Dance (DANC Courses)
DANC 101 Dance Appreciation
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An overview of the development of dance as an art form from its historical roots to
contemporary trends,examining diversity of people, cultures, and events.
DANC 102 Auditioning for Dancers
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Auditioning for Dancers is a practical course which helps the student investigate,
select, and prepare dance audition material appropriate to the individual and the
audition call. The course includes exercises in handling choreographed dance routines,
on-camera slating, improvisation for audition calls, including; learning and understanding
the many forms of dance auditioning techniques, taking live audition field trips (student
not required to attend) and taking a look at auditions from the casting director’s
point of view.
DANC 104 Dancing for the Camera
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Students receive practical training and experience in auditioning, dancing, and performing
methods and techniques for film, television, commercials and music videos. Students
are introduced to vocabulary used in the film industry. Emphasis is placed on focused
positioning, directional changes, and spatial constraints of the camera and specific
shots (wide, medium, close-ups, etc.). Additionally, the course delves into the declaration
of cross-cultural influences that have shaped film, television, and music videos techniques
over the years. The course will include live taping, playback of selected scenes and
choreographed routines.
DANC 107 Intercollegiate Conditioning-Dance
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Instructor recommendation - students must be eligible to compete with the intercollegiate
dance team, by first auditioning, and then registering for the UDA (Universal Dance
Association) and/or NDA (National Dance Association) College Nationals.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 8.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to permit students to utilize an individualized strength and body-building
program using a combination of exercise and free weights in preparation for participation
in an intercollegiate competition. Students will additionally engage in a variety
of activities designed to enhance skill development and performance capabilities required
for successful participation in future competitive intercollegiate sport circumstances
and events. Students may repeat this course if they are UDA (Universal Dance Association)
and/or NDA (National Dance Association) College Nationals eligible.
DANC 109 Intercollegiate Dance Team
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Instructor recommendation - auditioning into team, and then registering for the UDA
(Universal Dance Association) and/or NDA (National Dance Association) College Nationals.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to give students extensive practice and instruction in dance choreography
to prepare them for intercollegiate competition. Attendance at intercollegiate events
associated with this course will be required of students. Students may repeat this
course if they are UDA (Universal Dance Association) and/or NDA (National Dance Association)
College Nationals eligible.
DANC 110 Modern Dance I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The study and execution of fundamental modern dance techniques including movement
skills and the basic rhythmic structure of dance. Students have the opportunity to
create their own movement combinations. Attendance of AHC dance concert is required.
This is a lecture/lab course.
DANC 111 Modern Dance II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 110 - Modern Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The study and execution of modern dance techniques, including level 2 movement skills
with a more advanced rhythmic structure. Students will study styles such as Martha
Graham, Merce Cunningham and Jose Limon. The opportunity to create and perform their
own movement combinations is part of the structure of the class.
DANC 115 Modern Dance III
3.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 111 - Modern Dance II
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
The study and execution of modern dance styles such as, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham,
and Jose Limon at an advanced level. Students have the opportunity to create their
own movement combinations. Attendance of AHC dance concert is required.
DANC 120 Ballet Dance I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet movement and terminology. Barre work
emphasizes the basic exercises of ballet that develop control, strength, and basic
body placement. Center work concentrates on basic ballet combinations of adage, jumps,
waltz, and turns. Students have the opportunity to create their own movement combinations.
DANC 121 Ballet Dance II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 120 - Ballet Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study at the intermediate level of movements appropriate to classical music, including
intermediate level ballet barre, center adagio, turns, and allegro movement. Students
have the opportunity to create their own movement combinations.
DANC 125 Ballet Dance III
3.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 121 - Ballet Dance II
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Emphasizes complex work in the Russian and Italian Ballet techniques, including turns,
beats, and grand allegro. Students have the opportunity to develop ballet performing
skills. Attendance of AHC dance concert is required.
DANC 130 Jazz Dance I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 1.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the basic movements appropriate to contemporary jazz music, emphasizing
exercises that develop body strength and flexibility, and improve rhythmic abilities
and movement coordination. Covers different jazz styles, including rock, modern jazz,
and theatre dance. Students have the opportunity to create their own movement combinations.
Attendance of AHC dance concert is required. This is a lecture/lab course.
