Dance

Angel Acuna	Victor Alonzo	Brianna Bellamy
Andromeda Bradley	Brianne Bridge	Keely Campbell
Fernanda Corral Encino	Melissa Gallegos-Lenz	Elena Magana
Maggie Medofer	Ramon Montes	Jaime Nixon
Amanda Patinkin	Rosario Lopez	Rachel Lopez
Katie Lorge	Ali Prantil	Sandra Ruiz
Zaquia Salinas	Regina Taylor	Lavina Rich
Mariah Savenye	Keomi Tarver	Priscilla Valencia
Aubhre Yruretagoy

 

Professor Alicia Rincon | arincon@sdccd.edu | (619) 388-3563 | Office: C 202A

Alicia Rincon is the Artistic Director of Dance. She has spent her career working on building the dance program from its humble beginnings to a renounced program with state of the art dance facilities.  Alicia believes that a program begins with talented professional teachers, who have a similar vision of excellence, compassion, and collaboration.  She connects with her students by way of her sense of humor, joy of dance, and a supportive environment to learn and thrive.  She received her BA and MA in Dance and Choreography from United States International University's School of Performing and Visual Arts. Alicia was one of the original members of JAZZ UNLIMITED Dance Company. She choreographed over 40 Major works during the sixteen years working with the company. Alicia performed as a principal dancer and choreographer of the Jazz Unlimited1983 European tour. In 1982-83, she co-founded and co-directed her own professional company. Alicia is currently Artistic Director of Dance; at San Diego City College. For the past 23 years, Alicia has served on the faculty of dance at UCSD. She is a board member of the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective in San Diego. Alicia was a resident choreographer with the Rincon Dance Collective based in Zurich, as well as Associate Choreographer for the "Evening of Spanish Works" European Tour 1996, where her work was presented in Zurich, Soloturn, Lugano, Switzerland and Konstanz, Germany. Alica has collaborated with Candice Lopez from the Graphic Design Department to establish a Summer Study Abroad Program in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico from 2006-2010. She continues to produce her instructional videos, which are sold internationally. Alicia recently collaborated with her dance colleagues at City College, to present the acclaimed "San Diego International Fringe Festival" summer 2015.

 

 

Professor Terry Wilson | twilson@sdccd.edu | (619) 388-3555 | Office: C 202D

Co-chair, Visual and Performing Arts

Terry's journey through dance has introduced her to her passion for teaching.  The best part of teaching at City College is the amazing students that come through our studios year after year. Guiding students through their educational experience is such a privilege, and sharing dance with them on a daily basis is a gift.  As we teach our students we realize and honor that they are teaching us as well.  Spending the days in the studio, dancing and creating dance, with these gifted students makes everyday unique!! Terry has been performing, choreographing and teaching in San Diego for the past 28 years. She holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Michigan and a BS in Psychology from SDSU. Terry enjoyed a long career as a modern dancer, performing mostly with Jean Isaacs' San Diego Dance Theatre as well as with many other local, national and international artists. In 2000, Terry received a San Diego Dance Alliance Tommy Award for best female performer in San Diego. She has been invited five times to choreograph for San Diego Dance Theaters Trolley Dances and led the our campus Fall 2014 in hosting Trolley Dances at City College. Terry is deeply invested in the community of dance in San Diego and has begun to write/document the history of modern dance in San Diego. She is also an assistant rehearsal director and board member for Jean Isaacs: San Diego Dance Theater. Terry choreographed with the City College Dance Collective, which participated in the 2015 International Fringe Festival and took first place for site-specific dance. In spring 2016, Terry performed in San Diego Dance Theater's Live Arts Fest, honoring her mentor and friend Jean Isaacs. Terry is a Professor of Dance at San Diego City College, and a Lecturer in Dance at UCSD.

