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Dance Department
Dance Department
Unless specifically required by a transfer institution for preparation for a Dance major, students are limited to four enrollments in any combination of courses related in content (families). Students intending to major in Dance at a California State University or University of California campus that requires more than the limit should see a counselor.
* These courses meet the fitness/wellness requirements for general education
† These courses meets all Title 5 standards for transfers to CSU, UC Associate Degree Credit
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the technique, theory,
and vocabulary of various dance genres. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals
of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and/or musical theater dance. Designed as an overview
of dance, this course addresses dance genres from a historical perspective. Attention
is also paid to theoretical and stylistic differences between as well as commonalties
shared by various dance genres. Students will also learn the fundamental principles
of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Requirements
include attendance at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and
participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E, CSU
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Abeginning level technique coursefocusing on rudimentary rhythm tap technique. This classis designedfor the beginning dancer or the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of tap dance. The class will include a basic center floor warm-up, as well as a beginning level loco-motor progressions, dance combinations, and improvisation. Dance videoswill be shownperiodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of rhythm tap dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 071A or Dance081A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course focusing on rhythm tap technique. This classis designedfor the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a high level of tap dance. The class will include a center floor warm-up, as well as increasingly more complex loco-motor progressions, dance combinations, and improvisation. Dance videoswill be shownperiodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of rhythm tap dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Abeginning level technique coursefocusing on rudimentary modern dancetechnique. This classis designedforthe beginning dancer or the dancerwith previous training who needs towork on specific skills before movingon to a higher level of modern dance.The class will include a center floorwarm-up, movement progressions,and center floor patterns/combinationscomposed of qualities and movementsintroduced in the class. Dance videoswill be shownperiodically to illustratea variety of movement styles andperformance philosophies. Students willalso learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” gradeor higher or “Pass” in Dance 072A or Dance080A or equivalent.
An intermediate level techniquecoursewhich builds on the theoriesand skillsintroduced in Dance 080A and072A. This class is designed for thedancer with previous beginning to lowintermediate training who needs towork on specific skills before movingon to a higher level of modern dance.The class will include a center floorwarm-up, movement progressions,and center floor patterns/combinationscomposed of qualities and movementsintroduced in the class. Dance videoswill be shownperiodically to illustratea variety of movement styles andperformance philosophies. Students willalso learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning level techniquecoursewhichfocuses on developing and/ orreinforcing skills specific to jazz dance.This classis designedfor the beginningdancer or the dancer with previoustraining who needs to work on specificskills before moving on to a higher levelof jazz dance. The class will includea stylized warm-up, basic loco-motorpatterns, and center floor combinations.Dance videoswill be shownperiodicallyto illustrate a variety of movementstyles and performance philosophies.Students will also learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” gradeor higher or “Pass” in Dance 074A or Dance084A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course focusing on jazz dance technique. This class is designed for the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of jazz dance. The class will include a center floor warmup, intermediate level loco-motor progressions, which will increase in complexity and difficulty, and dance combinations emphasizing intermediate level skills. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of American jazz dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning technique course using abroad spectrum of ballet vocabulary.The class
will begin with a warm-up toinclude center floor stretches, barre work,and alignment
exercises. Locomotorpatterns will include leaps, jumps, turns,and a variety of other
ballet progressions.The class will culminate with centerfloor patterns composed
of qualitiesand movements introduced during thebarre work. Dancefilms/DVD’swill
beshown periodically to illustrate a varietyof movement styles and performancephilosophies.
Students will also learnthe fundamental principles of physicalfitness and their
impact on life-longhealth and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” gradeor higher or “Pass” in Dance 078A or Dance088A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique courseusing a broad spectrum of balletvocabulary. The class will begin witha warm-up to include center floorstretches, barre work, and alignmentexercises. Loco-motor patterns toinclude leaps, jumps, turns, and avariety of other ballet progressions.The class will culminate with centerfloor patterns composed of qualitiesand movements introduced duringthe barre work. Dance videoswill beshownperiodically to illustrate a varietyof movement styles and performancephilosophies. Students will also learnthe fundamental principles of physicalfitness and their impact on life-longhealth and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning level technique class that focuses on basic skills related to modern dance and presents dance as a form of artistic expression. This course covers the history, theories and basic vocabulary of modern dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or equivalent.
