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.
1590 8:00a-9:20a TTh PE 150 Gold L E
1591 9:30a-10:50a MW PE 115 Gold L E
1592 8:00a-9:20a MW AET 235 Douglas Judith G
Above section 1592 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
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.
1593 11:15a-12:35p MW PE 115 Gold L E
11:15a-12:35p MW PE 115 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.
1594 1:45p-3:05p TTh GYM 104 McCray L C
DANCE 15, INTERMEDIATE MODERN JAZZ (1,1,1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Dance 14.
More advanced skills and techniques are studied in this course with emphasis on extended phrases and combinations.
1595 9:30a-10:50a MW GYM 102 Owens W M
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.
1596 12:45p-2:05p MW GYM 104 Hewitt A
DANCE 18, INTERMEDIATE TAP (1,1,1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Dance 17.
This course presents a more in depth look at tap technique and styles. Students learn intermediate steps and techniques with a focus on more complex syncopated thythms, tonal clarity and speed. Different musical styles will be introduced relating rhythms, time signatures, and musical structures to tap styles. Students will study historical tap dance figures, current trends, choreographic ideas and improvisation.
1597 12:15p-1:35p TTh GYM 104 Carroll R
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).
NEW 3073 3:45p-5:50p MW None Staff
Above section 3073 focuses on Latin dance; Salsa, Tango and Mexican. Above section 3073 February 28, 2005 – June 15, 2005 at Belmont High School, 1575 West Second St., Los Angeles, 90026.
4157 5:30p-7:35p F GYM 104 Canellias L M
10:00a-12:05p Sat GYM 104 Staff
Above section 4157 focuses on Latin dance; Salsa, Tango and Mexican.
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).
4158 5:45p-7:50p TTh GYM 102 Ruiz A
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.
1598 3:15p-5:20p TTh GYM 104 Ramirez R
NEW 3051 3:15p-5:20p TTh None Ruiz A
Above section 3051 meets February 8, 2005 – June 9, 2005 at Gardena High School, 1301 W. 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248.
DANCE 24, FLAMENCO DANCE 1 (2,2) 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces students to the movement and music of Flamenco Dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. Dance techniques are studied in relationship to Cantos or Flamenco song, and compared to Spanish classical and folk dance.
1599 2:15p-4:20p MW GYM 104 Reed C G
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.
1600 3:30p-5:35p MW GYM 102 Brown R E
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.
1601 1:15p-3:20p MW GYM 102 Yudin L K
NEW 3054 3:45p-6:00p MW None Yudin L K
Above section 3054 meets February 7, 2005 – June 8, 2005 at Hamilton High School, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.
NEW 3055 3:45p-6:00p MW None Staff
Above section 3055 meets February 7, 2005 – June 8, 2005 at Hamilton High School, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.
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.
1602 8:00a-9:20a MW GYM 102 Walker C Y
1603 8:00a-9:20a TTh GYM 102 Richards C R
2994 9:00a-12:05p Sun GYM 102 Richards C R
NEW 3061 3:30p-4:50p MW None Staff
Above section 3061 meets February 7, 2005 – June 15, 2005 at Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
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.
1604 8:00a-9:20a MW GYM 104 Meany A M
1605 12:00p-3:05p Sat GYM 102 Meany A M
2995 9:00a-12:05p Sun GYM 102 Richards C R
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.
1606 9:00a-11:05a F & Sat GYM 102 Meany A M
1607 9:30a-11:50a T GYM 102 Douglas Judith G
9:30a-10:50a Th GYM 102 Douglas Judith G
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.
1608 9:00a-11:05a F & Sat GYM 102 Meany A M
1609 9:30a-11:50a T GYM 102 Douglas Judith G
9:30a-10:50a Th GYM 102 Douglas Judith G
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.
1610 11:00a-1:05p MW GYM 102 Richards C R
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.
1611 11:00a-1:05p MW GYM 102 Richards C R
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.
1612 11:15a-12:35p MW GYM 104 McDonald K E
1613 3:45p-5:05p TTh GYM 102 Bender M M
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.
1614 9:30a-10:50a MW GYM 104 McDonald K E
DANCE 43, CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE 3 (2,2) 2 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 42.
Continued development of modern dance technique and improvisation with an introduction to craft in composition.
1615 10:10a-12:00p TTh GYM 104 Gold L E
10:10a-12:25p F GYM 104 Gold L E
DANCE 44, CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE 4 (2,2) 2 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 43.
This course is a continuation of modern dance technique with an emphasis on combinations, phrasing, and work with other dancers.
1616 10:10a-12:00p TTh GYM 104 Gold L E
10:10a-12:25p F GYM 104 Gold L E
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.
1617 8:00a-10:00a TThF GYM 104 Brown R E
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.
1618 8:00a-10:00a TThF GYM 104 Brown R E
DANCE 55B, DANCE REPERTORY – MODERN (1,1,1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: UC, CSU • Audition required. • Corequisite: Dance 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, or 46. • Advisory: Dance 60 or 61.
This course offers students the opportunity to perform modern dance in repertory. Dance majors perform works in new and varied settings to a variety of audiences including the Jazz Music Series, Studio Stage Concerts, and community performances.
1619 12:45p-2:50p TTh GYM 102 Gold L E
Above section 1619 will conduct dance auditions on Feb. 24 at 12:45p in Gym 102 (dance attire required). Students will perform at the American College Dance Festival and Citrus College Dance Festival.
DANCE 57A, WORLD DANCE PERFORMANCE – ETHNIC (3,3,3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Audition required. • Advisory: Dance 20.
This course offers performance experience as an ethnic dance company. Students audition, rehearse, and perform styles of ethnic dance ranging from African to Mexican to tap. Students work with professional choreographers. Recommended dance experience in Dance 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25 or 27.
4159 5:30p-9:45p MW GYM 104 Douglas Judith G and Ramirez R V
5:30p-9:45p MW GYM 104 Douglas Judith G and Ramirez R V
Above section 4159 will conduct auditions for dancers in World Dance Forms on Feb. 21 & 23 at 5:30p in Gym 104.
DANCE 57C, ETHNIC DANCE STAGING TECHNIQUES (1,1,1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students will learn stage production (staging, lighting, scenery, make-up) for ethnic dance performance. Students will also learn about the process of touring with a production.
1620 Arrange-4 Hours GYM 104 Douglas Judith G
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.
4160 5:30p-8:30p T GYM 104 Wolin-Manker R L
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.
4161 5:30p-8:30p T GYM 104 Wolin-Manker R L