DANC
100 F

One and one-half hour lecture and one and one-half hours lab per week. Introduction to Dance Appreciation explores historical, multicultural and contemporary dance forms. The course will consist of a combination of lecture and activity. The student will experience various dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, folk, and ethnic. The emphasis will be on the history and understanding dance as an art form. Recommended for non-majors. (CSU) (UC ) (Degree credit)

DANC
101 F

One hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week. A course to introduce social, folk, and square dancing to physical education and recreation majors. The class will include research and study of the backgrounds of dances and cultures, and will provide opportunities for development of acceptable performance as preparation for more advanced techniques courses. (Not currently being offered -- if interested, contact Division Office.) (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
102 F

Two hours lab per week.  This class is designed to prepare a student mentally and physically for dance.  Students will learn floor mat exercises and a floor barre to increase flexibility, strength, body alignment and use of turn out.  Relaxation and visualization techniques will be covered.  Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
103 F

Two hours lab per week. The course focuses on basic movement techniques to prepare the body for dance. This course may also be taken by those interested in achieving fitness and contouring by the use of  dance technique. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC)  (Degree credit)

DANC
104 F

Prerequisite: Any level one dance course.  Two hours lab per week. Advanced dance techniques are employed for increased flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Longer and more involved patterns of dance movement will be learned. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
105 F

Two hours lab per week. This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of ballet technique and terminology, as well as acquaint the student with ballet as a performing art. Includes work at the barre and center floor. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC)  (Degree credit)

DANC
106 F

Prerequisite: DANC 105 Ballet I.  Two hours lab per week. The course is designed to continue the ballet training of the dance student. The class includes work on more advanced techniques at the barre and center floor and more advanced adagio and allegro. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
107 F

Two hours lab per week. The class provides opportunities for developing a sensitivity to the use of body movement, space, and time for creative expression. Work on skill techniques, movement exploration, and beginning dance composition. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
108 F

Prerequisite: DANC 107 Modern Dance I.  Two hours lab per week. This course is designed to give more advanced experiences in skill techniques and compositional factors and devices. Individual and group choreography are incorporated into class structure. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit)

DANC
110 F

Two hours lab per week. This course is designed to give a general knowledge of the regional dance styles of Mexico and their cultural aspects. Students will be expected to learn various dance steps. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
111 F

Two hours lab per week. This course is designed for the student who is interested in developing a jazz style in dance. It includes the contractions, rolls, isolations, turns, and combinations unique to dance to contemporary jazz music. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
112 F

Prerequisite: DANC 111 Jazz I.  Two hours lab per week. This class is designed for the student who wishes to perfect his jazz style. The class includes more advanced work in turns, isolations, and combinations and work with more complex rhythmic elements. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
113 F

Two hours lab per week. This course is designed to introduce basic tap dance technique and elementary tap dances, providing an opportunity to develop good coordination and rhythm. It includes an introduction to basic tap dance including work on tap techniques, introduction to basic steps, and the learning of combinations and routines. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
114 F

Prerequisite: DANC 113 Tap Dance I or previous tap dance training.  Two hours lab per week. This course will further develop skills in tap dancing through training in intermediate level skills and dances, with some provision for student composition and the development of performance skills. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
115 F

Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week.  Students will learn various forms of beginning hip-hop dancing and acquire a basic history of Hip Hop dancing.  May be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
116 F

Two hours lab per week. This course gives students the opportunity to learn various social dance forms. It is designed for students with no dance experience as well as dance students who want to be introduced to new dance forms new to them. Examples of dance forms that may be included are: swing, salsa (mambo, cha cha, etc.), tango, waltz, country and fox trot. 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. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
119 F

Two hours lab per week. The class provides opportunities to explore various dance styles: ballet, jazz, modern and tap. The emphasis is on performing each dance style in an informal in-studio setting. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
120 F

Three hours lecture per week.  Students will study through readings, film, and in-class discussion dance from primitive times to present day.  Students will also compare various dance techniques, theories, and personalities who have contributed to the art. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
122 F

Three hours of lab per week. This course is designed to explore various types of dances that are common in the Middle East (Belly dancing and dabke). The students will learn movement, perform, critique and analyze dance performances. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree Credit)

DANC
130 F

Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week.  Students will learn the dance styles and rhythms of African and Caribbean cultures.  Dance as an inseparable part of the culture will be discussed.  This course may be taken four times for credit.  (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
132 F

Two hours lab per week.  Students will study basic Flamenco Dance technique and learn movement combinations.  This class provides students with the opportunity to develop coordination, rhythm, and performance skills.  Some history of Flamenco will be included.  Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
150 F

Three hours lab per week. This course will focus on contemporary dance styles made popular from the television, film and video industry. Students will learn and create stylized commercial dance movement combinations using a variety of popular music. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit)

DANC
151 F

Three hours lab per week. Students will study and learn basic skills of Latin Jazz dance and styles inherent in Jazz and Afro-Caribbean dance and Latin Popular rhythms such as Cha Cha, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, Bolero, Cumbia, and Corridos. Students will learn Latin Jazz combinations. This course may be taken four times for credit. Cost of dance concert admission will not exceed $40. (CSU) (Degree Credit)

DANC
202 F

Prerequisite: DANC 107 Modern Dance I.  Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. The class includes theory and practice in the basic elements of dance composition.  It provides experience in the creation and development of dance composition. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
203 F

Corequisite: Any dance class.  Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week plus one hour rehearsal and performance arranged per week. The class provides opportunities for creative dance expression. The emphasis is on advanced dance techniques and choreography. Opportunities for public performance available. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
204 F

Corequisite: Any dance class.  Two to eight hours specialized lab per week plus additional preparation time. An opportunity for a dancer to learn and perform his own or another student's, teacher's, or artist's choreography for production or concert; a practical experience in performing and directing. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
205 F

One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. A selective dance performing group utilizing advanced resource and movement materials. This class is designed to give the advanced performer an additional opportunity for continued performance and growth in individual dance technique and group repertoire. Course may be taken twice for credit. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
210 F

Three hours lecture per week.  Social and theatrical dances of the U.S. today will be viewed and examined in terms of cultural influences, historical and social origins, and the functions they fulfill for individual artists, their cultures, and society in general.  African American, Asian, Hispanic, European and Native American dances, choreographers, and dancers will be studied.  The class work will include readings, discussions, group projects, and analysis of dance performances on video and live theater.  Attendance at a selected group of performances is required.  Cost of dance concert admission will not exceed $30.00. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

DANC
214 F

Corequisite:  DANC 203 Dance Production.  Six hours lab per week.  This course provides the opportunity to rehearse and perform works choreographed by faculty and/or artist-in-residence.  It is an opportunity to experience professional working conditions and requirements.  All phases of the dance concert process from audition to rehearsal to backstage preparation will be covered.  This course may be taken four times for credit..  (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation)(Degree credit)