Part time Faculty

 

Kristin Arcidiacano:

Kristin is a Lecturer in the Department of Theater and Dance at University of California, San Diego and is an Adjunct Dance Professor in the San Diego Community College District and Grossmont College District. She holds a BFA Degree in Musical Theater Dance and her MA Degree in Educational Leadership. Kristin Firmly believes that learning to Dance is imperative to the mind/body connection and that dance as an educational art form improves the body both mentally and physically. She impresses to her students the importance of dance as a "hand me down" art form and uses historical and traditional movement mixed with current and contemporary movement to train her students. She has completed extensive research in the positive effects that dance has on the brain and her Theses is entitled "The Importance of Dance in the Educational Curriculum".  As an Instructor, Kristin is always concerned for the quality of her classes. She understands diversity and learning differentials. No two classes are alike and instruction must be tailored to fit a particular class. She enjoys mentoring and guiding her students through their own dance paths, has formed many long-term relationships and has been thrilled to watch many of them reach professional success. As a professional dancer, Kristin performed with Strictly Jazz and Jazz Unlimited Concert Jazz Dance Companies, toured Europe as a Jazz and Musical Theater dancer with various dance companies and participated in a German television documentary on Jazz Dance. She also performed with the California Rhythm Project Tap Company and has acted and danced in television and worked with local television personalities on Industrials and charity events.  Kristin teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theater Dance. She has choreographed for UCSD, Mesa College, City College and Grossmont College and is currently on the faculty at UCSD, San Diego City College and Grossmont College.

 

 

Dr. Grace Shinhae Jun

Being at City College, grace is privileged to witness self-love, new friendships, and movement among young people that make change possible. She is blessed to learn from her colleagues and students, while she shares her commitment to movement, critical thinking, and social justice. A child of Hip Hop culture, grace is mover and thinker who focuses on community, compassion, and empowerment to embody rhythm and expression. She values a movement practice that is infused with historical and contextual education to enrich the corporeal experience in her classes. Her work as an educator is influenced by Hip Hop choreographer Rennie Harris, choreographers Ronald K. Brown/Evidence and Doug Elkins, and critical scholars Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Dr. Nadine George-Graves, Dr. Imani Kai Johnson, Dr. George Lipsitz, and her husband Dr. Jesse Mills. Grace is also a choreographer who directs bkSOUL, an award winning performance company that merges together movement, poetry, and live music. Her work centers issues of social justice and communities of color through a Hip Hop framework. She collaborates with some of San Diego's best poets Ant Black, Kendrick Dial, Miesha Rice-Wilson, and Rudy Francisco and has worked with choreographers Rebecca Bryant, Monica Bill Barnes, Tammy L. Wong, Wendy Rogers, Victoria Marks, Gabe Masson, Allyson Green, Lionel Popkin, and her mentor Jean Isaacs who has been instrumental in her growth as a choreographer and teacher. She has presented her work in Trolley Dances, Live Arts Festival, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Dumbo Arts Festival, San Diego International Fringe Festival, and at Link's Hall. grace has choreographed for numerous staged plays, most notably for Will Power's "The Seven" at Occidental College.  grace graduated with honors from UCSD with a BA in History and a BA in Choreography & Dance and received a MFA in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College. With her dissertation "Moving Hip Hop: Corporeal Performance and the Struggle Over Black Masculinity", grace received her PhD in Drama and Theatre from UCSD and continues to research representations in Hip Hop Culture. In addition to teaching at City, she also teaches in the Theatre and Dance department at UCSD, and with trancenDANCE Youth Arts Project. 

 

 

Terri Shipman:

