Dance
54 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
DANC 101 Dance Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- DANC 111
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 120
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- DANC 121
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 130
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- DANC 131
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- ENGL 514 and DANC 133
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 133
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- DANC 138
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 140DANC 140
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
An intermediate study of traditional dance from both Mexico and Spain.
DANC 145 Folklórico Zapateados
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- DANC 140
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Perform beginning and low intermediate Folklórico footwork from various regions of Mexico. Understanding the evolution of Folklórico 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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic movements of tap dancing, emphasizing styles of musical theater as related to tap.
DANC 152 Tap Dance I
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- DANC 152
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- DANC 110, DANC 120, DANC 130
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
An introduction to Pilates-based exercise techniques.
DANC 156 Techniques for Stretch & Wellness
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Advisory
- DANC 120, or DANC 160
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study in intermediate ballet, focusing on the classical style.
DANC 162 Clinic in Jazz
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Advisory
- DANC 130, or DANC 162
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of intermediate dance techniques in the contemporary styles. Emphasis on complex rhythmic movements.
DANC 164 Clinic in Modern Dance
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to hip hop dance.
DANC 168 Clinic in Stretch
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- DANC 110, or DANC 120, or DANC 130
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- DANC 111, DANC 121, DANC 131
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will learn basic ballroom dances including the rhumba, cha-cha, fox trot, waltz, tango, swing and samba.
DANC 175 Clinic in Salsa
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to salsa as a social dance form.
DANC 176 Choreography Field Work
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- ENGL 514
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
Presents intermediate level projects in choreography that will lead to a performance.
DANC 178 Intermediate Social Dance
- Units
- 0.5
- Advisory
- DANC 175
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of complex Latin and jitterbug dance forms. Partner lifts will be explored.
DANC 180 Performance Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- ENGL 514
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 192
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- ENGL 514
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- ENGL 514
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Provides an opportunity for dance students to learn and use performance skills to mount a major concert.
DANC 188 Dance Composition/Choreography II
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- DANC 183
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
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
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
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
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
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
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
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
- Units
- 3
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.
DANC 379C Acting For Dancers
- Units
- 2
Acting for dancers focuses on developing acting skills through written script, and combining it with dance movement and performances. Guidance will be given to students to develop character acting skills, with face to face communication and body contact movement.
DANC 379D Dance Repertoire
- Units
- 3
Designed to introduce students to the creative process and unique considerations for the development of a full - length dance for 2-5 dancers, including lifts and partnering, cause and effect relationships, studio rehearsals,critiques, performance skills and production responsibilities. This course provides an opportunity for a dancer to learn and perform, or choreograph and direct, choreography for duet, trio or small group.