DANC 131 Jazz Dance II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 130 - Jazz Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 1.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study at the intermediate level of movements appropriate to contemporary music,
including turns, floor work, isolation combinations, and rhythm techniques. Students
have the opportunity to create their own movement combinations. Attendance of AHC
dance concert is required.
DANC 133 Hip Hop Dance I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to hip hop dance including East and West Coast dance styles, and exploration
of the use of space, energy, rhythm, improvisation and emphasizing body movement control.
Observation and critique of a dance concert is required.
DANC 135 Jazz Dance III
3.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 131 - Jazz Dance II
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 1.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
A study of jazz technique at the advanced level. Students have the opportunity to
create their own movement combinations. Attendance of AHC dance concert is required.
DANC 137 Funk Dance
2.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 514 - Writing Skills 4 ; and DANC 133 - Hip Hop Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of Funk Dance from the West Coast at the intermediate level. Observation and
critique of a dance concert is required. This is a lecture/lab course.
DANC 138 Hip Hop Dance II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 133 - Hip Hop Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of hip hop dance at the intermediate level. The focus of this course will
be the study of break dancing floor work vocabulary, turns improvisation and choreography.
Observation and critique of a dance concert is required.
DANC 139 Hip Hop Dance III
3.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 138 - Hip Hop Dance II
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Advanced commercial dance hip-hop builds upon skills learned in Intermediate hip-hop,
with an emphasis on increasing vocabulary, styles, and length of dance combinations
with more complex rhythms. Using commercial hip-hop dance as a vehicle, students will
be able to explore their own movement expressions and choreography in both group and
solo settings, and prepare them for entry-level work in the commercial dance industry.
DANC 140 Ballet Folklórico I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the fundamentals of movements appropriate for Mexican folklorico
and dances of Spain, emphasizing exercises to improve rhythmic abilities and movement
coordination.
DANC 142 Ballet Folklórico II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 140 - Ballet Folklórico I ; DANC 140 - Ballet Folklórico I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An intermediate study of traditional dance from both Mexico and Spain.
DANC 145 Folklórico Zapateados
1.0 unit.
Advisories: DANC 140 - Ballet Folklórico I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Perform beginning and low intermediate Folklorico footwork from various regions of
Mexico. Understanding the evolution of Folklorico and its influence on current dance
forms such as banda and cumbia; along with the study of chacha, salsa, bolero and
huapangos.
DANC 147 Folklórico Dance History
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
History and performance of Mexican folk music and dance; Indian, African, Spanish,
and European influences; contemporary relationships to Chicano culture.
DANC 148 Folklórico Concert Production
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides the opportunity for career-oriented performers to work with guest artists
in the Ballet Folklórico performance experience. Those experiences will include on
campus and community outreach performances throughout the semester including a mandatory
participation in ANGF (Associacion Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos) dance convention
and competition.
DANC 151 Clinic In Tap
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the basic movements of tap dancing, emphasizing styles of musical
theater as related to tap.
DANC 152 Tap Dance I
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 1.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the basic movements of tap dancing, emphasizing styles of musical
theater as related to tap. Covers exercises to develop rhythmic abilities and movement
coordination.
DANC 153 Tap Dance II
2.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 152 - Tap Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 1.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of intermediate level movements of tap dancing and freestyle rhythmic forms,
emphasizing styles of musical theater as related to tap.
DANC 154 Clinic in Dance Partnering
1.0 unit.
Prerequisite: DANC 110 - Modern Dance I ; DANC 120 - Ballet Dance I ; DANC 130 - Jazz Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed for the intermediate level student. Ballet, modern, and jazz will be taught
for women; while men will work on masculine movement in the same styles. Techniques
for partnering will also be explored.
DANC 155 Clinic in Pilates
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
An introduction to Pilates-based exercise techniques.
DANC 156 Techniques for Stretch and Wellness
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to help students increase range of motion while decreasing injuries associated
with improper preparation for physical activities. Alignment, injury prevention, physical
and psychological wellness concepts are among the topics covered. While the class
is particularly important for dancers and athletes, all students can benefit.
DANC 160 Clinic in Ballet
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study of fundamental dance techniques, focusing on building basic stretch and strength
for the student. Emphasis on style varies according to the needs of the student.
DANC 161 Clinic In Intermediate Ballet
0.5 units.
Advisories: DANC 120 - Ballet Dance I ; or DANC 160 - Clinic in Ballet
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study in intermediate ballet, focusing on the classical style.