Believes in creating a warm fun, comfortable environment for students do grow. Dance is an accessible activity for everyone.  She teaches dancers to become witty, intuitive, thinkers of movement. A strong aspect of her teaching is to draw out the potential of a person to become a beautiful mover. She encourages students to be well rounded in life and bring their experiences in their movement and choreography. Through learning various dance techniques, choreography, improvisation, and performing, a person can become an educated dancer/artist. Terri is a native San Diegan who received her BA. in dance at SDSU and her MFA at UC Irvine. Terri started her performing career in San Diego dancing with "Isaacs-McCaleb and Dancers" as well as many various local choreographers including Patricia Sandback and Dancers. In 1991 she moved to New York and became a member of Ron Brown's "Evidence" and Jennifer Muller "The Works." With the Work's, Terri toured eastern US, as well as France, Italy, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Switzerland, and Russia. She guest taught at the University of Hawaii, BYU Hawaii, SUNY Brockport NY, and the Governors Choreography Workshop, Baltimore. Terri loves the teaching at San Diego City College. "I really enjoy the diverse group of students we have here at City College. I am also so grateful to work with such a talented dance faculty that teach great art and take good care of their students."

 

Debi Toth-Ward

Debi Toth-Ward holds a BFA in Performing Arts from Johnson State College in Vermont and an MFA from San Diego State University. Debi has been awarded San Diego State University's 1998 Dance Alumni of the year. Debi has choreographed since 1985. Her work has been presented in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and San Diego. She was selected by the San Diego Union as one of the top ten choreographers to be watched in 1996. She has had an extensive performing career as well. She was a member of the Throne Dance Theater in New York, per- formed with Three's Company, Patricia Sandback and Dancers and was a founding member of Malashock Dance and Company where she worked for nine years and served as assistant to the director. Debi choreographed with the City College Dance Collective, which participated in the 2015 International Fringe Festival and took first place for site- specific dance. Most recently, Debi performed at San Diego Dance Theater's Live Arts Fest, working with mentor and friend, Patricia Sandback. Debi recently has been invited to choreograph for the 2017 San Diego Dance Theater's Trolley Dances. Debi has taught at several college residencies, worked with children of all ages and has been on the faculty of Southwestern, Grossmont and City College.

 

110A Ballet - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1 - 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 previous credit for Dance 110.
Ballet I is a course in fundamental ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. Students analyze, discuss, and critique the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Ballet. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

110B Ballet II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Ballet II is a course in beginning ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. Students analyze, discuss, and critique the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Ballet. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

110C Ballet III - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Ballet III is a course in intermediate ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. Students analyze, discuss, and critique the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Ballet. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

110D Ballet IV - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110C with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.  Ballet IV is a course in Intermediate/Advanced ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. Students analyze, discuss, and critique the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Ballet. (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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

115A Tap I 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 previous credit for Dance 115. 
This course is an introduction to Tap dance. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Tap dance technique, vocabulary, rhythms studies and improvisations. This course is designed for dance and theater majors and all students interested in Tap dance. 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.

115B Tap Dance II - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 115A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the second in a series of Tap dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate Tap dance technique, vocabulary, rhythms studies and improvisations. This course is designed for dance and theater majors and all students interested in Tap dance. 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

115C Tap Dance III - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 115B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is the third in a series of Tap dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate advanced Tap dance technique, vocabulary, rhythm studies and improvisations. This course is designed for dance and theater majors and all students interested in Tap dance. 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.

115D Tap Dance IV 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 115C with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of Tap dance courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced Tap dance technique, vocabulary, rhythms studies, improvisations and styles. This course is designed for dance and theater majors and all students interested in Tap dance. 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.

120A Hip-Hop I 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 previous credit for Dance 120.
This course is an introduction to Hip-Hop dance. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Hip-Hop technique rhythms and styles. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Hip-Hop dance. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of combinations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

120B Hip-Hop II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 120A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the second in a series of Hip-Hop dance courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning Hip-Hop technique, rhythms and styles. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Hip-Hop dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

120C Hip-Hop III - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 120B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This is the third in a series of Hip-Hop dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate Hip-Hop dance technique, rhythms, styles and choreography. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Hip-Hop dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

120D Hip-Hop IV - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 120C with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the fourth in a series of Hip-Hop dance courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced Hip-Hop dance technique, rhythms, styles and choreography. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Hip-Hop dance. (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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU. 

