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1.00 Credits
Skills in popular dances of the latter part of the 20th century including, but not limited to twist, salsa, hip hop, country/western line dancing, Latin, swing, tango. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Beginning fundamentals of tap dance technique; basic traditional tap steps and combinations, elementary rhythmic and syncopated structures and stylistic patterns. Historical and cultural influences, basic vocabulary of the idiom. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Recommended preparation: Dance 6A. Continued study of tap dance technique with more complex steps, variations, sequences and rhythmic patterns, increased tempo and duration. Exploration of different tap styles; emphasis on technique and expressive styling including introduction to improvisation. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Prerequisite: Dance 6B. Recommended preparation: Dance 6A. Exploration of classic and contemporary theatrical tap styles; varied rhythms, interpretive and performance skills emphasized. Introduction to compositional elements and choreography for solo and groups pieces. Study and analysis of classic performers, their styles and contributions, significant works and productions. Choreography, staging, costuming and demonstration/performance opportunities including interdisciplinary projects and programs, and Dance Department demonstrations, concerts, productions. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Prerequisite: Dance 6B. Recommended preparation: Dance 7A. Continued exploration with classic and contemporary theatrical tap styles; use of more complex musical rhythms and current trends with swing and Latin beats and jazz tap, rock and hip hop rhythms; choreography, staging, costuming and performing; emphasis on developing performance quality routines/compositions and presentation skills. Demonstration/performance opportunities including interdisciplinary projects and programs, and Dance Department demonstrations, concerts and productions. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the elements and basic principles of dance composition and choreography and their application to all styles of dance, including, but not limited to ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern and tap; exploration and experimentation through improvisation and problem solving with varied literal and nonliteral themes, differing forms, working methods and processes, musical forms and alternative accompaniments in order to design and create movement phrases and compositions for individual and group arrangements. Final projects presentation/ performance. Recommended completion of at least one dance technique course. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Prerequisite: Dance 8A. Continued exploration and application of compositional elements in designing and creating movement phrases and compositions of greater length and complexity with emphasis on technique and presentation; experimentation with self-constructed/designed accompaniment of nontraditional style including sounds, silence, voice, words and phrases. Solo or group composition presentation/ performance. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Prerequisite: Dance 8B Continued exploration with designing and creating dance compositions with emphasis on complete choreographed works; exploration with costume, props, special effects, including, but not limited to, lighting, film and video, photography /slides, art and sign language. Final presentation/performance. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Beginning fundamentals of modern dance. Techniques to develop the body as an expressive instrument (muscular control, endurance, balance, strength, flexibility). Study and analyze movement in space and time through exploration of force/effort, rhythm, form; experiments with basic movement, design and the structure of movement patterns and phrases. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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Recommended preparation: Dance 9A. Creative and traditional modern dance techniques with continuing emphasis on developing the body as a expressive instrument. Exploration, analysis and organization of essential elements utilized in the art and craft of modern dance. Experiments of increasing complexity (movement, design and structure). Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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