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Dance
Program Planning Guide
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Definition The dance program
is designed to develop an appreciation of dance from both a non-movement
and a movement perspective. The program introduces and develops basic
and intermediate and advance dance techniques. The program also provides
on campus and touring performance activities
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Dance classes offered include
fundamental of dance, basic ballet, modern jazz, world, African, social,
tap, performance, choreography, and yoga.
DISTINCTIVE FOCUS
The focus of the program is
on providing students with a variety of dance styles, training, techniques
and performance opportunities.
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The following usually requires
a four-year degree:
- Professional Dancer
- Choreographer
- College Dance Instructor
- Studio Dance Instructor
- Dance Therapist
- Dance Researcher
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
An associate degree is not
available in dance. Students wishing the associate degree should major
in general education and include those classes listed below (either or
both blocks) and other courses required by the transfer institution.
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MORE INFORMATION:
| College
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(661) 259-7800 |
| Admissions: |
Ext. 3280 |
| Program
Advisement: |
Ext. 3287 |
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INSTRUCTORS:
| Ms. Phylise
Smith |
Ext. 3997 |
| Ms. Diana
Stanich |
Ext. 3206 |
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DANCE 100 - DANCE APPRECIATION
A non-movement course that examines dance through the viewing of
videos, dance performances and lecture discussions. |
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DANCE 101 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD
DANCE
An introductory course that focuses upon the teaching of selected
dances of the world, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and
Africa. |
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DANCE 111 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE
A preparation for all dance styles, focus upon ballet, modern and
jazz. |
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DANCE 121 - MODERN DANCE 1
Introduces the techniques and styles of modern dance. |
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DANCE 122 - MODERN DANCE 2
A continuation of modern dance of techniques and styles.
Prerequisite: Dance 121. |
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DANCE 131 - INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ
Emphasis on elementary skills and techniques of jazz dance. |
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DANCE 132 - INTERMEDIATE JAZZ
A continuation of jazz dance technique. Prerequisite: Dance 131. |
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DANCE 133 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN
DANCE
A movement survey of the dance cultures of West Africa. |
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DANCE 134 - BALLROOM AND SOCIAL
DANCE
Introduces waltz, fox trot, cha-cha, tango, swing, flamenco, and
salsa. |
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DANCE 135 - BEGINNING TAP DANCE
Teaches basic rhythms and techniques of tap. |
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DANCE 141 - INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
Basic skills and techniques of ballet exercises are introduced. |
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DANCE 142 - INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Continuation of skills introduced in beginning ballet. |
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DANCE 160 - DANCE PERFORMANCE
ENSEMBLE
Course focuses upon learning and performing repertoire by faculty
and guest instructors. |
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DANCE 161 - CONCERT DANCE ENSEMBLE
Intermediate and advanced dancers serve as thee school dance company
and perform in community venues as well as campus productions.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. |
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DANCE 170 - INTRODUCTION TO
CHOREOGRAPHY
Introduces fundamental choreographic skills. Prerequisite: Successful
audition. |
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DANCE 199B - YOGA/STRETCHING
Introduces basic yoga stretches. |
