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.

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

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