Dance DANC

DANC 010 Introduction to Choreography

Units

2

Hours

Lecture Hours: 18, Lab Hours: 54

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of choreography and their practical application in creating dance composition.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 015 History of Dance

Units

3

Hours

Lecture Hours: 54

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

COD GE: A3

CalGETC: 3A

This survey course examines the chronological development of dance and includes the study of pre-classic through contemporary forms. It emphasizes the interconnections between aesthetic practice and people, events, and ideas.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

DANC 025 Dance Performance

Units

2

Hours

Lab Hours: 108

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of dance as it applies directly to a fully mounted musical theater production or dance concert. It includes exposure to both acting areas and dancing areas as needed by the director and choreographer of the actual production. Emphasis is on rehearsal and performance techniques. Dance Performance courses (DANC 024, DANC 025, and DANC 026) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 070 Dance, Modern

Units

1

Hours

Lecture Hours: 9, Lab Hours: 27

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course provides instruction in modern dance techniques as a vehicle for creating original movement.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 073A Dance, Jazz

Units

1

Hours

Lecture Hours: 9, Lab Hours: 27

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course introduces instruction in jazz dance technique. (Equivalent to KINE 053)

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 073B Dance, Jazz

Units

1

Hours

Lecture Hours: 9, Lab Hours: 27

Prerequisite

DANC 073A or KINE 053 .

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course builds on beginning jazz dance movement vocabularies, techniques, and fundamentals.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 075 Dance, Tap

Units

1

Hours

Lecture Hours: 9, Lab Hours: 27

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course provides instruction in basic tap dance steps and simple choreography forms for the improvement of coordination and physical conditioning.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 076A Dance, Ballet

Units

2

Hours

Lecture Hours: 18, Lab Hours: 54

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course provides instruction in beginning ballet technique and terminology.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

DANC 076B Dance, Ballet

Units

2

Hours

Lecture Hours: 18, Lab Hours: 54

Prerequisite

DANC 076A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: Letter

Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

This course builds upon basic ballet technique and terminology, expanding skills in ballet movement vocabulary, proprioception and other ballet fundamentals.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.