeatable form. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in dance and choreography. This course may be repeated three times with new choreography. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

153 Dance Making: Dance Theater - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Advisory: Dance 253 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a practical exploration of the processes and elements used in the art of dance making in the area of Dance Theatre. Within a workshop format, students work under close faculty supervision to integrate multimedia, text, spoken word and/or film with dance to create an original piece of Dance Theatre. Emphasis is placed on concept creation, use of story and movement, improvisation, dance patterns, revision and refinement to develop an original dance in a fixed, repeatable form. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in dance and choreography. This course may be repeated three times with new choreography. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

177 Dance Improvisation - 2-3 hours lab, .5 - 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Dance 110, 135, or 140; or Physical Education 135 or 140, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn beginning and intermediate improvisational dance skills through the use of space, time, dynamics, and motion of body parts. Emphasis is placed on performance ability and technique. The student is involved in a structured dance performance in various situations and progresses to spontaneous movement in group and individual works. This course fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 177, may be taken four times for credit. AA/AS; CSU; UC.

178 Advanced Contemporary Dance - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Dance 135 or Physical Education 135, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course focuses on the movement principles of American dance masters Jack Cole, Bob Fosse, Luigi and Matt Mattox. Instruction includes student performance of various contemporary dance styles for videotaped analysis of technical proficiency. This course, in combination with Physical Education 178, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

179 Advanced Classical Dance - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Dance 110 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course focuses on correct advanced body alignment, coordination, flexibility and strength. The class compares, discusses and analyzes the movement principles of the Royal, French, Cecchetti and Russian methods. This course, in combination with Physical Education 179, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

181 Introduction to Dance - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Physical Education 260. Introduction to Dance is designed to give students the opportunity to appreciate the aesthetic foundations of dance as interpreted within Western traditions. The course covers basic techniques of Western dance traditions that foster an awareness of dance as therapy and fitness as well as art and dance in film, video, and live performance. Additionally, students are introduced to dance as the expression of social discourse distinct to historical periods within Western history. Finally, students study the techniques of selected canonical or well known dancers, choreographers and their craft. This course is introductory but prepares both potential performers and scholars with an interest in performance for intermediate studies in dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

183 Music for Dance - 2 hours lecture, 2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5. Dance 253 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
Music for Dance introduces the fundamentals of music through the study of terminology, notation, elements and form as they relate to movement. This course explores the interrelationship of music and dance and provides students the opportunity to compose and perform rhythmic and movement projects. This course is of interest to anyone seeking an understanding of music and movement fundamentals as well as dance majors. This course is designed to fulfill lower division requirements for dance majors. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

253 Choreography - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 2 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Dance 110, 120, 135, or 140; or Physical Education 135 or 140, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Physical Education 116. Choreography is a course that explores the theories and elements utilized in the creative process of dance composition. Emphasis is placed on student application of choreographic concepts through the development of movement compositions. This course fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

261 Dance Performance - 6 hours lab, 2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: Physical Education 135 or 140 or Dance 110, 135, or 140 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Dance Performance provides the opportunity for students to apply intermediate and advanced skills in ballet, jazz and modern dance in preparation for public performance. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in a theatrical environment. This course fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 129, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

271 Dance Production - 3-6 hours lab, 1-2 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Dance Production explores the technical and management aspects of producing a dance concert. Emphasis is placed on student application of design and construction of costumes, lighting design, makeup application, stage and house management, and publicity. This course fulfills lower division requirements for dance majors. This course, in combination with Physical Education 118, may be taken four times for credit. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.

This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page page 120. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.

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