DANC 162 Clinic in Jazz
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study of fundamental dance techniques in contemporary forms, emphasizing building
stretch and strength and learning rhythmic forms to contemporary music.
DANC 163 Clinic in Intermediate Jazz
0.5 units.
Advisories: DANC 130 - Jazz Dance I ; or DANC 162 - Clinic in Jazz
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study of intermediate dance techniques in the contemporary styles. Emphasis on complex
rhythmic movements.
DANC 164 Clinic in Modern Dance
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study of basic modern dance techniques including warm-ups, locomotor moves, combinations,
improvisation, and terminology. A live performance will conclude the session.
DANC 165 Clinic in Hip Hop
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
An introduction to hip hop dance.
DANC 168 Clinic in Stretch
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to help students increase range of motion while decreasing injuries associated
with improper preparation for physical activities. Students learn to maintain a position
for a sustained period of time in order to allow the body to stretch and warm its
muscles. While the class is particularly important to dancers and athletes, all students
can benefit.
DANC 170 Music for Dancers
1.0 unit.
Advisories: DANC 110 - Modern Dance I ; or DANC 120 - Ballet Dance I ; or DANC 130 - Jazz Dance I
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
The study of music and basic rhythms as they relate to dance, including quality, phrasing,
and extensive practice in counting and moving to music.
DANC 171 Dance Composition/Choreography I
3.0 units.
Advisories: DANC 111 - Modern Dance II ; DANC 121 - Ballet Dance II ; DANC 131 - Jazz Dance II
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
An exploration of movement expression through improvisation and choreographic exercises
for the intermediate dance student. Students will have an opportunity to work on choreographic
exercises for the intermediate dance student. Students will have an opportunity to
work on choreography as a complete concert piece.
DANC 172 Beginning Ballroom Dance
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Students will learn basic ballroom dances including the rhumba, cha-cha, fox trot,
waltz, tango, swing and samba.
DANC 175 Clinic in Salsa
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
An introduction to salsa as a social dance form.
DANC 176 Choreography Field Work
2.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 514 - Writing Skills 4
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Presents intermediate level projects in choreography that will lead to a performance.
DANC 178 Intermediate Social Dance
0.5 units.
Advisories: DANC 175 - Clinic in Salsa
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
A study of complex Latin and jitterbug dance forms. Partner lifts will be explored.
DANC 180 Performance Laboratory
3.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 514 - Writing Skills 4
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides an opportunity for students to utilize all the performance and choreographic
skills used in dance performance, including performing on campus in informal concerts
and in a major concert in the college theatre.
DANC 182 Technical Production Lab
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: THTR 192
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides an opportunity for students to develop and apply technical expertise and
skills utilized in performance including lighting, costuming, set-prop design, construction
and publicity.
DANC 183 Dance Ensemble
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Repeatable: 3.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides the opportunity for career-oriented performers to work with staff and guest
artists in the rehearsal and performing experience. Those experiences will include
on campus and community outreach performances. As well as a mandatory dance convention
or competition held within the semester.
DANC 185 Intro to Performance Skills
3.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 514 - Writing Skills 4
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
An introductory skills class in performance techniques. Provides opportunity for students
to learn and perfect performing skills used in a dance performance.
DANC 186 Dance Production
3.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 514 - Writing Skills 4
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides an opportunity for dance students to learn and use performance skills to
mount a major concert.
DANC 188 Dance Composition/Choreography II
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Prerequisite: DANC 183 - Dance Ensemble
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides the opportunity for career-oriented choreographers to mount a full length
concert piece for on campus theatre, as well as for community outreach performances
throughout the semester. This is a lab course.
DANC 189 Independent Projects in Dance
1.0 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire
for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to
pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills
and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may
be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects
should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the
project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All
contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office
no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Units are awarded depending
upon satisfactory performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the
course. Allowable units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following
formula: 1 unit - 48 hours per semester, 2 units - 96 hours per semester, 3 units
- 144 hours per semester.
DANC 199 Special Topics in Dance Forms
0.5 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the discipline which are
not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances;
therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition. This is a lab course.
DANC 199A Workshop in World Dance
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of World Dance which are not
Covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore
there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition. This is a lab course.
DANC 379A Workshop in Contemporary Dance
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides a specific opportunity to explore aspects of contemporary dance which are
not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances;
therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition. This is a lab course
with offered units based on unit formula.