130A Dance Repertoire - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110A 135A or 140A , each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 130. This course is an introduction to the choreography of renowned choreographers. Students learn and perform selected choreography in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and musical theater. This course is intended for dance majors and all students interested in dance repertoire. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

135A Jazz Dance I - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 an introduction to Jazz dance. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Jazz dance technique, vocabulary and performance concepts. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Jazz dance. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of turns and combinations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

135B Jazz Dance II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 135A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the second in a series of Jazz dance courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning Jazz dance technique, turns, rhythms and styles. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Jazz dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

135C Jazz Dance III - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 135B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the third in a series of Jazz dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate Jazz dance technique, turns, rhythms and styles. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Jazz dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC 

135D Jazz Dance IV - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 135C with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the fourth in a series of Jazz dance courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced Jazz dance technique, turns, rhythms and styles. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Jazz dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

140A Modern Dance - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 previous credit for Physical Education 140 or Dance 140. This course is an introduction to Modern dance. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Modern dance vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. Students are introduced to basic elements of choreography and history of early Modern dance contributors. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Modern dance. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of style, rhythms and variations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

140B Modern Dance II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 140A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the second in a series of Modern dance courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning dance vocabulary, concepts and techniques. Students manipulate elements of choreography and are introduced to basic anatomy. Topics include perspectives on Modern dance history and techniques with a focus on second generation dance artists and an introduction to African-American artists. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Modern dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

140C Modern Dance III - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory:English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 140B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the third in a series of Modern dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate dance vocabulary, concepts, techniques, and anatomy. Students manipulate elements of choreography and rhythmic studies in movement. Topics include perspectives on Modern dance history and techniques with a focus on third generation Modern dance artists and an introduction to post-modern concepts. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Modern dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

140D Modern Dance IV - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 140C with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is the fourth in a series of Modern dance courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-advanced dance vocabulary, concepts, technique, and anatomy. Students manipulate and refine elements of choreography and rhythmic studies in movement. Topics include perspectives on Modern dance history and techniques with a focus on contemporary Modern dance artists. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Modern dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

145A Ballroom Dance I - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, - 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or 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 previous credit for Dance145. Ballroom Dance is an introductory course focusing on the fundamentals of partner dance and basic steps in a variety of social and ballroom dance genres. Emphasis is placed on partnering technique, frame, style, and variations for selected genres. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of style, rhythms and variations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

145B Ballroom Dance II - 0.5 - 0.75 hours lecture, 1.5 - 2.25 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 145A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Ballroom Dance II is the second in a series of ballroom dance courses focusing on partner dance and steps. Emphasis is placed on frame, style, partnering technique and variations in a variety of ballroom genres at the beginning through intermediate level. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of style, rhythms and variations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 253 and 110A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Dance 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 150. 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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 253 and 110A or Dance 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 151. 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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 253 and 110A or Dance 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 152. 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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 253 and 110A or Dance 135A or Dance 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 153. 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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

177A Dance Improvisation - 3-4.5 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110A, 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 177. TThis course is an introduction to improvisational dance. Emphasis is placed on space, time and energy as means for creating improvisational dance at the beginning level. This course is intended for all students interested in the use of improvisational movement in dance and non-dance settings. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of style, rhythms and variations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

177B Dance Improvisation II - 3 - 4.5 hours lab, 1-1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 177A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is an exploration of improvisational dance at the intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on space, time, and energy as a means of creating improvisational dance in structured and unstructured settings. Students utilize and refine improvisational dance skills in the creation of improvisational dance compositions. This course is intended for dance majors and all students interested in the use of improvisational movement in dance and non-dance settings. When this course is offered for three hours a week the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of style, rhythms and variations. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

178A Advanced Commercial Dance I - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 135D with 450 San Diego City College • 2013-2014 Visual and Performing Arts a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 178. This course is a study and application of the ideas, styles and works of Commercial dance choreographers. Emphasis is placed on the techniques and choreographic methodologies of American dance masters Jack Cole, Hermes Pan, Eugene Loring and Matt Mattox. Instruction includes student performance of historical Commercial dance repertoire. This course is intended for students majoring in dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC. 

