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DANCE 145

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CHOREOGRAPHY DANCE PRODUCTION-STUDENT MOVEMENT FOR THEATER I
1.5 Units CHOREOGRAPHY 1.0 Unit
DANCE 130 provides the student with basic 2.5 Units DANCE 140 provides the student the oppor-
skills and knowledge of the choreographic DANCE 136 provides the student with the tunity to study stage movement, physical
principles. Through discussion and practi- opportunity to choreograph and perform in characterization and mime as related to
cal experience, the students develop a basic a dance production. Emphasis is given to the theatre. The students will increase their
understanding of dance as a performing art integration of technical skills, performance knowledge through practical application of
form. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. experience, and application of the choreo- the movement aspects of theatre. Lecture
Prerequisite: DANCE 101 or 110 or 115 or graphic principles. Note: An audition may be 0.5 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Corequisite:
120 or 124 or equivalent. Course Typically required. Laboratory 7.5 hours. Prerequisite: T ART 103. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, DANCE 116, 122, or 130 or equivalent. Course (Movement for Theatre Family)
UC, USC. (Choreographic Studies Family) Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: 145
CSU, UC, USC. (Production Studies Family)
131 MOVEMENT FOR MUSICAL
COMMERCIAL DANCE 137 THEATER
2.5 Units JAZZ TECHNIQUE III 1.5 Units
DANCE 131 is a course designed to give the 2.0 Units DANCE 145 provides the student with the
student a working knowledge of the dance DANCE 137 provides students with practi- opportunity to study dance, choreogra-
industry. It provides an inside look at fi lm, cal experience in advanced jazz techniques phy, and movement as it applies to musi-
television, and stage work and develops and styles on an advanced level. Through cal theater. The class culminates in the
technical dance excellence and performance exercise and discussion the course empha- performance of a musical. Lecture 1 hour/
skills. The student prepares for entrance into sizes further development of technical skill, Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None.
the dance fi eld with audition, rehearsal and performance skills, and audition techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Movement
performance techniques. Note: An audi- Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Prereq- for Theatre Family)
tion may be required. Laboratory 7.5 hours. uisite: DANCE 121 or equivalent. Course 150
Prerequisite: DANCE 135 or equivalent Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer PHYSICAL REINTEGRATION
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Jazz Technique 1.5 Units
Family)
133 DANCE 150 is an experimental movement
SALSA II 138 class, for the student with neurological
1.5 Units SURVEY OF LATIN BALLROOM and/or physical disabilities. Areas covered
DANCE 133 provides students with practi- DANCE include: exploration of body image aware-
cal experience in intermediate Salsa dance. 1.5 Units ness; integration of sensory modalities with
Through discussion and movement, the DANCE 138 provides students with practical motor processes; orientation; and relaxation.
course emphasizes the development of experience in Latin Ballroom dance. A selec- Note: Verifi cation of disability must be on
coordination, rhythm, and partnering skills. tion of popular Latin Ballroom dances will fi le in the Disabled Student Center. Lecture
Students learn intermediate salsa moves and be off ered such as Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite:
patterns to meet the demands for dance in Mambo, Merengue, and Paso Doble. Lecture None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/
the commercial industry and in dance clubs 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
today. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. 158
Prerequisite: DANCE 127 or equivalent 139 MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT: BIRTH
or by audition. Course Typically Off ered: CHOREOGRAPHY II THROUGH TWELVE YEARS
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. 2.0 Units 3.0 Units
(Cultural Dance Family)
DANCE 139 provides the students with the DANCE 158 provides those students who are
135 opportunity to choreograph an original work interested in teaching movement to children
DANCE PRODUCTION-REPERTOIRE for dance production. The course emphasizes the opportunity to acquire knowledge and
2.5 Units the practice of the choreographic process techniques related to motor development.
DANCE 135 provides the students with the through the development of a choreography The course introduces basic principles and
opportunity to perform in a dance produc- integrating the choreographic principles, theories of motor development in children
tion choreographed by faculty and alumni. form, and structure. Note: An audition may from birth to age twelve, focusing on
Emphasis is given to integration of techni- be required. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 designing developmentally-appropriate
cal skills and advanced performance skills. hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 130. Trans- and creative dance experiences for young
Note: An audition may be required. Labora- fer Credit: CSU. (Choreographic Studies children. Note: This course will not fulfi ll
tory 7.5 hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 116 or Family) physical education activity requirements.
122 or 121 or equivalent. Course Typically Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
(Production Studies Family) Credit: CSU.

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