Dance
27 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
DA 101 Dance Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of dance as it has evolved throughout history with an emphasis on western theatrical dancing. Introduces major concepts, approaches, and issues in the study of dance as a cultural, historical, and artistic practice. Uses text, audiovisual, demonstration, and performance to expose students to the prominent choreographers and performers who have influenced dance culturally, historically, and as an art form.
DA 102 Beginning Ballet
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
A beginning course that introduces the student to the basic vocabulary, movements, and discipline of classical ballet. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 102 or DA 122 is limited to 4 times.
DA 103 Beginning Modern Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
An introduction to the fundamentals of creative expression, and development of bodily strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and rhythm through dance techniques. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 103, DA 123 or DA 203 is limited to 4 times.
DA 104 Beginning Jazz Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic movement skills employed in jazz dance techniques. Compositional forms and rhythms are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of jazz as an artistic dance form.
DA 105 Beginning Tap Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces basic tap dance techniques using various beginning level combinations and rhythmic structures. It provides students an opportunity to develop motor coordination and rhythm through style and performance. Historical studies on tap dance pioneers, cultural influences, and current trends are introduced. Compositional forms and rhythms are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of tap as an artistic dance form. Note: For successful completion of this course, student will need to acquire their own tap shoes and have access to a hardwood floor or tap board.
DA 106 Ballroom Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to introduce students to ballroom dancing through developing an understanding of its history, music, and fundamental practices of performance. Instruction on leading and following, proper body carriage and alignment, and social etiquette is emphasized through detailed demonstrations and consistent practice. Basic steps, variations and styling techniques for selected novelty dances will be included.
DA 106B Latin Ballroom Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces Latin ballroom dances including salsa, cha-cha, rhumba, samba, mambo, jive, paso doble, and bachata. Areas of study include movement theory, dance vocabulary, dance courtesy, and fundamentals of music. Rhythm, posture, and connection with partner are emphasized.
DA 107A Dance Performance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE AUDITIONING, students should have at least two years of dance experience and the knowledge of various dance techniques.
Students will perform in a dance production. The course is primarily concerned with the performing aspects of dance as well as some choreography and staging. Through rehearsal and performance, students will improve performance skills and abilities. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 107A, DA 107B or DA 107C is limited to 4 times.
DA 107B Dance Performance
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE AUDITIONING, students should have at least two years of dance experience and the knowledge of various dance techniques.
Students will perform in a dance production. The course is primarily concerned with the performing aspects of dance as well as some choreography and staging. Through rehearsal and performance, students will improve performance skills and abilities. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 107A, DA 107B or DA 107C is limited to 4 times.
DA 107C Dance Performance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE AUDITIONING, students should have at least two years of dance experience and the knowledge of various dance techniques.
Students will perform in a dance production. The course is primarily concerned with the performing aspects of dance as well as some choreography and staging. Through rehearsal and performance, students will improve performance skills and abilities. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 107A, DA 107B or DA 107C is limited to 4 times.
DA 108 Dance Ensemble
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE AUDITIONING, students should have at least two years of dance experience and the knowledge of various dance techniques.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a college dance company class. The course is primarily concerned with the performing aspects of dance as well as some choreography and staging. Through rehearsal and performance, students will focus on learning various forms of repertory. This course will also offer experience in the many phases of dance productions, concerts, and demonstrations, which will be performed in various settings including schools, parks and theaters.
DA 110 Hip-Hop Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces the foundational elements of hip-hop dance including music, technique and vocabulary as well as various styles and sub-cultures. Students will gain a physical and cognitive understanding of body coordination, rhythm and musicality. Students will also be introduced to the historical context of hip-hop, which includes the development and co-evolution of its culture, music and dance.
DA 111 Choreography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of DA 102, DA 103, DA 104, DA 105, DA 107A, DA 107B, DA 107C, DA 108 or the equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the basic principles of dance composition emphasizing on the concepts of space, time, and energy. It provides the opportunity for the practical understanding and application of elements of choreography through problem solving, research, and critique of choreography. It integrates dance movement technique as a form of expression to communicate literal and non-literal themes. Solo and small group choreography will be emphasized as well as improvisations. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have at least two years of dance experience and the knowledge of various dance techniques.
DA 113 World Dance - Ethnic Forms
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Dance around the world is studied in its cultural and social context. Analyzes similarities and differences among dance practices in reference to geographical zones, societal structures and values, religious practices, historical events, and other related art practices within the culture. Includes cultures from Africa, Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, Middle East, and North America, plus a focus on Southern California.
