170  |  Announcement of Courses
Dance 107 Dance Concert Performance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 40 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Audition. Formal Dance Concert performance experience for dance students. Includes both rehearsal process and a minimum of three on-stage public performances. 48 hours earns one unit. Repertoire and casting vary each semester. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
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Dance 108A Introduction to Ballet Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduction to basic ballet emphasizing movement technique, dance vocabulary, and creative individual expression. Student learns basic ballet barre exercises, center work, and short dance works. Includes an introduction to choreographic principles and cultural context of ballet. Prepares the student for Dance 108B. May be repeated. A combination of Dance 108A, 108B, 201A, 201B, 213, and 214 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 108B Introduction to Ballet Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Continuation of instruction in basic ballet technique, dance vocabulary, and creative individual expression. Student learns basic ballet barre exercises, center work, and short dance works. Includes choreographic principles and cultural context of ballet. Two semesters of Dance 108AB equals Dance 201A. May be repeated. A combination of Dance 108A, 108B, 201A, 201B, 213, and 214 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 109A Pilates Mat I Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. An introduction to the mat exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to build strength, stability, coordination, and control in the core muscles of the body. Applicable to dance and general body conditioning. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. A combination of Dance 109A, 109B, and 109C may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 109B Pilates Mat II Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Continued refinement of skills learned in Pilates Mat I with an emphasis on building strength, stability, coordination, and control in the core muscles of the body. Applicable to dance and general body conditioning. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. A combination of Dance 109A, 109B, and 109C may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 109C Pilates Mat III Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Intermediate level course in the mat exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to build strength, stability, coordination, and control in the core muscles of the body. Applicable to dance and general body conditioning. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. A combination of Dance 109A, 109B, and 109C may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 110 Beginning Mexican Folk Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduces techniques, forms, and regional/historical backgrounds of dances from various regions of Mexico. Students will perform at least 3 different traditional dances. A combination of Dance 110, 111, and 117 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 111 Intermediate Mexican Folk Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Continued study of techniques, forms, and regional/historical backgrounds of dances from various regions of Mexico. Students will perform at least 3 different and more complex traditional dances. Dance 110 recommended. A combination of Dance 110, 111, and 117 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 112 Ethnic Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduction to the dance movement and techniques of selected ethnic groups from around the world, with emphasis on skill development and cultural/historical context. Focus chosen from African dance, Asian court or folk dance, dance forms from India, European folk dance, or Polynesian dance. No experience necessary. Dance 113A Flamenco Dance I Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduction to dance movements, techniques, and terminology of Flamenco dance, music, rhythms, and song. Emphasis on dance skills and cultural relationship between Spain and the Gypsies. Prepares the student for Dance 113B. A combination of Dance 113A and 113B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.
Dance 113B Flamenco Dance II Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Dance 113A with a minimum grade of C. Continued study of Flamenco culture through dance, music, and song, with emphasis on particular rhythms. Students will explore the dynamics and structure of these rhythms and learn a choreographed dance. Repertoire varies each semester. A combination of Dance 113A and 113B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 117 Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance, including belly dance and folk dance forms. Emphasis is on movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Also explores the fusion of Western and Middle Eastern dance forms. No experience necessary. Content varies each semester. A combination of Dance 110, 111, and 117 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 118 Introduction to Caribbean and Latin Dance Styles Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. An introduction to Caribbean and Latin social dance styles, including musicality, partnering, and patterns. Emphasis is on movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Historical and contemporary forms such as Salsa, Merengue, Rhumba, Cumbia and Tango are studied. Content varies each semester. A combination of Dance 118, 123, and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Dance 119A Introduction to Jazz Dance Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Introduction to jazz dance technique emphasizing elementary movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Includes an introduction to composition and cultural context of jazz. For students with little or no dance experience. A combination of Dance 119A, 119B, 219A, 219B, 220, and 221 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.