2012-2013 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2012-2013 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Dance

The Dance program examines dance choreography, performance, and aesthetic in diverse dance styles and techniques. Students take dance courses to prepare for a major, to fulfill general education requirements, and for personal and professional enrichment. The department offers performance opportunities to both majors and non-majors. Career options include professional performance or choreography, dance studio or company management, child development, dance therapy, movement analysis, dance ethnology, dance criticism, dance science, academic research, and teaching.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Dave Massey

Dean: Carlos Lopez

www.miracosta.edu/DNCE

Department: Dance

Office: Building OC2000, 760.795.6816

Full-Time Faculty

Trisha Hanada-Rogers
Dave Massey

Associate Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

Dance

The Dance program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan to transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree in dance. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

Required courses:
DNCE 154	Ballet II	1.5
DNCE 160	Rehearsal and Performance	1.5
or DNCE 162	Dance Arts Ensemble
DNCE 168	Jazz Dance II	1.5
DNCE 178	Modern Dance II	1.5
DNCE 185	Choreography I	3
One of the following:		3
DNCE 100	Dance Appreciation
DNCE 101	Dance History
DNCE 105	Dance Cultures of the World
Select 10 elective units from the following:		10
DNCE 140	Ballroom Dance Performance I
DNCE 143	Ballroom Dance Performance II
DNCE 146	Latin Dance Performance I
DNCE 147	Latin Dance Performance II
DNCE 152	Ballet I
DNCE 158	Dance Stretch
DNCE 159	Pilates Mat Work I
DNCE 161	MiraCosta College Show Choir
DNCE 163	Creative Dance and Improvisation
DNCE 166	Jazz Dance I
DNCE 169	Introduction to World Dance Forms
DNCE 171	Selected World Dance
DNCE 176	Modern Dance I
DNCE 179	Musical Theatre Dance
DNCE 183	Commercial Dance
DNCE 186	Choreography II
DNCE 191	Tap Dance I
DNCE 193	Tap Dance II
DNCE 260	Dance Touring Ensemble
DNCE 266	Jazz Dance III
DNCE 288	Dance Pedagogy
Total Units		22

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement

Dance Instructor

The Dance Instructor certificate prepares dancers to teach in private studios, recreational facilities, or community dance programs. Students study theory and technique courses in dance choreography, performance, and instruction. Students may choose to specialize in specific dance styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, or ballroom.

Required courses:
DNCE 154	Ballet II	1.5
DNCE 162	Dance Arts Ensemble	1.5
DNCE 168	Jazz Dance II	1.5
DNCE 178	Modern Dance II	1.5
DNCE 185	Choreography I	3
DNCE 186	Choreography II	3
DNCE 288	Dance Pedagogy	2
Select 13 elective units from the following:		13
DNCE 140	Ballroom Dance Performance I
DNCE 143	Ballroom Dance Performance II
DNCE 146	Latin Dance Performance I
DNCE 147	Latin Dance Performance II
DNCE 154	Ballet II
DNCE 159	Pilates Mat Work I
DNCE 160	Rehearsal and Performance
DNCE 163	Creative Dance and Improvisation
DNCE 168	Jazz Dance II
DNCE 169	Introduction to World Dance Forms
DNCE 171	Selected World Dance
DNCE 179	Musical Theatre Dance
DNCE 183	Commercial Dance
DNCE 191	Tap Dance I
DNCE 193	Tap Dance II
DNCE 260	Dance Touring Ensemble
DNCE 266	Jazz Dance III
DNCE 292	Internship Studies (*)
Total Units		27

*	DNCE 292 may be taken in any unit combination (.5–3) and repeated up to three times to total 3 units.

Certificate of Achievement

Pilates Instructor

The Pilates Instructor certificate prepares students to teach in a Pilates studio, health club, recreational facility, or rehabilitation center or to develop their own small business. The student takes theory and technique courses in Pilates mat work and apparatus taught by certified Pilates professionals. The student learns methods to appraise and design suitable exercise programs for people of all ages and physical conditions.

To prepare the student for employment, instruction uses both classroom work with a variety of instructional methods, such as lecture, lab/demonstration, and independent/group projects, and internship experiences in Pilates and fitness facilities.

