General Catalog 2007-2008

Programs and Courses

Dance

• General Information
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Lenna DeMarco
Phone: 623.845.3796

The GCC program in dance is designed to offer the first two years of a traditional dance major and allow the student to transfer with ease into a university program. Emphasis is on technique, performance and choreography in a pre-professional atmosphere. Courses may be repeated each semester, depending upon the student's skill level.

The GCC Student dance company, Physical Graffiti, is intended for those students who wish an intense program of study and plan to major in dance. Auditions are held the week prior to the start of classes for Fall and Spring semesters. Students are expected to perform at an intermediate or advanced level of skill.

Recommended Dance courses for Dance majors:

Fall Semester:
DAN131 or DAN231 Ballet I or III (depending on skill)
DAN132 or DAN232 Modern Dance I, III (depending on skill)
DAN133 or DAN233 Modern Jazz Dance I, III (depending on skill)
DAN138 Dance Seminar I (required for Dance Performance members)
DAN150 Dance Performance I (by audition only)
DAN120 World Dance
DAN264 or DAN265 Choreography I, II
DAH100 Introduction to Dance
(fulfills Humanities requirement for non-majors and majors)

Spring Semester:
DAN134 or DAN234 Ballet II or IV (depending on skilll)
DAN135 or DAN235 Modern Dance II, IV (depending on skill)
DAN136 or DAN236 Modern Jazz Dance II, IV (depending on skill)
DAN238 Dance Seminar II (required for Dance Performance members)
DAN150 Dance Performance I (by audition only)
DAN221 Rhythmic Theory for Dance I
DAH190 Discovering Dance Careers
DAH201 World Dance Perspectives
(fulfills Humanities [HU] and Global Awareness [G] requirements)
DAN280 Dance Practicum

As Offered:
DAN210 or DAN211 Dance Production I,II
DAN237 Ballet Pointe I
DAN272 Dance Technology
DAH110 Dance in Film

See Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Dance in the Graduation Requirements section here.

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Dance: DAH, DAN

Dance Humanities (DAH)

DAH100
Introduction to Dance / 3 credits 3 periods
Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None. (F)

DAH110
Dance in Film / 3 credits 3 periods
Survey of the history and development of dance in film and video including basic film technology and critical analysis and evaluation. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

DAH190
Discovering Dance Careers / 1 credit 1 period
An overview of the professional opportunities available in dance and dance related fields. Prerequisites: None. (S)

DAH201
World Dance Perspectives / 3 credits 3 periods
Exploration, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the role of dance in various cultures around the world. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. DAH100 strongly suggested but not required. (S,D,E)

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Dance (DAN)

DAN115AA
Contemporary Dance Trends: Hip Hop / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of Hip Hop dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credits.

DAN120
World Dance / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of world dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills, individually, with a partner or in a group setting. Prerequisites: None. (F,S)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN129
Musical Theatre Dance I / 1 credit 3 periods
Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours.

DAN130
Musical Theatre Dance II / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN129 or permission of instructor.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours.

DAN131
Ballet I / 1 credit 3 periods
Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN132
Modern Dance I / 1 credit 3 periods
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN133
Modern Jazz Dance I / 1 credit 3 periods
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN134
Ballet II / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of ballet at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN131 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN135
Modern Dance II / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN132 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN136
Modern Jazz Dance II / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN133 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN138
Dance Seminar I / 1 credit 1 period
Level I scientific evaluation and in-depth discussion of the theory and practice of work done in dance technique class. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any ballet, modern dance, or modern jazz dance technique course. (F,S)

DAN140
Tap Dance I / 1 credit 3 periods
An introduction to the theory and practice of tap dance. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: None. (O)

DAN141
Dance Workshop / 1 credit 3 periods
An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: None. (O)

DAN150
Dance Performance I / 1 credit 3 periods
An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: None. (F,S)

DAN210
Dance Production I / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the elements of light, sound, and scenery as they relate to the art of dance. Prerequisites: None. (O)

DAN211
Dance Production II / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the theory and practice of makeup and costuming as they relate to dance. Prerequisites: None. (O)

DAN221
Rhythmic Theory for Dance I / 2 credits 3 periods
Exploration of the ways in which music, time, pitch, and energy work with the art of dance. Emphasis on reading and writing music notation and performing movement that correlates to the notation and vice versa. Prerequisites: None. (S)

DAN229
Musical Theatre Dance III / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN130 or permission of instructor.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours.

DAN230
Musical Theatre Dance IV / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN229 or permission of instructor.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours.

DAN231
Ballet III / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of ballet at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN134 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN232
Modern Dance III / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN135 or permission of instructor. (F,S)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN233
Modern Jazz Dance III / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN136 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN234
Ballet IV / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of ballet at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN231 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN235
Modern Dance IV / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN232 or permission of instructor. (F,S)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN236
Modern Jazz Dance IV / 1 credit 3 periods
Theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN233 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su)
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

DAN237
Ballet Pointe I / 1 credit 1 period
An introduction to the theory and practice of pointe work at the beginning level. Development of strength and movement quality. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: DAN134 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DAN231 or DAN234. (F,S,D)

DAN238
Dance Seminar II / 1 credit 1 period
Level II scientific evaluation and in-depth discussion of the theory and practice of work done in dance technique class. Prerequisites: DAN138 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: Any ballet, modern dance, or modern jazz dance technique course. (S)

DAN264
Choreography I / 3 credits 3 periods
Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prerequisites: None. (F)

DAN265
Choreography II / 3 credits 3 periods
Exploration of the craft of choreography at the intermediate level. Experimentation with the various approaches to contemporary choreography as established by 20th century artists. Prerequisites: DAN264. (F)

DAN272
Dance Technology / 2 credits 3 periods
Survey of the expanding field of technology as it pertains to the study and performance of dance. Prerequisites: DAN264 or permission of instructor. (O)

DAN280
Dance Practicum / 2 credits 6 periods
A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (F,S)

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