A beginning/intermediate leveltechnique class that builds on thetheories and principles introduced inDance 080A, focuses on developingintermediate level skills related tomodern dance, and presents danceas a form of artistic expression. Thiscourse covers the history, theories andvocabulary of modern dance. Studentswill learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced leveltechnique class that builds on thetheories and principles introduced inDance 080B, focuses on developingintermediate/advanced level skillsrelated to modern dance, and presentsdance as a form of artistic expression.This course covers the history, andintermediate/advanced theories, andvocabulary of modern dance. Studentswill learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 080C or equivalent.
An advanced level technique class thatbuilds on the theories and principlesintroduced in Dance 080C, focuses ondeveloping advanced level skills relatedto modern dance, and presents dance asa form of artistic expression. This coursecovers the history, and advanced theoriesand vocabulary of modern dance.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning technique class, whichfocuses on basic skills related to tap dance.Dance sequences emphasize rhythm taptechnique. This course also covers thehistory, theories and basic vocabulary oftap dance. Students will also learn thefundamental principles of physical fitnessand their impact on life-long health andwellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 081A or equivalent.
An intermediate technique class, whichbuilds on the theories and principlesintroduced in Dance 081A and focuseson developing intermediate level skillsrelated to tap dance. Dance sequencesemphasize rhythm tap technique. Thiscourse also covers the history, theories,and vocabulary of tap dance. Studentswill learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 081B
An intermediate to advanced techniqueclass intap whichbuilds on the theoriesand principles introduced in Dance 081Band focuses on developing intermediate toadvanced level skills related to tap dance.Dance sequences emphasize Broadwayand/or rhythm tap technique. Thiscourse also covers the history, theoriesand vocabulary of tap dance. Studentswill learn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact on lifelonghealth and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 081C.
An advanced level technique course in tap which builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 081C and focuses on developing advanced level skills related to tap dance. Dance sequences emphasize Broadway and/ or rhythm style tap technique. The course also covers the history, theories and vocabulary of tap dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
An introductorycourse whichfocuseson the fundamentals of partner danceand basic steps in a variety of ballroomdance genres. Emphasisis placedonpartnering technique, frame, style,and variations for selected genres.This courseis designedfor dance andtheatre majors as well as studentswho wish to explore historical dance.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 082A or equivalent.
A beginning/intermediate level class, which builds on the theories and principles introduce in Dance 082A and focuses on developing intermediate level skills related to ballroom dance. Discussions will also focus on the history, theories, and vocabulary of social and ballroom dance. Emphasis is placed on partnering technique, frame, style, and variations which increase in complexity for selected genres. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, one department sponsored master class, and one ballroom related event.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Latin American Dance I is a beginninglevel survey course in a variety ofestablished and emerging partnereddances of Latin American origin withan emphasis on Salsa dance. Thiscourse also addresses introductorytechniques, styles, rhythms, leading orfollowing skills, movement patternsand history of other selected dancesof Latin American origin. This courseis designed for students who wish toexplore dances from Latin culturesandpartnereddance. Students willlearn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 083A or equivalent.
Latin American Dance II is anintermediate level survey course in avariety of established and emergingpartnered dances of Latin Americanorigin with an emphasis on Salsa dance.This course also addresses techniques,styles, rhythms, leading and followingskills, movement patterns and history ofother selected dances of Latin Americanorigin. This course is designed forstudents who wish to explore dancesfrom Latin cultures andpartnereddance. Students will also learn theprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Abeginning level technique classthat focuses on basic skills related tojazz dance. Discussions will cover thehistory, theories, and basic vocabularyof jazz dance. Students will learn thefundamental principles of physicalfitness and their impact on life-longhealth and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 084A or equivalent
A beginning/intermediate leveltechnique class that builds on thetheories and principles
introduced inDance 084A and focuses on developingintermediate level skills related
to jazzdance. Discussions will cover the history,theories, and vocabulary of jazz
dance.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact
on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 084B or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced leveltechnique class that builds on thetheories and principles
introduced inDance 084B and focuses on developingintermediate/advanced level skillsrelated
to jazz dance. Discussionswill cover the history and theories ofjazz dance as well
as intermediate/advanced level jazz dance vocabulary.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples
of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 084C or equivalent.
An advanced level technique class thatbuilds on the theories and principlesintroduced
in Dance 084C and focuses ondeveloping advanced level skills relatedto jazz dance.