178B Advanced Commercial Dance II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory:English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 135D with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is a study and application of the ideas, styles and works of Commercial dance choreographers on Broadway and in film. Emphasis is placed on the techniques and choreographic methodologies of American dance masters Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Michael Kidd and Michael Bennett. Instruction includes student performance of historical Commercial dance repertoire. This course is intended for students majoring in dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

179A Advanced Classical Dance I - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110D with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 179. This class compares, discusses and analyzes the movement principles of the Royal and the French styles of classical dance. Advanced Classical dance focuses on movement design and artistic intent of the Royal and French methods. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Advanced Classical dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

179B Advanced Classical Dance II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110D with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This class compares, discusses and analyzes the movement principles of the Cecchetti and the Russian styles of Classical dance. Advanced Classical focus on movement design, artistic intent, and intellectual property of the Cecchetti and Russian methods. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Advanced Classical dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

180A Advanced Contemporary Dance I - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory:English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 140D with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is a study and application of the ideas, styles, and significant works of influential Contemporary dance choreographers from the period 1900-1960. Emphasis is placed on the techniques and choreographic methodologies of Contemporary dance pioneers, such as Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Lester Horton, and Merce Cunningham. Student performances include reproduction of historical Contemporary dance repertoire as well as original choreography based on historical Contemporary dance choreography and techniques. This course is intended for students majoring in dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

180B Advanced Contemporary Dance II - 0.75 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab, 1.5 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 180A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. This course is a study and application of the ideas, styles, and significant works of one or more influential choreographers from the period 1960-Present. Emphasis is placed on the movement vocabularies and choreographic processes in practice in various geographic regions around the world, such as Contemporary Dance in Western Europe, Dance Theater in Germany, Gaga in Israel, and sensory practices in America. Instruction includes performance of Contemporary dance styles. This course is intended for students majoring in dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

181 History of Dance - 3 hours lecture, 3 unites, Letter Grad or Pass-No Pass Option

Advisory: Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Physical Education 260. This course is a study of the history of dance. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, social and political aspects of dance in historical perspective. Students are challenged to broaden their aesthetic perceptions as they analyze and compare the influence of diverse cultures on western dance forms. Topics include the language of dance, dance technique and choreography. This class is intended for all students interested in dance and the history of 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 intended for students majoring in Dance and anyone seeking an understanding of music and movement fundamentals. (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 110A, 120A, 135A, or 140A, each 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 is intended for students majoring in Dance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

261A Dance Performance I - 6 HOURS LAB, 2 UNITS (GRADE ONLY)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110A, 115A, 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 261. 
Dance Performance I provides the opportunity for students to apply intermediate skills in ballet, jazz, tap, Hip-Hop and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in faculty choreographed works for large ensembles. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in dance performance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110A, 115A, 135A or 140A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. 
Dance Performance II provides the opportunity for students to apply intermediate skills in ballet, jazz, Hip-Hop, tap, and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in student choreographed works for large ensembles. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in choreography and dance performance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110B, 115B, 135B or 140B, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. 
Dance Performance III provides the opportunity for students to apply advanced skills in ballet, jazz, tap, Hip-Hop and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in faculty choreographed works for solos and small groups. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in dance performance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

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

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Dance 110B, 115B, 135B or 140B, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. 
Dance Performance III provides the opportunity for students to apply advanced skills in ballet, jazz, tap, Hip-Hop and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in faculty choreographed works for solos and small groups. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in dance performance. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC..

271A Stage Costuming for Dance - 3-6 hours lab, 1-2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; Mathematics 34A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level M20. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Dance 271. 
This production oriented course introduces students to the techniques of costume construction and organization for a full dance production. Emphasis is placed on costume sewing, modification, and craft techniques, as well as on the organizational structure required for costume production for a staged dance performance. Students are required to serve as costume crew members for a full department dance production. This course is intended for dance majors and all students interested in costume production for the stage. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.

