May be required to attend dance productions for which students must purchase tickets.
Selected courses are repeatable. However, the number of total enrollments may be limited to four within a grouping of similar courses. Please see a counselor for details.
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.
1238 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh GYM 104 Jordan A N
DANCE 19, Ballroom Dance 1 unit
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course gives students the opportunity to learn various social dance forms. It is designed for students with no dance experience as well as experienced dance students who want to be introduced to dance forms new to them. Examples of dance forms that may be included are: Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango, and Samba. The course will focus on exploring the differences and similarities among styles and techniques while also developing coordination skills. Historical studies and individual choreography will enhance the student’s knowledge of each dance form as well as encourage creativity.
4063 7:15p-9:20p MTWTh GYM 104 Hewitt A
DANCE 20, Ethnic Dance (2,2) 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).
1240 3:30p-6:30p MTWTh GYM 102 Canellias L M
Above section 1240 will teach Salsa dancing.
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.
1241 12:30p-3:20p MTWTh GYM 102 Abdullah L Y
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.
1242 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 102 Safrit K K
4064 6:45p-8:50p MTWTh GYM 102 Meany A M
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.
1243 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh GYM 102 Meany A M
DANCE 33, Ballet 3 (2,2) 2 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Dance 32.
This movement course is the study of classical ballet techniques as presented on the third level of advancement. Techniques may include RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), French, Cecchetti, and of Russian. Movement technique and terminology are continued to include a more advanced level of barre and centre floor adage and allegro. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets is required.
1244 3:45p-6:45p MTWTh GYM 100A Richards C R
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.
1245 3:45p-6:45p MTWTh GYM 100A 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.
1246 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 104 Wolin-Manker R L
8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 104 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.
1247 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh GYM 104 Brown R E