Course Descriptions DAN-124 Beginning Tap Dance
1 unit
DAN-128
2 units
LAB 48-54
Intermediate Ballet LEC 24-27/LAB 24-27
An introduction to the uniquely American dance form known as tap, this course emphasizes basic traditional tap steps, combinations and rhythms, and introduces the rhythm-based work of jazz-tap as performed in concert. Strong emphasis is on the relationship of steps, rhythms, and music. Choreographic elements, proper preparation and general historic references are included.This class meets a requirement for the dance major and the transfer student and would be of interest to dancers, musical theater performers, actors, musicians, and anyone interested in exploring this unique American dance form. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS General
This intermediate level course is a further study of classical ballet dance techniques of ballet masters such as Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Balanchine, as well as contemporary ballet innovators. Historical and theoretical understandings of ballet technique are a primary focus, as well as the development of the dancer’s technical and expressive skills. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: DAN-121 (with a grade of C or better) and substantial ballet technique experience, or instructor recommendation. AA/AS General Education: C or E--Transfers to both
Education: C or E--Transfers to both UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): E1--
DAN-125
3 units
Introduction to Choreography
LEC 48-54
Through lectures, readings, movement studies and video analysis, this beginning study of choreographic theory, history and practice emphasizes the analysis of dance as an art form through the elements of space, shape, motion, time and energy. Students will complete a series of short, choreographic assignments through which they will be encouraged to develop a personal dance aesthetic and unique choreographic voice. Choreographic forms and principles will be introduced. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS General
UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): C1--
DAN-129
2 units
Intermediate Tap Dance LEC 24-27/LAB 24-27 This intermediate course is a further study of the uniquely American dance form known as tap. This course emphasizes developing technique, aesthetics, style, musicianship, and improvisational skills in both musical theater tap and concert tap forms. Historical and theoretical understandings of tap technique are a integral focus. This class meets a requirement for the dance major and would be of interest to dancers, musical theater performers, actors, and musicians. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: DAN-124 (with a grade of C or better), equivalent experience, or instructor recommendation. AA/AS General Education: C or E--Transfers to both UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): C1--
Education: C or E--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3A--CSU Area(s): C1--
DAN-133
3 units
DAN-126
American Popular Dance on Stage, Screen, and Television
LEC 48-54
2 units
Intermediate Modern Dance LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 This course offers continuing study of modern dance techniques, which may include, but are not limited to, the movement vocabularies of Graham, Holm, Humphrey-Weidman, Limon, Cunningham, Hawkins, Taylor and Tharp, and the postmodern and contemporary styles of today. The emphasis is on expanding and deepening the dancer’s technical and expressive skills through more complicated techniques, combinations, improvisations, and choreographic studies while supporting the discovery of a personal movement voice. Complexity rhythmically, spatially, and dynamically is stressed. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: Modern dance experience. AA/AS General Education: C or E--Transfers to both UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): C1--
DAN-127
2 units
Intermediate Jazz Dance LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 This course offers a continuing study of jazz dance techniques, which may include but are not limited to the styles and techniques of jazz innovators such as Cole, Giordano, Luigi, Robbins, Fosse,Tremaine. Contemporary and commercial styles may also be studied. Historical and theoretical understandings of jazz technique from film, television, and stage are a primary focus, as well as the development of the dancer’s technical and expressive skills. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: DAN-123, equivalent experience, or instructor recommendation. AA/AS General
This survey of American popular and classical dance on stage, screen and television emphasizes the cultural and social history of the dance styles known as tap, jazz, ballroom, show dancing, modern dance, and the ballet from the late 18th century to the present, as they develop and/or appear in early show dances, minstrelsy, vaudeville, Broadway and Hollywood musicals, and music television videos. This course fulfills requirements for the dance major, MSJC Humanities, and is for all interested in American theatrical dance styles. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3A-CSU Area(s): C1--
DAN-140
3 units
Music for Dance
LEC 48-54
Music for Dance is a course for dancers and other performing artists who wish to understand music and alternative forms of accompaniment from a physical perspective. Structure, timing, phrasing, rhythmic impulses, notation, along with music literature resources are explored. Music history, contemporary music trends, legal implications of usage, and accompaniment as creative resource material, are emphasized. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3A--CSU Area(s): C1--
Education: C or E--Transfers to both UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): C1--
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