Evergreen Valley College

Dance

Spring 2013 Courses

DANCE-002 - Dance Appreciation
Students survey the art of dance, its development as an art form, and elements present in all dance. The course examines the diversity of people and culture leading to the development of theatrical dance forms of the world and Western cultures. Basic movements, use of performing space, and dynamic qualities are explored in a variety of contexts.
Units: 3
Lecture Hours: 3 |  Lab Hours: None |  Repeatable: No |  Grading: L
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-010 - Ballet, Beginning
In this course students will focus on the fundamentals of ballet technique while learning traditional French ballet terminology through barre and centre work. Students will be introduced to principles of alignment, port de bras, coordination and musicality while developing strength, flexibility, control and performance quality. The student will gain an appreciation of his/her own unique body in relation to ballet as a classical art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required. Students may take no more than 4 units of the combined DANCE 010 and DANCE 011 courses.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: O
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-011 - Ballet, Intermediate
This course furthers the student's artistry and skill in classical ballet. The student will apply fundamentals of theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of intermediate level barre and centre combinations. The intermediate class will draw from the fundamentals of the beginning ballet while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo and stamina. The student will gain fluency in the use of traditional French volcabulary. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required. Students may take no more than 4 units of the combined DANCE 011 and DANCE 010 courses.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: L
Prerequisite: DANCE 010 with C or better
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-014 - Dancers' Workshop
Students will be involoved in the dance rehearsal process which culminates in a public performance. Students participate as dancers, rehearsing and performing repertory reconstructions, folkloric arrangement and original student and faculty choreography. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 units.
Units: 0.5 - 2
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 2 - 6 |  Repeatable: 15 |  Grading: L
Recommended: Dance 010 - Ballet, Beginning or Dance 020 - Jazz, Beginning or Dance 040 - Tap Dance or Dance 050 - Modern, Beginning
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-020 - Jazz Dance, Beginning
This course introduces the student to the elementary skills of jazz dance technique. The class begins with a warm-up that addresses strength, flexibility, alignment and coordination. The student will learn basic positions, isolations, locomotor movements, and full body actions. Exploration of movement qualities, basic rhythms and musical phrasing unique to jazz dance, will be a focus of the course. The student will gain an understanding and appreciation of his/her own unique body in relation to jazz dance as a dynamic art form. Attendance at a live performance may be required. Between DANCE 020 and DANCE 021 students may take no more than 4 units.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: O
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-021 - Jazz Dance, Intermediate
This course is a continuation of the elements taught in beginning jazz dance. Students build a solid technical foundation of strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination at the intermediate level. Students will perform faster combinations with increased complexity and artistry. Attendance at a live performance may be required. Between DANCE 020 and DANCE 021 students may take no more than 4 units.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: L
Prerequisite: DANCE 020 with C or better
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-022 - Social Dance
Students will learn basic steps, rhythms, and partnering techniques for various social dance forms of European and Latin American origins including Merengue, Waltz, Rhumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Swing Dance. Stylistic origins and evolution in social and historical contexts will also be discussed.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 1 |  Grading: O
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-040 - Tap Dance
This course introduces the student to elementary tap dance technique and application. The student will learn basic steps, rhythms and elements of improvisation. The student will gain understanding and appreciation of his/her own physical coordination and rhythmic sense in relation to tap dance as a traditional and contemporary performing art.
Units: 0.5
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 2 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: L
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-050 - Modern Dance, Beginning
This course introduces students to the elementary skills of modern dance technique. The student will learn basic positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes. The students will learn the fundamentals of spatial orientation and will gain an understanding and appreciation of her/his own unique body in relation to dance as an expressive art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required. Students may take no more than 4 units of the combined DANCE 050 and DANCE 051 courses.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: O
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

DANCE-051 - Modern Dance, Intermediate
This course furthers the student's artistry and skills in modern dance. The student will apply knowledge of basic positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes with increasingly more complicated patterns and weight changes. The student will work towards a deeper level of artisry and expression through musicality and dynamic qualities of movement. Attendance at a live performance may be required. Students may take no more than 4 units of the combined DANCE 051 and DANCE 050 courses.
Units: 1
Lecture Hours: None |  Lab Hours: 3 |  Repeatable: 3 |  Grading: L
Prerequisite: DANCE 050 with C or better
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS