DANCE 310    Jazz Dance    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will include warm up exercises comprised of introductory level ballet positions and their corresponding jazz positions in parallel. Students will become technically proficient in jazz techniques, including turns and leaps. Center floor exercises will focus on control, balance and flexibility. Across the floor combinations will emphasize alignment, style, and technical progression. Students will memorize sections of choreography and perform with confidence. An informal introduction to injury prevention will be included in this course.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      23734

DANCE 311    Urban Hip Hop    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will introduce students to the elements of urban Hip Hop dance style and culture. Conditioning exercises and drills will be incorporated to develop the physical skills and capacities necessary to execute more advanced movements. The movements will be instructor choreographed, but will allow the opportunity for students to express their individuality and creativity by developing signature techniques, as well as, group formations. Students will compete in small groups as part of the experience. The history and evolution of hip hop dance will also be examined with emphasis placed on the positive message that Hip Hop brings to today's society. No previous dance experience is necessary. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      24126

DANCE 320    Ballet    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: In this course students will learn to perform beginning level ballet positions, barre warm up exercises, turns and techniques safely and precisely. Center and across the floor exercises will focus on increased control, speed, strength and balance. Students will develop a ballet movement vocabulary and will be able to apply ballet terminology appropriately. Students will also gain an understanding of the historical and traditional foundations of ballet and learn to appreciate ballet as a movement theory and art form.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      23736
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      31621

DANCE 330    Modern Dance    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Modern Dance is designed to teach the fundamentals of modern dance movement vocabulary and instill an appreciation of modern dance as an art form. Students will develop increased technical facility in the performance of modern dance movements while improving kinesthetic awareness, strength and flexibility. A review of modern dance history and an exploration of choreographic principles will enhance understanding of the creative and expressive foundations of this art form.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      24124

DANCE 372    Dance Composition and Production    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to give students the opportunity to choreograph and perform dance at the college level. Students will improve technique and experience several dance styles by exploring fundamental concepts of dance composition and movement through improvisation, as well as understand the role of the choreographer in dance production. Students will be responsible for acquiring appropriate dance shoes and attire. This course may be taken four times for credit provided different topics are taken.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-01:25PM   LEC   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203      31622
MW           01:25PM-02:45PM   LAB   D.Worth              FLC MAIN PE 203