Discussions will cover thehistory and theories of jazz dance as wellas advanced
level jazz dance vocabulary.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical
fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Abeginning level technique class, thatfocuses on basic skills pertaining toballet. This course covers the history,theories and basic vocabulary of ballet.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 088A or equivalent.
introduced inDance 088A and focuses on developingintermediate skills related to
ballet.This course covers the history, theoriesand vocabulary of ballet. Students
willlearn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact onlife-long
health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 088B or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced leveltechnique course that builds on thetheories and principles introduced inDance 088B and focuses on developingintermediate/advanced skills related toballet. This course covers the history,intermediate/advanced theories andvocabulary of ballet. Students willlearn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 088C or equivalent.
An advanced technique course thatbuilds on the theories and principlesintroduced in Dance 088C andfocuses on developing advanced skillsrelated to ballet. This course coversthe history, advanced theories andvocabulary of ballet. Students willlearn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact onlife-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Abeginning level technique coursedesigned to introduce and progressivelydevelop urban street dance skills byintegrating movement patterns withtheoretical explanations of weight,posture, rhythm and interpretationof style. Emphasisis placedondeveloping muscle memory, stamina,and movement skills related to hiphop dance. Lectures coverhip hopasa performing art and tool for social,political, and cultural expression. Dancevideosare usedto further illustratevarious dance techniques, movementstyles, and performance philosophies.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 094A
A beginning/intermediate leveltechnique class that builds onthe theories, principles and skillsintroduced in Dance 094A and focuseson developing intermediate skillsrelated to hip hop dance. Locomotorpatterns and center floor combinationsprogress in length and complexity.Lectures coverhip hopas a performingart and tool for social, political, andcultural expression. Dance videosareusedto further illustrate various dancetechniques, movement styles, andperformance philosophies. Studentswill learn the fundamental principlesof physical fitness and their impacton life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 094B
An intermediate to advanced leveltechnique class that builds onthe theories, principles and skillsintroduced in Dance 094B and focuseson developing intermediate/advancedlevel skills related to hip hop dance.Locomotor patterns and center floorcombinations progress in length andcomplexity. Lectures coverhip hopasa performing art and tool for social,political, and cultural expression. Dancevideosare usedto further illustratevarious dance techniques, movementstyles, and performance philosophies.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 094C
An advanced level technique classthat builds on the theories, principlesand skills introduced in Dance 094Cand focuses on developing advancedlevel skills related to hip hop dance.Locomotor patterns and center floorcombinations progress in length andcomplexity. Lectures coverhip hopasa performing art and tool for social,political, and cultural expression. Dancevideosare usedto further illustratevarious dance techniques, movementstyles, and performance philosophies.Students will learn the fundamentalprinciples of physical fitness and theirimpact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 084A or equivalent..
A course focusing on technique and performance in the musical theatre genre. Students will be introduced to a variety of Broadway choreographic styles with emphasis placed on characterization and performance quality of each theatrical style. Students will be required to attend one Grossmont College produced dance concert, and/or musical theatre production, and one dance department sponsored master class.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 088A or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing the strength and flexibility required for pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. Though this course does cover beginning level pointe skills, students are expected to have previous experience and be able to execute intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 099A or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing intermediate pointe work skills incorporating the strength and flexibility learned in Dance 099A. Though this course does cover intermediate level pointe skills, students are required to have previous experience and be able to execute high intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of intermediate ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” gradeor higher or “Pass” in Dance 088B, or Dance099B or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing intermediate to advanced pointe work skills incorporating the strength and flexibility learned in Dance 099B. Though this course does not cover intermediate level pointe skills, students are expected to have previous experience and be able to execute high intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of intermediate ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units: 3 hours lecture
This course explores the developmentof dance from pre-Christian civilizationsto the present and may be of interestto students who are developing anappreciation of dance as well as theserious dance student.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area C, CSU C1, IGETC 3A.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
This courseis structuredfor studentswho seek a theoretical approachto exercise
and wellness. Pilates Iis designedto improve strength,body alignment, flexibility,
balance,coordination, and breathing. Exercisesand conceptsare basedon the Pilatesmethod.
The course includes a briefaerobic component with a focus onbalance and stamina
with a progressionto the Pilates mat work. Lectureswill focus on injury prevention
andrecognizing imbalances brought on bypoor posture and injuries. Students willalso
learn the fundamental principles ofphysical fitness and their impact on lifelonghealth
and wellness.
Students willattend one live dance concert producedby the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 118A or equivalent.
