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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to classical ballet technique. Dance clothes are to be provided by the student. May be repeated once for additional credit. (DA)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Modern Dance technical skills and creative processes for the beginner. No dance experience is necessary. Students learn body alignment, physical conditioning, and dance actions, exercises, and combinations. A variety of music is used. Dance clothes are to be provided by the students. May be repeated once for additional credit. (DA)
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of the study of beginning Modern Dance technical skills and creative processes, with an emphasis on developing personal responsibility and discipline. Students further develop body alignment, physical conditioning, and dance steps, actions, exercises, and combinations. A variety of music is used. Dance clothes are to be provided by the student. May be repeated once for additional credit. (DA) Prerequisite: ENG 10 with a grade of C or better or equivalent. Rec Preparation: DNCE 131, prior dance training in any technical dance form, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Survey the development of major dance styles and their relationship to contemporary choreography. Students are introduced to the broad field of multi-cultural dance, current performances at Leeward CC's Theatre and dance in the community. Includes the elements and function of dance as individual and cultural expression, and as ritual and performance art. This is a NON-STUDIO course. Students learn through lectures, video viewing, readings, and class discussions. (DA) Prerequisite: ENG 21 or 22 with C or better or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in Hawaiian chant & dance. The course work will include a history of the hula (Hawaiian dance), the structure of the halau (school of Hawaiian dance), halau protocol, oli (chant), hula kahiko (ancient style dance) and hula 'auana (modern style dance). In addition to the basic movements of the hula, the student will be introduced to all the instruments used in the performance of hula. The student will also learn how hula and mele (song/chant text) are categorized. (DA) Prerequisite: ENG 21 or 22 with grade of C or better or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
A hands ? Con introduction to methods of movement exploration, improvisation, and composition for the beginner. Student creative work is encouraged through construction of short dance studies. Prerequisite: ENG 10 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
The creation of a new dance, choreographed by faculty and rehearsed and performed by the students at the Annual Leeward CC Dance Festival Concert on mainstage in the Leeward CC Theatre. This annual concert brings together dancers and choreographers from the Dance Programs at Leeward CC, KCC, UH Manoa, Mid Pac and others. (DA) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in DNCE 131, or 132, or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course in theatre appreciation includes study of selected plays representative of important historical periods, with a review of the elements and forms of drama as well as theatre skills. (DA) Prerequisite: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to acting with individual and group exercises in movement for the stage, improvisation, monologue preparation and performance. (DA)
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3.00 Credits
Advanced work in improvisation. Vocal and physical training is emphasized, particularly on scene work. Actors are expected to work together to present scenes to the class. (DA) Prerequisite: DRAM 221 or consent of instructor.
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