Fundamentals of ballet technique stressing alignment, turn-out, five basic positions, seven movements of dance, and terminology. 2 activities.

Fundamentals of modern technique stressing alignment, off-centered use of torso, floorwork, movement phrases, and improvisation exercises. 2 activities.

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. 2 activities.

Selected ballroom dances including the cha-cha-cha, foxtrot, merengue, rumba, samba, swing, tango, waltz, and discotheque. Emphasis on alignment, etiquette, leading and following, performance techniques, and presentation of simple dance phrases. 2 activities.

Introduction to international folk dances including round, longway, and square sets. Study of various dance steps, formation, positions, historical and cultural background. 1 activity.

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.

Concentrates on major dance works and artists from the 19th century to present. Includes cultural contexts as well as styles and forms used in dance. Introductory survey of major experiments in dance. 3 lectures.

Continuation of training in basic technical skills in ballet stressing phrasing, performance, and more complex step patterns. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Continuing study of DANC 132 with emphasis on various movement styles, phrasing, more complex step patterns, and performance. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Continuation of DANC 133 with emphasis on more extensive movement vocabulary. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Continuation of DANC 134. Emphasis on variations, styles, and performance skill. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Introduction to the major dance notation systems, emphasizing the theory, reading and writing of Labonotation. 1 lecture, 2 activities. Prerequisite: One DANC activity class or consent of instructor.

Historical influences on contemporary Western dance from prehistoric times to the present, with special emphasis on European, African and Latino sources. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One DANC activity class or consent of instructor.

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.

Principles of dance composition and improvisation. Exploring movement potentials through studies in use of various stimuli, process of construction, and structuring of compositional forms. 1 lecture, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Problems connected with dance choreography. Workshops in concert preparation for Cal Poly's major dance production. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 seminar, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: By audition only.

Directed experience in production of annual Orchesis Dance Concert and other public performances. Total credit limited to 12 units. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: DANC 345 or consent of instructor.

Dance forms such as folk, social, square, modern, ballet and jazz studies. Rhythmic structure and analysis of dance steps. Development of teaching methods and techniques, curricular materials and evaluation procedures related to teaching dance forms. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: DANC 131, 132, 133, or 134 and consent of instructor.

Individual investigation, research and studies or survey of selected problems in dance and related areas. Total credit limited to 4 units with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head.

Directed study of selected topics for advanced dance students. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for dance students. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.