271B Makeup for Dance Productions - 3-6 hours lab, 1-2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5. 
This production oriented course introduces students to the materials and techniques used in stage makeup design and application for a full dance production. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary pertinent to the use of dance makeup and participation in the makeup crew for a full dance department production. This course is intended for dance majors and all students interested in makeup for the stage. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.

271C Lighting Design for Dance Production - 3-6 hours lab, 1-2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5. 
This production oriented course introduces students to the principles and practice of stage lighting. Emphasis is placed on design and drafting of lighting plots and the operation of basic lighting and electrical stage equipment. Students participate in lighting design and execution for a full department dance production. This course is intended for dance majors and all students interested in lighting for the stage. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.

271D Sound Design for Dance Production - 3-6 hours lab, 1-2 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5. 
This production oriented course introduces students to the principles and practice of theater sound and its technical operation. Emphasis is placed on the basic aesthetic and technical aspects of sound design for the theater. Students participate in crew sound for a full department dance production. 

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.

Common University Majors Related to The Field of Dance Include:

Dance, Dance and Performance Studies, Kinesiology, Liberal Studies, Physical Education, Theater Arts, Visual and Performing Arts.

Course Requirements for Transfer Students

Students who plan to transfer to a four year college or university and earn a bachelor's degree in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer/Career Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. Transfer students may also earn an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis. This degree may be individually tailored to each student's specific transfer requirements in order to provide the most efficient path to transfer. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Programs section of the catalog.

Certificate of Performance: Dance

This certificate prepares the dance student with a solid foundation of kinesthetic training in one or more idioms, principles of choreography, movement education, along with the process of performance. Graduates will be qualified to work in regional dance Theater; as a professional dancer in industrial work in areas such as Los Angeles, and as a certified dance instructor or independent choreographer.

COURSES	UNITS
DANC 111, Ethnic Dance Forms	3
DANC 177B, Dance Improvisation II	1.5
DANC 181, History of Dance	3
DANC 253, Choreography	2
SELECT 4.5 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING DANCE COURSES:
DANC 110A, Ballet I	1 - 1.5
DANC 110B, Ballet II	1.5
DANC 110C, Ballet III	1.5
DANC 110D Ballet IV	1.5
DANC 115A Tap I	1 - 1.5
DANC 115B Tap Dance II	1 - 1.5
DANC 115C Tap Dance III	1 - 1.5
DANC 115D Tap Dance IV	1 - 1.5
DANC 120A Hip Hop I	1.5
DANC 120B Hip Hop II	1.5
DANC 120C Hip Hop III	1.5
DANC 120D Hip Hop IV	1.5
DANC 135A Jazz Dance I	1 - 1.5
DANC 135B Jazz Dance II	1.5
DANC 135C Jazz Dance III	1.5
DANC 135D Jazz Dance IV	1.5
DANC 140A Modern Dance I	1 - 1.5
DANC 140B Modern Dance II	1.5
DANC 140C Modern Dance III	1.5
DANC 140D Modern Dance IV	1.5
DANC 180A Advanced Contemporary Dance I	1.5
DANC 180B Advanced Contemporary Dance II	1.5
DANC Select 4 units from the following Dance courses*
DANC 177A Dance Improvisation	1.5
DANC 150A Dance Making: Ballet	1
DANC 151A Dance Making: Jazz	1
DANC 152A Dance Making: Modern	1
DANC 153A Dance Making: Dance Theatre	1
DANC 261A Dance Performance I	2
DANC 261B Dance Performance II	2
DANC 261C Dance Performance III	2
DANC 261D Dance Performance IV	2
DANC 271A Stage Costuming for Dance	2
DANC 271B Makeup for Dance Productions I	2
DANC 271C Lighting Design for Dance Productions	2
DANC 271D Sound Design for Dance Production	2
DANC 183 Music for Dance	2
Total Units	17

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student's transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District

Certificate of Performance: Musical Theater Dance*

The Musical Theater Dance Certificate prepares students to develop and understand the skills and expectations required of professional musical theatre performers. Graduates will be qualified to perform in regional theatres, national tours, cruise ships, theme parks and on Broadway.

