May be required to attend dance productions for which students must purchase tickets.
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.
1178 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh GYM 104 Owens W M
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.
1179 3:30p-5:35p MTWTh GYM 102 Hewitt A
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.
1180 12:30p-3:20p MTWTh GYM 102 Ladzekpo-Cole 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.
1181 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 104 Safrit Karen
4029 6:45p-8:50p MTWTh GYM 104 Walker C Y
6:45p-8:50p MTWTh GYM 104 Safrit K K
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.
1182 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh GYM 102 Lee J Y
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.
1183 12:30p-3:30p 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.
1184 12:30p-3:30p MTWTh GYM 100A Richards C R
DANCE 37, Beginning Pointe (1,1) 1 unit
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Dance 35 or 36, Instructor approval required
This course introduces the advanced ballet student to the basics of beginning pointe work. Topics covered include placement and strength-building exercises, selection of proper footwear, and barre and center work in soft shoes and en pointe.
1185 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh GYM 104 Meany A M
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.
1186 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 102 Wolin-Manker R
8:00a-10:05a MTWTh 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.
1187 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh GYM 104 Lee J Y
DANCE 55B, Dance Repertory – Modern (1,1,1,1) 1 unit
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: Audition required. • Corequisite: Dance 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, or 46. • Advisory: Dance 60 or 61.
*Maximum UC credit for Dance 55B and Dance 59A is 4 units.
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.
4031 6:30p-9:30p MTWTh GYM 102 Gold L E