DANC-DANCE – 2005-07 Catalog
Theatre & Dance Department
DANC 130
Pilates/Physicalmind Conditioning
Method (2)
Introduction
to Joseph Pilates Physicalmind conditioning method,
providing the ideal physical fitness for the attainment and maintenance of a
uniformly developed body and sound mind. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities.
DANC 131
Beginning Ballet (2)
Fundamentals
of ballet technique stressing alignment, turn-out, five basic positions, seven
movements of dance, and terminology.
Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities.
DANC 132
Beginning Modern Dance (2)
Fundamentals
of modern technique stressing alignment, off-centered use of torso, floorwork, movement phrases, and improvisation exercises. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities.
DANC 133
Beginning Jazz Dance (2)
Introduction
of jazz dance techniques stressing a variety of styles, alignment, isolation, polyrhythms, syncopation, improvisation, and phrasing. Performance technique and
presentation of simple dance phrases. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities.
DANC 134
Beginning Ballroom Dance (2)
Selected ballroom dances
including the cha-cha-cha, foxtrot, merengue, rumba,
samba, swing, tango, waltz, and line dance hustle. Emphasis on alignment,
etiquette, leading and following, performance techniques, and presentation of
simple dance phrases. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities.
DANC 135
International Folk Dance (2)
Introduction
to international folk dances including round, longway,
and square sets. Study of various dance steps, formation, positions, historical and
cultural background. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities.
DANC 139
Beginning Tap (2)
Introduction
to tap dance technique stressing rhythms and breaks, syncopation, and
improvisation. Study
of different tap styles and related cultural influences. Performance of
beginning tap dance phrases. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities.
DANC 211
Dance Fundamentals (2)
Body
placement, alignment, rhythmic analysis and movement techniques. Theory and practice of fundamentals
to promote ease and efficiency of movement. Introduction
to dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, folk, square and social. 2 activities.
DANC 221
Dance Appreciation (4) GE
C3
Diverse dance forms. Focus
on major western dance artists and their works from the 19th century
to the present. Cultural context, style and forms in dance. Introductory
survey of major experiments in dance. 4 lectures.
DANC 231
Intermediate Ballet (2)
Continuation
of training in basic technical skills in ballet stressing phrasing,
performance, and more complex step patterns. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor. Intermediate level experience
as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter 2007.
DANC 232
Intermediate Modern Dance (2)
Continuing
study of DANC 132 with emphasis on various movement
styles, phrasing, more complex step patterns, and performance. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor. Intermediate level experience
as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter 2007.
DANC 233
Intermediate Jazz Dance (2)
Continuation
of DANC 133 with emphasis on more extensive movement
vocabulary. Total credit limited
to 6 units. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Intermediate
level experience as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter
2007.
DANC 234
Intermediate Ballroom Dance (2)
Continuation
of DANC 134. Selected ballroom dances: cha cha, foxtrot, merengue, rumba, swing, tango, hustle, paso
doble, polka and samba. Emphasis on
variations, styles, and performance skill. Total credit limited to 6
units. 2 activities. Prerequisite: DANC
134 or consent of instructor. intermediate level experience as
determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter 2007.
DANC 311
Dance in American Musical Theatre (4) GE C4
Cultural norms portrayed
through dance and musical production. Major works with multicultural, racial,
class, and gender issues associated with American themes. The
artists, the role of dance in the musical theatre, and the significance of
dance in human society. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and one course
in Area C3. Theatre Arts majors will not receive GE C4 credit.
DANC 321
Cultural Influence on Dance in
A multicultural approach
to the history of dance in America, with emphasis on American Indian, West
African, Caribbean, Mexican, European, and Asian contributions and influences.
Explores culture through dance in lecture, readings, video samples, and written
observations of dance performance. Purchase of concert ticket(s) required. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and one lower division Area C
course. Theatre Arts majors will not receive GE C4 credit.
DANC 331 Advanced
Ballet and Repertory (2)
Advanced ballet technique
and reconstruction of historical ballet repertories from the romantic,
classical, neoclassical, and modern periods. Participation in dance performance
of selected repertory. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities.
Prerequisite: DANC 231 or consent
of instructor. intermediate level
experience as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter 2007.
DANC 332 Modern
Dance Repertory (2)
Intermediate to advanced dance
skills learned through the study and performance of selected modern dance
repertory. Addresses problems in advanced performance technique. Informal
presentation in performance situation. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2
activities. Prerequisite: Intermediate dance
technique level or consent of instructor.
Intermediate level experience as determined by
instructor at first class meeting. Change
effective Winter 2007.
DANC 340 Dance Composition (4)
Principles of dance composition.
Exploration of the creative potential of movement and development of movement
motifs through choreographic studies. Preparation for informal public
presentation of student generated solo or group choreographic works. Total
credit limited to 8 units. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory, 2 activities. Prerequisite:
Intermediate dance level training or consent of
instructor. Intermediate
level experience as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Change effective Winter 2007.
DANC 345 Choreography and Workshop in Dance Concert
Preparation (4)
Problems connected with
dance choreography. Workshop in concert preparation for major public dance
production. Attendance of professional dance concert required. Attendance of
professional dance concert(s) required. Total credit limited to 16 units. 2
activities, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: By audition only.
DANC 346 Dance
Production (4)
Directed experience in
production of annual Orchesis Dance Company Concert
and other public performances. Attendance of professional dance concert(s)
required. Total credit limited to 16 units. 1 activity, 3 laboratories.
Prerequisite: DANC 345.
DANC 381 Dance for KINE/Dance Minors (4)
Dance skills and
techniques. Experience in selected dance forms. Rhythmic structure and analysis
of dance steps. Includes introduction to dance pedagogy, curricular materials
and evaluative procedures. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: KINE 419 or KINE 310, Dance Minor or consent of instructor. Change effective
Winter 2007.
DANC 400 Special
Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–4)
Individual investigation,
research and studies or survey of selected problems in dance and related areas.
Total credit limited to 8 units with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head.
DANC 470 Selected
Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed study of selected
topics for advanced dance students. Class
Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4
lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
DANC 471 Selected
Advanced Laboratory (1–4)
Directed group laboratory
study of selected topics for dance students. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 8
units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.