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.
1226 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 100A 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.
1708 3:30p-5:35p MTWTh GYM 104 Canellias L M
3:30p-5:35p MTWTh GYM 104 Perry H 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.
1227 10:15a-12:25p MTWThF GYM 102 Yudin L K
10:15a-12:25p MTWThF 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.
1228 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 102 Jean C A
1229 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh GYM 102 Richards C R
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.
4046 6:45p-8:50p 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.
1230 2:45p-5:45p MTWTh GYM 102 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.
1231 2:45p-5:45p MTWTh 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.
1232 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 104 Wolin-Manker R L
8:00a-10:05a MTWTh GYM 104 Bender M M
1233 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh GYM 104 Brown R E
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.
1234 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh GYM 104 McDonald K E