This course is structure for studentswho seek a theoretical approachto exercise and wellness. Pilates IIcontinues the principles of the Pilatesmethod presented in Pilates I. Exercisesand conceptsare basedon the Pilatesmethod and will progress to moreadvanced mat work and introductionto the apparatus. The course includes abrief aerobic component with a focus onbalance and stamina with a progressionto the Pilates mat work. Lectureswill focus on injury prevention andrecognizing imbalances brought on bypoor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 118B or equivalent.
This course is structure for students who seek a theoretical approach to exercise and wellness. Pilates III continues the principles of the Pilates method presented in Pilates II. Exercises and concepts are based on the Pilates method and will progress to more advanced mat work and exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus including the reformer, Cadillac, stability chair, and spine corrector. The course includes a brief aerobic component with a focus on balance and stamina with a progression to the Pilates mat work. Lectures will focus on injury prevention and recognizing imbalances brought on by poor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 118C or equivalent.
This course is structure for studentswho seek a theoretical approachto exercise and wellness. Pilates IVcontinues the principles of the Pilatesmethod presented in Pilates III.Exercises and concepts are based onthe Pilates method and will progressto advanced mat work and exercisesutilizing the Pilates apparatus includingthe reformer, Cadillac, stability chair,small and large balls, stability circle andspine corrector. The course includes abrief aerobic component with a focus onbalance and stamina with a progressionto the Pilates mat work. Lectureswill focus on injury prevention andrecognizing imbalances brought on bypoor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units: 3 hours lecture
Dance Appreciation is a survey coursethat examines dance as a primarymode of human expression andcommunication. Through viewinglive and recorded performances andengaging in assigned readings, thestudent will place dance in a varietyof cultural, artistic and historicalcontexts with a focus on dance in thetwentieth century. Students will learnto investigate and evaluate trends andstyles in dance in the historical andcultural context.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area C;CSU C1, IGETC 3A
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass”in Dance 080C or 084C or 088C or 094C or118C or equivalent.
This courseis designedfor theintermediate to advanced dancer whowishes to develop an awareness ofproper teaching techniques. The studentwould implement these techniquesinto lesson plans for the intermediatetechnique courses offered at GrossmontCollege. The student, under theguidance of a department danceinstructor, will analyze the instructor’slesson plans as well as develop theirown series of warm-up exercises tobediscussedfor purpose and efficiency.
Transfer to:
CSU
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass”in Dance 121 or equivalent.
This courseis designedfor theintermediate to advanced dancerwho wishes to develop an awarenessof proper teaching techniques. Thestudent would implement thesetechniques into lesson plans for theintermediate technique courses offeredat Grossmont College. The student,under the guidance of a departmentdance instructor, would analyze theinstructor’s lesson plans as well asdevelop their own lessons tobe utilizedin class. Emphasis on student’s lessonplan development and application oflessons in a classroom setting.
Transfer to:
CSU
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass”in Dance 122 or equivalent.
This courseis designedfor theintermediate to advanced dancerwho wishes to develop an awarenessof proper teaching techniques. Thestudent would implement thesetechniques into lesson plans for theintermediate technique courses offeredat Grossmont College. The student,under the guidance of a departmentdance instructor, would analyzethe instructor’s lesson plans as wellas develop their own lessons tobeutilizedin class. Emphasisis placedon the development of lessons tobe implemented in elementary andsecondary schools as well as the studioenvironment.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
This course focuses on performance skills and techniques in preparation for professional applications. Intermediate and advanced level dance students rehearse and perform choreography in a variety of performance venues both on campus and in the community. Though most performances will be scheduled during class time, additional performances may be held during the evening and/or on weekends.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
This course focuses on choreographicand/or performance skills andtechniques in preparation forprofessional applications. Intermediateand advanced level dance students workas choreographers and/or dancers, andrehearse and perform choreography ina variety of performance venues bothon campus and in the community.Though most performanceswill bescheduledduring class time, additionalperformances may be held during theevening and/or on weekends. Studentsalso learn the rudiments of starting andrunning a dance company.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 1 unit: 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performerin the student choreographed danceconcert as determined through theaudition process. This courseisdesignedfor the student who has beenselected to perform in one studentchoreographed work. Students enrollingin this classare strongly advisedtoenroll in one or more technique classesfor the purpose of learning and/orreinforcing theories, vocabulary, andtechniques that are applicable to thechoreographic and performing process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
2 units: 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performerin the student choreographed danceconcert as determined through theaudition process. This course isdesigned for the student who has beenselected to perform in twostudentchoreographedworks. Studentsenrolling in this classare stronglyadvisedto enroll in one or moretechnique classes for the purpose oflearning and/or reinforcing theories,vocabulary, and techniques that areapplicable to the choreographic andperforming process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
3 units: 9 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performer in the student choreographed dance concert as determined through the audition process. This course is designed for the student who has been selected to perform in three student choreographed works. Students enrolling in this class are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique classes for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques that are applicable to the choreographic and performingprocess.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
Dance 080A or084A or 088A or equivalent
This course introduces the art andpractice of improvisational dance. Italso focuses on movement generationthrough the study of time, space, shape,effort, and body. Students are guidedthrough specificexercises whichenablethem to discover the joy of movementand to enter into a free environmentin which one can explore the uniqueand creative language of physicalexpression.