DA 115 Dance Repertory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Knowledge and experience in the various genres of dance.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have at least two years of previous dance experience. This course is an introduction to the study and reconstruction of various ballet, modern and jazz dance pieces choreographed by outstanding artists in the field of dance. Students should have an understanding of the different dance idioms and their respective vocabulary including ballet, modern and jazz dance. Students need to be able to reproduce movements necessary for advanced compositions.
DA 116 Dance Improvisation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have at least one year of dance experience.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will learn to apply dance technique to improvisational movement studies in a creative and nonjudgmental environment. Various stimuli will be used to encourage the discovery of a unique and creative language of expression through movement.
DA 117 Dance Conditioning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Dance Conditioning employs somatic practices for the purpose of fundamental conditioning and repatterning techniques to improve dance performance and overall health and fitness. Students will achieve deeper proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness, strength, mobility and breath connection to improve efficiency, efficacy and safety in their dance courses and dance careers. Also suitable for cross-training.
DA 118 Yoga for Dancers
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Yoga for Athletes and Dancers incorporates various yogic practices including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation to prepare and maintain a healthy, integral and focused approach to their various movement needs (athletics, dance, etc.). Students will learn and utilize these practices to aid in improvement of concentration, physical endurance, flexibility, balance and alignment. Students will also learn and use various tools for stress relief, injury prevention and active recovery. Previous yoga experience is recommended, but not required.
DA 122 Intermediate Ballet
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
A course which uses the basic movements of beginning ballet as a base and progresses to a higher level of technical difficulty and competency. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have completed one year of ballet training and/or completion of DA 102. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 102 or DA 122 is limited to 4 times.
DA 123 Intermediate Modern Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
A study of dance techniques developed by outstanding dancers in the modern dance field, which uses beginning modern dance as a base and progresses to a higher level of technical difficulty and competency. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have completed one year of dance training and/or completion of DA 103. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 103, DA 123 or DA 203 is limited to 4 times.
DA 124 Intermediate Jazz Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
This course continues development of intermediate movement skills employed in jazz dance technique with an emphasis on style and form. Increased compositional forms and rhythms are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of jazz as an artistic dance form. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should know basic jazz movements including isolation coordination and complex rhythmic forms, and/or completion of one semester of DA 104. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) Enrollment in any combination of DA 124 or DA 204 is limited to 4 times.
DA 125 Intermediate Tap Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have at least one year of tap dance, and/or completion of DA 105.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continued development tap dance techniques and tap dances, emphasizing on intermediate level combinations and rhythmic structures. It will provide an opportunity to further develop motor coordination and rhythm through style and performance. Compositional forms and rhythms developed by tap dance pioneers, cultural influences, and current trends are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of tap as an artistic dance form. Note: For successful completion of this course, student will need to acquire their own tap shoes and have access to a hardwood floor or tap board.
DA 199 Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-8
- Hours
- 432 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students a realistic learning experience through work. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as an employee in a variety of situations and jobs. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to the students' educational major or occupational goal. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.
DA 202 Advanced Ballet
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Using beginning and intermediate ballet as a base, this course is a continuation of the study of classical ballet with an emphasis on performance style as well as increased technical and choreographic skills. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have completed two years of ballet training and/or completion of DA 122.
DA 203 Advanced Modern Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
Using beginning and intermediate modern dance as a base, this course is a continuation of the study of modern dance with an emphasis on performance style as well as increased technical and choreographic skills. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have completed two years of modern dance training and/or completion of DA 123. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 103, DA 123 or DA 203 is limited to 4 times.
DA 204 Advanced Jazz Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- At least two years of previous jazz dance training and/or completion of DA 124.
This course is a progressive refinement of jazz dance technique with an emphasis on line, style and form. Advanced compositional forms and rhythms are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of jazz as an artistic dance form. Students will demonstrate various jazz dance styles at a performance level. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should know intermediate jazz movements including isolation coordination and complex rhythmic forms. Athletic stamina, strength and increased flexibility are necessary to succeed in advanced jazz. (UC, CSU, AVC) (R3) # Enrollment in any combination of DA 124 or DA 204 is limited to 4 times.
DA 205 Advanced Tap Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of DA 125 or at least two years of tap dance experience.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of intermediate tap dance, focusing on advanced level combinations and rhythmic structures. It will further expand the study of tap styles, tap dance history, and tap performance. Compositional forms and rhythms are practiced leading to an understanding and appreciation of tap as an artistic dance form. Note: For successful completion of this course, student will need to acquire their own tap shoes and have access to a hardwood floor or tap board.