Required courses:
DNCE 157	Pilates Apparatus I	1
DNCE 159	Pilates Mat Work I	1
DNCE 257	Pilates Apparatus II	1.5
DNCE 258	Pilates Pedagogy	1.5
DNCE 259	Pilates Mat Work II	1.5
BIO 190	Survey of Human Musculoskeletal System	1
KINE 190	Introduction to Kinesiology	3
DNCE 292	Internship Studies	2.5
Select at least 3 elective units from the following		3
BUS 130	Small Business Management
BUS 170	Entrepreneur I
BUS 171	Entrepreneur II
Total Units		16

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2012, spring 2013, and summer 2013 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area. This subject-area designator is followed by the official course number and a descriptive title. The next lines indicate the course's unit value, prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, repeatability rules, enrollment limitations, UC/CSU credit acceptance, and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Repeatability Rules: When a course belongs to a group of related courses, students can complete one course or a combination of courses within the group for a maximum of four completions.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place limitations on enrollment. These limitations prevent students from duplicating course work or from enrolling in two sections of the same course in any given semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

DNCE 100: Dance Appreciation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students who completed DNCE 101 before Fall 2009.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course examines the aesthetics of dance using the elements of time, space, and energy. It introduces students to the origins of dance within cultural contexts. Topics include dance genres, movement vocabulary, notation symbols, and dance-production elements that choreographers use to convey their creative intent. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 101: Dance History

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides a historical survey of dance in western civilization from antiquity to the present. It emphasizes the cultural context and historical development of ballet and modern dance, and it relates dance to other art forms within various historical periods. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 105: Dance Cultures of the World

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course surveys dance around the world in a cultural and social context. It emphasizes the different ways dance is used to express ideas about the relationship between a person and the body, the opposite sex, religion, cultural traditions, and ritual. Cultures include Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, North America, and Eastern Europe.

DNCE 140: Ballroom Dance Performance I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 140, DNCE 143.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course introduces beginning principles and techniques of American and international ballroom dances, such as the fox-trot, waltz, tango, and swing. Students learn and perform ballroom dance choreography while improving alignment, musicality, partnering skills, and styling. Topics include historical and multicultural aspects of ballroom dances. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 143: Ballroom Dance Performance II

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 140, DNCE 143.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This continued study of ballroom dance principles and techniques focuses on intermediate-level American and international ballroom dances, including slow waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, quickstep, jitterbug swing, and lindy hop. Students learn and perform ballroom dance choreography while improving alignment, musicality, styling, and partnering skills. Topics include historical and multicultural aspects of these dance forms. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 146: Latin Dance Performance I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 146, DNCE 147.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course introduces beginning principles and techniques of Latin American dances, such as the salsa, cha cha, and merengue. Students learn and perform Latin dance choreography while improving alignment, timing, footwork, styling, and partnering techniques. Topics include historical and multicultural aspects of Latin dances. Students are required to attend a live dance concert.

DNCE 147: Latin Dance Performance II

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 146.
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 146, DNCE 147.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This continued study of Latin dance principles and techniques focuses on intermediate Latin American dances, including rumba, samba, and mambo. Students learn and perform Latin dance choreography while improving alignment, styling, and musicality. Topics include historical and multicultural aspects of these dance forms. Students are required to attend a live dance concert.

DNCE 152: Ballet I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 152, DNCE 154, DNCE 252.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on the fundamentals of ballet technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for more advanced study in ballet. Topics include terminology, variations of ballet barre, center, petite allegro, adagio, and grande allegro work. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition, and they are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 154: Ballet II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 152.
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 152, DNCE 154, DNCE 252.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on intermediate ballet technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for more advanced study in ballet. Topics include terminology, variations of ballet barre, center, petit allegro, adagio, and grande allegro work. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

DNCE 157: Pilates Apparatus I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: DNCE 159
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 157, DNCE 257.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course, on the Universal Reformer, is based on the exercises and concepts of the techniques developed by Joseph Pilates. It will include Pilates-based work on the Universal Reformer. The exercises will develop and improve body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and breathing. It will also aid in correcting imbalances or dance/sports injuries. The course includes beginning and beginning/intermediate levels of instruction. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 158: Dance Stretch

