Dance

May be required to attend dance productions for which students must purchase tickets.

DANCE 5, DANCE HISTORY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course informs students of the origins of dance, dances of various historical periods and dance styles, and schools of thought including ballet, modern dance, jazz, and ethnic forms.

1420   8:00a-9:20a TTh   A 214   Douglas Judith G

1421   9:30a-10:50a TTh   AET 235   Gold L E

Above section 1421 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street and requires attendance at dance productions.

1422   12:45p-2:05p MW   A 214   Douglas Judith G

DANCE 7, MUSIC FOR DANCE   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course covers the rudiments of music theory, form and style, and its use with dance.

1423   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 5   Gold L E

   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 5   Sinatra E M

DANCE 14, BEGINNING MODERN JAZZ DANCE (1,1,1,1)    1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 31 or 41.

Elementary skills and techniques are emphasized in this course as students develop an appreciation of jazz as a dance style.

1424   9:30a-10:50a MW   PE 150   Owens W M

Above section 1424 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 17, BEGINNING TAP (1,1,1,1)    1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces tap technique and styles (including rhythm tap and Broadway tap), information about the cultural and historical origins of tap, and current trends and applications of tap in concert dance and musical theater. Emphasis will be on fundamental skills and rhythms, time steps, flash footwork, short combinations, and styling.

1425   8:00a-9:20a MW   PE 150   Mendonca M C

Above section 1425 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 20, ETHNIC DANCE (1,1)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Both dance majors and non-majors learn specific ethnic dance styles within a given semester; the study of the music, art, and costume of the particular style is also included. The dance techniques learned will serve as preparation for the Ethnic Dance Performance Course (Dance 57B).

4131   5:15p-7:20p TTh   PE 150   Baldwin K E

Above section 4131 will focus on salsa and Mexican Folklorico.

DANCE 22, MEXICAN DANCE ( 2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Mexican dance techniques and styles are taught as students learn authentic regional dances and study indigenous and outside influences, historical impact, costumes, and music. The dance techniques learned will serve as preparation for the Ethnic Dance Performance courses (Dance 57A and 57B).

4132   5:15p-7:20p MW   PE 145   Douglas J G

DANCE 23, INTERMEDIATE MEXICAN DANCE (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Dance 22.

This course is an intermediate level course in the content and technique of traditional Mexican dance. Lecture topics include: the history of additional states of Mexico not included in beginning Mexican dance, the culture of these people past and present, European and African influences and impact on the indigenous people, the influences of politics, religion, music, art, and popular styles with an emphasis on the times from the Victorian Era to present. Dance technique topics include: placement, more advanced footwork and rhythm patterns, intermediate level dances, and choreography.

4133   5:15p-7:20p MW   PE 145   Douglas Judith G

   5:15p-7:20p MW   PE 145   Ramirez R V

DANCE 25, AFRICAN DANCE (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course is an introduction to the study of African dance with an emphasis on West African traditional and contemporary dances. Emphasis is on techniques of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Dunham.

1426   4:30p-6:35p MW   PE 150   Camara N

Above section 1426 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 27, BRAZILIAN DANCE (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course surveys Brazilian dance with an emphasis on Afro-Brazilian technique and styles. Course content will include dances of the Candomble Orixas, folkloric forms such as Maculele and Maracatu, Samba, and contemporary Brazilian choreographies. Instruction will also include lectures on the vital relationship between dance, drumming, song, costume, and legends of these living traditions. The impact of these dance forms on Brazilian society will also be presented in both lecture and movement technique.

1427   1:15p-3:20p MW   PE 150   Yudin L K

Above section 1427 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 31, BALLET I (1,1)   1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Basic ballet technique, placement, and terminology are taught for the barre and centre.

1428   8:00a-9:20a MW   PE 145   Walker C Y

Above section 1428 requires attendance at dance productions.

1429   12:45p-2:05p TTh   PE 150   Gold L E

Above section 1429 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 32, BALLET 2 (1,1)   1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 31.

This course continues the training of Ballet 1 with emphasis on new steps and terminology in centre. Students interested in a dance major should take Dance 33 next, followed by Dance 34.

1430   8:00a-9:20a TTh   PE 150   Meany A M

Above section 1430 requires attendance at dance productions.

1431   2:15p-3:35p TTh   PE 145   Douglas Judith G

DANCE 33, BALLET 3 (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 32.

This study of ballet techniques includes greater emphasis on combinations and steps en diagonale. An introduction to bones, joints and muscle terminology also included.

1432   9:30a-11:50a T   PE 150   Douglas Judith G

   9:30a-10:50a Th   PE 150   Douglas Judith G

Above section 1432 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 34, BALLET 4 (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 33.

The course continues the development of graduated ballet techniques and combinations as well as study of spinal column, muscular balance and imbalance, conditioning, and dance injury prevention.

1433   9:30a-11:50a T   PE 150   Douglas Judith G

   9:30a-10:50a Th   PE 150   Douglas Judith G

Above section 1433 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 35, BALLET 5 (2,2)   2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 34.

This course continues the skills developed in Dance 34 and an introduction to classical variations. Joint action and muscle groups of foot, ankle, knee, and hips are also studied.

1434   9:30a-10:50a T   PE 145   Richards C R

   9:30a-11:50a Th   PE 145   Richards C R

Above section 1434 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 36, BALLET 6 (2,2)   2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 35.

This course is a continuation of Dance 35 with an introduction to pointe work. Study of joint action and muscle groups of torso (spine/abdominals), shoulder joint, and shoulder girdle is also included.

1435   9:30a-10:50a T   PE 145   Richards C R

   9:30a-11:50a Th   PE 145   Richards C R

Above section 1435 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 41, CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE I (1,1)   1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course includes an introduction to body awareness and movement in space. Technique, placement, and creative experiences are included.

1436   8:00a-9:20a TTh   PE 150   Bender M M

Above section 1436 requires attendance at dance productions.

1437   9:30a-10:50a MW   PE 145   Gold L E

Above section 1437 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 42, CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE 2 (1,1)   1 UNIT

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 41.

This is a continuation of Dance 41, emphasizing new steps and combinations. Students majoring in dance should take Dance 43 next.

1438   12:45p-2:05p TTh   PE 145   Wolin-Manker R L

Above section 1438 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 45, MODERN DANCE V (2,2)   2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 44.

This course is an advanced study in modern dance technique and an introduction to rhythmic notation. Work on individual studies is also included.

1441   11:00a-1:00p MW   PE 145   Ganado K

   9:00a-11:10a F   PE 145   Ganado K

Above section 1441 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 46, MODERN DANCE VI (2,2)   2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 45.

Transfer preparation, advanced level modern dance technique, improvisation and composition studies are included, as well as an introduction to musical form.

1442   11:00a-1:00p MW   PE 145   Ganado K

   9:00a-11:10a F   PE 145   Ganado K

Above section 1442 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 60, FUNDAMENTALS OF CHOREOGRAPHY I (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 41.

This course explores the process of using movement to give outward expression of inner sensations and feelings. It includes techniques of releasing tensions and developing imagery and discussion of aesthetic concepts.

1443   11:30a-2:35p F   PE 145   Gold L E

Above section 1443 requires attendance at dance productions.

DANCE 61, FUNDAMENTALS OF CHOREOGRAPHY 2 (2,2)    2 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Dance 60.

This course is a continuation of Dance 60 with emphasis on the forming process.

1444   11:30a-2:35p F   PE 145   Gold L E

Above section 1444 requires attendance at dance productions.

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