Dance Course Descriptions
DANCE 310
Jazz Dance
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This physical education course covers barre and center floor warm-ups, exercises, jazz techniques, isolations, walks and turns. This course explores variation of styles in ethnic, lyrical and modern given in combinations and offers students the opportunity for exploration and improvisation using jazz steps learned in class. This course may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 311
Urban Hip Hop
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course will introduce students to the elements of urban Hip Hop dance style and culture. Physical conditioning, instructor choreographed movements and student choreography will be included in the course. The history and evolution of hip hop dance will also be examined with emphasis placed on the positive message that Hip Hop brings to today's society. No previous dance experience is necessary. This course may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 320
Ballet
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course covers the fundamentals of beginning ballet technique. Basic terminology, coordination, alignment and execution of beginning ballet technique will be addressed. The student will experience a typical ballet class beginning with exercises at the barre, developed exercises in the center and across the floor exercises. Through this course the student will gain strength, agility, flexibility, coordination and balance. The student will also acquire knowledge of ballet history and repertory. This course may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 330
Modern Dance
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This class offers an introduction to basic dance movement and the basic elements of music and rhythm. Creative assignments will be given in improvisation and movement communication and expression utilizing problem-solving techniques. This course may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 340
Ballroom Dance
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This class is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop physical, mental and social skills through Social Dance. Dances presented will include Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, and Country Swing. This class may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 372
Dance Composition and Production
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This physical education course is the study and performance of dance composition including technique, choreography and direction. The creative quality of this course allows for a new experience every session, consequently, this course may be taken four times for credit.
DANCE 495
Independent Studies in Dance
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of Special Studies for full details of Independent Studies.
DANCE 499
Experimental Offering in Dance
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB