KINESIOLOGY DANCE
KNDAN-110A Ballet Fundamentals I
KNDAN-150
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-130
Topics in Dance Arts
.3-4 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-150
This is an introductory course in ballet technique. This class will focus on ballet barre, center adagio, allegro work, and across-the-floor combinations. It will also include an introduction to the history of the genre and principles of ballet as an art form. CSU, UC
A supplemental course in the dance arts to provide a study of current concepts and problems in dance field and related subdivisions. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
KNDAN-155
KNDAN-110B Ballet Fundamentals II
World Dance Topics
.3-4 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-155
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours
This is a beginning class in classical ballet technique. The class will focus on beginning barre, beginning center adagio and allegro work and beginning ballet movement combinations in the center. The course also includes history of ballet and principles as a contemporary art form. CSU
A supplemental course in world dance to provide a study of selected cultural traditions. Specific topics such as Japanese, Hawaiian or Mexican dance will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
KNDAN-160A Beginning Tap Dance KNDAN-120A Jazz Dance Fundamentals I .5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-136
This is an introductory course in jazz dance technique. This class will focus on proper jazz dance alignment, center work and movement across the floor. It will also include an introduction to the history of jazz dance. CSU, UC
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-138
This is an activity course emphasizing beginning tap dance technique and covers a wide range of tap dance styles. The cultural and historical aspects of this genre will also be studied. CSU, UC
KNDAN-160B Intermediate Tap Dance KNDAN-120B Jazz Dance Fundamentals II .5-2 units SC • Variable hours
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-141
This is a beginning course in jazz dance technique. The class will focus on proper jazz dance alignment, isolations and beginning jazz dance choreography. The class includes the evolution of jazz dance from African and Haitian dance to contemporary jazz dance technique. CSU
This is an activity course designed to teach intermediate elements of tap dance technique. This course will introduce intermediate tap dance steps and combinations. The contribution of tap dance to American art and culture will also be studied. CSU, UC
KNDAN-130A Modern Dance Fundamentals I
KNDAN-162
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-142
This is an introductory course in modern dance technique. This class will focus on the development of proper modern dance alignment, center work, and movement across the floor. It will also include an introduction to modern dance history. CSU, UC
Broadway Dance
.5-2 units SC • Variable hours • Formerly PEDAN-165
This is a course in Broadway Musical dance technique. Dance styles from a variety of Broadway genres, as well as audition techniques, will be covered. The history of dance in musical theater and its impact on American culture will also be discussed. CSU, UC
KNDAN-130B Modern Dance Fundamentals II .5-2 units SC • Variable hours
This is a course in beginning modern dance technique. This class will focus on beginning modern dance alignment, center work, and modern dance movements across the floor. The course will also include discussion regarding the current events that shape the history of modern dance in America and in Europe. CSU DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
CATALOG 2013-2014
PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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