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CSU, UC
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or 084A or088A or equivalent.
This course explores analysis ofmovement composition for the stage.The elements of space, time, shape, andenergywill be examined. Movementimprovisation using various forms ofmotivation will enhance the creativeprocess. Various studies in elementarydance composition for solo, duet, trioand small groupwill be presented.
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CSU, UC
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass”in Dance 205 or equivalent.
This course explores analysis ofmovement composition for the stage.The elements of space, time, shape, andenergywill be examined. Movementimprovisation using various forms ofmotivation will enhance the creativeprocess. Various studies inmorecomplex compositional formsandchoreographic tasks for solo, duet, trioand small group will be presented.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I-2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as achoreographer in the student danceconcert. Student choreographers willapply intermediate skills in ballet,jazz, tap,hip hop, and moderndance in concerts and communityperformances. Emphasis is placedon student application of dance,staging, and performance techniquesinstudent choreographedworks forsmall groups or large ensembles. Thiscourse is designed for dance majorsand students interested in exploringthe choreographic process from theinception to the stage.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I-2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as achoreographer in the student danceconcert. Student choreographers willapply intermediate/advanced skills inballet, jazz, tap,hip hop, and moderndance in concerts and communityperformances. Emphasis is placedon student application of dance,staging, and performance techniquesinstudent choreographedworks forsmall groups or large ensembles. Thiscourse is designed for dance majorsand students interested in exploringthe choreographic process from theinception to the stage.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I-2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade orhigher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as achoreographer in the student danceconcert. Student choreographers willapply advanced skills in ballet, jazz,tap,hip hop, and modern dance inconcerts and community performances.Emphasis is placed on studentapplication of dance, staging, andperformance techniques instudentchoreographedworks for solo, duet, orsmall groups. This course is designedfor dance majors and students interestedin exploring the choreographic processfrom the inception to the stage.
† This course meets all Title 5 standards
Transfer to:
CSU, UC Associate Degree Credit
I-1 unit, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancerin the faculty choreographed danceconcert. Studentswill be admittedintothe course upon successful audition.This courseis designedfor the studentwho has had prior dance training in thecollege or studio environment. Dance227 reflects the number of rehearsal andperformance hours required for onechoreographic work. Students enrollingin this courseare strongly advisedto enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose oflearning and/or reinforcing theories,vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 4.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancerin the faculty choreographed danceconcert. Studentswill be admittedintothe course upon successful audition.This courseis designedfor the studentwho has had prior dance training in thecollege or studio environment. Dance228 reflects the number of rehearsal andperformance hours required for twochoreographic works. Students enrollingin this courseare strongly advisedto enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose oflearning and/or reinforcing theories,vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 4.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancerin the faculty choreographed danceconcert. Studentswill be admittedintothe course upon successful audition.This courseis designedfor the studentwho has had prior dance training in thecollege or studio environment. Dance229 reflects the number of rehearsal andperformance hours required for threechoreographic works. Students enrollingin this courseare strongly advisedto enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose oflearning and/or reinforcing theories,vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancerin the faculty choreographed danceconcert. Studentswill be admittedintothe course upon successful audition.This courseis designedfor the studentwho has had prior dance training in thecollege or studio environment. Dance230 reflects the number of rehearsal andperformance hours required for fourchoreographic works. Students enrollingin this courseare strongly advisedtoenroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purposeoflearning and/or reinforcing theories,vocabulary, and techniques that areapplicable to the choreographic process
Transfer to:
CSU, UC