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR	UNITS
DRAM 241C Musical Theatre Dance III	2
DRAM 241D Musical Theatre Dance IV	2
DRAM 2242A Rehearsal and Performance	3
Select 6 units from the following courses:
DANC 110A, Ballet I	1.5
DANC 110B, Ballet II	1.5
DANC 110C, Ballet III	1.5
DANC 110D Ballet IV	1.5
DANC 115A Tap I	1.5
DANC 115B Tap Dance II	1.5
DANC 115C Tap Dance III	1.5
DANC 115D Tap Dance IV	1.5
DANC 120A Hip Hop I	1.5
DANC 120B Hip Hop II	1.5
DANC 120C Hip Hop III	1.5
DANC 120D Hip Hop IV	1.5
DANC 135A Jazz Dance I	1.5
DANC 135B Jazz Dance II	1.5
DANC 135C Jazz Dance III	1.5
DANC 135D Jazz Dance IV	1.5
DANC 140A Modern Dance I	1 - 1.5
DANC 140B Modern Dance II	1.5
DANC 178A Advanced Commercial Dance I	1.5
DANC 178B Advanced Commercial Dance II	1.5
DANC Select 4 units from the following Dance courses*
DANC 111 Ethnic Dance Forms	2
DANC 130A Dance Repertoire	1
DANC 261A Dance Performance I	2
DANC 261B Dance Performance II	2
DANC 261C Dance Performance III	2
DANC 261D Dance Performance IV	2
DANC 271A Stage Costuming for Dance	2
DANC 271B Makeup for Dance Productions I	2
DANC 271C Lighting Design for Dance Productions	2
DANC 271D Sound Design for Dance Production	2
DANC 241A Musical Theatre Dance I	2
DANC 241B Musical Theatre Dance II	2
Total Units	17

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student's transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District

Associate in Arts Degree: Visual and Performing Arts

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR	UNITS
DANC 110C Ballet III	1.5
DANC 110D Ballet IV	1.5
DANC 111 Ethnic Dance Forms	2
DANC 140C Modern Dance III	1.5
DANC 140D Modern Dance IV	1.5
DANC 177B Dance Improvisation II	1.5
DANC 181 History of Dance	2
DANC 183 Music for Dance	2
DANC 253, Choreography	2
SELECT 6 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING DANCE COURSES
DANC 110A, Ballet I	1.5
DANC 110B, Ballet II	1.5
DANC 120A Hip Hop I	1.5
DANC 120B Hip Hop II	1.5
DANC 120C Hip Hop III	1.5
DANC 120D Hip Hop IV	1.5
DANC 130A Dance Repertoire	1
DANC 135A Jazz Dance I	1 - 1.5
DANC 135B Jazz Dance II	1.5
DANC 135C Jazz Dance III	1.5
DANC 135D Jazz Dance IV	1.5
DANC 140A Modern Dance I	1 - 1.5
DANC 140B Modern Dance II	1.5
DANC 140C Modern Dance III	1.5
DANC 140D Modern Dance IV	1.5
DANC 150A Dance Making: Ballet	1
DANC 151A Dance Making: Jazz	1
DANC 152A Dance Making: Modern	1
DANC 153A Dance Making: Dance Theatre	1
DANC 177A Dance Improvisation	1 - 1.5
COMPLETE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES (4 units total):
DANC 261A Dance Performance I	2
DANC 261B Dance Performance II	2
DANC 261C Dance Performance III	2
DANC 261D Dance Performance IV	2
DANC 271A Stage Costuming for Dance	2
DANC 271B Makeup for Dance Productions I	2
DANC 271C Lighting Design for Dance Productions	2
DANC 271D Sound Design for Dance Production	2
Total Units	26.5

Recommended Electives: Dance 127, 178A, 178B, 179A, 179B, DRAM 241A, 242A, 242B.