Dance
17 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
DANCE 1 History of Dance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of Dance History: Critical reflections and analysis of classical, contemporary, social, and traditional dance; the works of early of major choreographers through twenty-first century; discussion and analysis of dance within its cultural context.
DANCE 6 Dance Production, Rehearsal and Performance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of elements, specific tasks necessary for production and performance: Planning, preparation and evaluation of student and faculty compositions.
DANCE 7 Global Dance Perspectives
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- AFRAM 032 or ANTHR 003 or DANCE 001 or ETHST 001.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Study of dance via travel to country of origin: Spiritual values, history, language, folklore and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study.
DANCE 8A Dance Composition and Choreography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- DANCE 060 or DANCE 061 or DANCE 064 or DANCE 065 or DANCE 068 or DANCE 069.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of skills, technique,choreographic devices and elements for dance composition: Improvisation, accompaniment, ideas culminating in the presentation of original movement or performance and evaluation.
DANCE 49 Independent Study in Dance
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Dance. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
DANCE 60 Ballet I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms and musicality.
DANCE 61 Ballet II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- DANCE 060.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, musicality and movement quality.
DANCE 62 Ballet III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet of an advanced/intermediate level: Including continued study of classical alignment, adagio, petit and grand allegro.
DANCE 63 Ballet IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of advanced ballet: Including body alignment, placement, advanced adagio, advanced petit and grand allegro, and classical variations.
DANCE 64 Jazz Dance I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of beginning to intermediate level proficiency in skills related to rhythm, dance production, stagecraft and choreography.
DANCE 65 Jazz Dance II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DANCE 064 or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of intermediate to advanced skills/knowledge related to body awareness and body mechanics, musicality, choreography and evolution of jazz dance forms.
DANCE 66 Jazz Dance III
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- DANCE 065 or Instructor's approval.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Intermediate-advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history.
DANCE 67 Jazz Dance IV
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- DANCE 065 or DANCE 066.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history.
DANCE 68 Modern Dance I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of beginning skills and techniques emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day.
DANCE 69 Modern Dance II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DANCE 068 or instructor permission.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of intermediate skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day and the development of individual movement styles.
DANCE 70 Modern Dance III
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DANCE 069.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of advanced/intermediate skills and techniques in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, history, the development of choreography, individual movement styles and performance.
DANCE 71 Modern Dance IV
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DANCE 070.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study and development of advanced skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, the historical, philosophical and social evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day, choreography, performance and repertory work.