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course includes specific flexibility and strengthening exercises designed to improve overall body awareness. It introduces students to body awareness programs, such as yoga, ideokinesis, gyrokinesis, Pilates, Alexander, and Feldenkrais techniques. Students are required to attend a live dance performance. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. (May be repeated three times.) UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 159: Pilates Mat Work I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 159, DNCE 259.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This Pilates conditioning course emphasizes basic Pilates mat work exercises and body awareness that lead to improved strength, flexibility, control, coordination, body alignment, and breathing. Students learn basic Pilates principles to develop a kinesiological awareness for improved dance/sports technique and performance. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 160: Rehearsal and Performance

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Audition.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course develops students' dance performance skills from the studio environment to the stage. Students work with faculty and student choreographers in both traditional and contemporary dance styles to ultimately learn, rehearse, and complete a student-choreographed dance for a live and recorded performance. The course examines performance techniques, how dance choreography is interpreted, and the relationship between dance choreography and musical accompaniment. Students experience different choreography, musical accompaniment, and dance styles each semester the course is offered. (May be repeated three times.)

DNCE 161: MiraCosta College Show Choir

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: MUS 162
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

Show Choir performs songs and dances in a variety of genres, including country, pop, rock, show tunes, and other musical and dance styles. Students learn choreographic sequences in conjunction with learning the music repertoire for performances throughout the semester. Students experience different choreography, musical accompaniment, and dance styles each semester the course is offered. (May be repeated three times; formerly DNCE 297-1.)

DNCE 162: Dance Arts Ensemble

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Audition.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides the opportunity to rehearse and perform works choreographed by faculty and/or artist-in-residence for live and recorded performance. The course covers all phases of the dance concert process from audition and rehearsal to performance. Students perform under professional working conditions and requirements and experience different choreography, musical accompaniment, and dance styles each semester the course is offered. (May be repeated three times.)

DNCE 163: Creative Dance and Improvisation

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course develops improvisational skills in dance. Creative movement is explored through various stimuli such as music, sound, text, art, etc., which leads to the acquisition of basic improvisational skills.

DNCE 166: Jazz Dance I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 166, DNCE 168, DNCE 266.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on the fundamentals of jazz-dance technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for a more advanced study in jazz dance. Topics include terminology, warm-up, on-the-diagonal combinations, and dance combinations center floor. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 168: Jazz Dance II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 166
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 166, DNCE 168, DNCE 266.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides study in intermediate jazz-dance technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for a more advanced study in jazz dance. Topics include terminology, warm-up center floor, on-the-diagonal combinations, and dance combinations center floor. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

DNCE 169: Introduction to World Dance Forms

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 169, DNCE 171.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course introduces the dance and music of various world dance cultures, including Africa, Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Students learn basic dance steps, postures, rhythms, timing, and movements of different world dance forms. The course examines the function and aesthetic of dance within various cultures, such as ritual, social, and artistic expression. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition, and they are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 171: Selected World Dance

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 169, DNCE 171.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.00)

This course offers a concentrated study of dance movement and technique from a selected world dance culture. It emphasizes understanding the world dance culture's particular style, aesthetic, and cultural significance. Students learn the specific posture, alignment, rhythms, footwork, arm movements, and musicality of the selected world dance form. Topics may vary to include dances from Africa, Asia, South America, the Middle East, and other parts of the world. Students are required to attend a live dance concert.

DNCE 176: Modern Dance I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 176, DNCE 178.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course introduces modern dance principles and techniques, exploring the elements of time, space, energy, and shape. Students learn correct body alignment, rhythm, breath, and balance through the study and practice of modern dance combinations. Students are required to attend a live dance performance.

DNCE 178: Modern Dance II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 176
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 176, DNCE 178.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course is a continued study of modern dance, based on the principles of contraction and release, fall and recovery, and effort/shape. Students learn movement combinations and group choreography, utilizing intermediate modern dance technique, improvisation, and choreographic variations. Students are required to attend a live dance concert.

DNCE 179: Musical Theatre Dance

Units: 1-2
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Audition.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 6 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on dance techniques within the context of historical and contemporary Broadway musicals and/or plays. Students assess how movement, energy, stage presence, and musicality affect level of performance, and they integrate these techniques into choreography and a theatrical performance. Entry into this course is by audition. (May be repeated three times.)

DNCE 183: Commercial Dance

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1008.10)

This course emphasizes movement for commercial dance work used in movies, concert dance, television, musical theater, and videos offering current trends in popular dance styles. It includes turns, floor work, leaps, and rhythm techniques. The student's development proceeds from basic to more difficult and demanding techniques upon each repetition. Students are required to attend a live dance performance. (May be repeated three times.) UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 185: Choreography I

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 152, DNCE 166 or DNCE 176
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on the art and craft of choreography using the compositional dance principles of time, space, and energy. Students analyze dances by contemporary choreographers and create dance sequences using structured improvisation, movement exploration, and musical interpretation. The course emphasizes solo and small-group work.

DNCE 186: Choreography II

Units: 3
Prerequisites: DNCE 185.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course continues the development of choreographic concepts and skills from DNCE 185. Students create and craft dance compositions based on the principles of time, space, and energy, expanding movement concepts from solo or small-group work to larger-group choreography. Topics include music/accompaniment and basic costume design.

DNCE 191: Tap Dance I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 191, DNCE 193.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides study in beginning tap-dance technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for a more advanced study in tap dance. Topics include terminology, warm-up, combinations across the floor, and center-floor combinations. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

DNCE 193: Tap Dance II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 191
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 191, DNCE 193.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides study in intermediate tap-dance technique, principles, and terminology. It prepares students for a more advanced study in tap dance. Topics include terminology, warm-up, combinations across the floor, and center-floor combinations. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

DNCE 257: Pilates Apparatus II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: DNCE 157.
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 157, DNCE 257.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on the intermediate through advanced exercises and concepts using the Universal Reformer developed by Joseph H. Pilates. The exercises focus on improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, centering, coordination, and breathing. This course employs a series of exercises designed to enhance dance performance and prevent injury. It also aids in dance/sports rehabilitation. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 258: Pilates Pedagogy

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: DNCE 157 and DNCE 259.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course is designed for the intermediate/advanced Pilates student. It covers the theory and practical application of teaching Pilates. Topics include assessment, goal setting, lesson plans, communication, cueing, precautions, and modifications for Pilates clients.

DNCE 259: Pilates Mat Work II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: DNCE 159.
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 159, DNCE 259.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course focuses on the intermediate through advanced exercises and concepts developed by Joseph H. Pilates. The exercises focus on improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, centering, coordination, and breathing. This course employs a series of exercises designed to enhance dance performance and prevent injury. It also aids dance/sports rehabilitation. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Any or all activity courses, maximum credit, 4 units.

DNCE 260: Dance Touring Ensemble

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Audition.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course allows students to study traditional and contemporary choreography through dance ensemble rehearsal and performance. The MiraCosta College Dance Touring Ensemble participates in concerts and festivals on campus and throughout the community and region. Students experience different repertoire each semester the course is offered. (May be repeated three times; formerly DNCE 297-2.)

DNCE 266: Jazz Dance III

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DNCE 168
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of DNCE 166, DNCE 168, DNCE 266.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course provides study in advanced jazz-dance technique, principles, and terminology. Topics include terminology, warm-up center floor, on-the-diagonal combinations, and dance combinations center floor. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

DNCE 288: Dance Pedagogy

Units: 2
Prerequisites: DNCE 152, DNCE 166, or DNCE 176.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1008.10)

This course is for dancers with a strong understanding of dance technique and aesthetics. It covers the theory and practical application of teaching dance. Topics include the analysis of objectives, principles, and techniques of dance instruction, including the development of lesson plans, syllabi, musical accompaniment, and student-learning outcomes for a variety of levels, styles, and settings.

DNCE 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.

DNCE 296: Topics in Dance

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 0.5 hours.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 1.5 hours.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 2.5 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1008.00)

This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Dance that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule.

DNCE 298: Directed Study in Dance

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Repeatability Rule: May be taken for a total of 3 units.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours
Laboratory 6 hours
Laboratory 9 hours. (1008.00)

This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement.

DNCE 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.