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      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "2",
      "title": "Hip Hop Dance Evolution",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
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      "description": "Survey of hip hop culture music, dance, and social constructs: Art as a social justice restorative tool, fundamental hip hop techniques including B-boy/B-girl break dance and Urban Funk dance skills.",
      "notes": [
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 3",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "3",
      "title": "Ballet Folklórico Zapateado I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of Zapateado cultural dance styles in Mexico: Footwork, body alignment, musical rhythms, costumes, and historical/regional influences.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
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      "code": "DANCFOLK 4",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "4",
      "title": "Dance Conditioning I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
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      "description": "Introduction to the theory, methods, and practice of dance conditioning and body stabilization for contemporary, classical, and ethnic dance training and performance: Teaching methods, training methods, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, endurance-building strategies, and injury prevention.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 9",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "9",
      "title": "Dance Movement Curriculum Integration",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
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      "transfer": [
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      "description": "Introduction to form and function of dance movement: Terminology, vocabulary and age appropriate teaching methods useful in translating movement principles in school-age settings; drawing from experimental, modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, world dance, and Pilates body mechanics; includes cross-curricular/interdisciplinary integration, lesson planning, K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Standards.",
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 10",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Beginning Hip-Hop and Break Dance",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of Hip Hop and Break Dance: Body alignment, B-boying, B-girling, individuality, carriage of the torso, musicality, stage performance and art as social justice.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 55",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "55",
      "title": "Polynesian Dance",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Study and development of the skills and techniques of traditional Pacific Island dance forms: Emphasis on Hula, Tahitian, New Zealand Maori, and Samoan dances.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 56",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "56",
      "title": "Dance, Drums, and African Polyrhythms",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Survey and hands-on study of various African and African Diaspora folkloric dance forms, rhythms, and drumming techniques: Exploration of critical dance pedagogy, roots and impact of African Diaspora dance, music, and culture on American society.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
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      "code": "DANCFOLK 57",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "57",
      "title": "Haitian Folkloric Dance I",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Beginning skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham technique-Isolations, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; exploration of dance pioneers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open to students who have completed DANCE 80."
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      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 58",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "58",
      "title": "Haitian Folkloric Dance II",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Intermediate skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham Technique-isolation, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, and movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; choreographers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance globally.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open to students who have completed DANCE 81."
      ],
      "offered": []
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 72",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "72",
      "title": "Jazz Tap I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Study and development of the beginning skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its anthropological origins to the present including African vernacular jazz dance influences.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open to students who have completed DANCE 72."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 73",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "73",
      "title": "Jazz Tap II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intense study and development of the intermediate skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its African origins to the present; influence on jazz dance; study and development of related skills and techniques.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open for students who have completed DANCE 73."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 76",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "76",
      "title": "West African Folkloric Dance I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and spiritual dimensions of various indigenous ethnic groups.",
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        "Not open to students who have completed DANCE 76."
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          "name": "Fall 2026",
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          "subject": "DANCFOLK"
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 77",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "77",
      "title": "West African Folkloric Dance II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of various indigenous ethnic groups.",
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        "Not open to students who have completed DANCE 77."
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk/#dancfolk-77",
          "subject": "DANCFOLK"
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      ]
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 78",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "78",
      "title": "West African Dance Folkloric III",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
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      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Senegal and Guinea: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 78.",
      "notes": [],
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
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          "subject": "DANCFOLK"
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      ]
    },
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      "code": "DANCFOLK 79",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "79",
      "title": "West African Folkloric Dance IV",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea and other West African nations: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 79.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk/#dancfolk-79",
          "subject": "DANCFOLK"
        }
      ]
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    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 92",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "92",
      "title": "Latin-Caribbean Folk Dance I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Development of beginning folkloric techniques specific to Latin-Caribbean dance expression: Rumba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, classical ballroom, Punta, Chumba, and Afro-Cuban dance styles. Not open for credit to students who have completed DANCE 92.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 97",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "97",
      "title": "Anatomy of Movement",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of structure, functions and actions of major muscles, joints, and bones specific to dance-athletic motions and other varying movement modalities: Examination of anatomical awareness of healthy and unhealthy movement patterns. Practice of movement exercises and muscle building in clay on skeletons.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 98",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "98",
      "title": "Apparatus Comprehensive Teacher Training",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
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      "description": "Introduction to Comprehensive Pilates Apparatus: Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and small equipment. Safety protocols, setup/maintenance, and modifications for diverse body types and populations, including professional dancers, athletes, people living with injuries, and everyday people. Completion of Mat and Reformer Certificate required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 99",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "99",
      "title": "Reformer Teacher Training",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Movement principles, teaching methodology, and beginning, intermediate, and advanced Pilates Reformer exercises: Reformer equipment modifications for diverse body types and populations, safety and maintenance protocols. Completion of Mat Certificate required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 100",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "Pilates Mat Teacher Training I",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Body mechanics and basic exercises for injury prevention and athletic performance: Critical analysis and evaluation of Pilates industry standards and requirements for teaching Mat to diverse populations in fitness, health and wellness environments.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 103",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "103",
      "title": "Restorative Mind Body Healing I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Exploration of restorative practices and well-being: Experiential therapeutic breathing techniques and improvements for mental health and mind-body wellness, working for diverse cultures.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 104",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "Restorative Mind Body Healing II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Instructor approval.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 103: Group discussions; experiential therapeutic breathing techniques, universal dance breathing exercises, and mind-body wellness; examines impact of society on body image and identity for diverse cultures.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 105",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "Restorative Mind Body Healing III",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Instructor approval.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 104: Advanced restorative mind-body healing techniques for diverse cultures; perspectives in self-reflective practice; socio-cultural competency development in mind-body wellness industries.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 106",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "106",
      "title": "Restorative Mind Body Healing IV",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continued of DANCFOLK 105: Mindful movement techniques, cultural dynamics on mind-body wellness practice, group and community projects.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 107",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "107",
      "title": "Advanced Restorative Mind Body Healing",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 106: Pilates Method Alliance teacher training preparation requires multiple semesters of progressive observation and practice; group and community projects.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 108",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "108",
      "title": "Whole Body Lifestyle I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of restorative justice in mind-body wellness industries: Policies, practice, and politics of the Pilates Industry; intersectionality of race, class, gender in whole body lifestyle access.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 109",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "109",
      "title": "Whole Body Lifestyle II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 108: Designing sustainable, affordable mind body wellness and lifestyle programs.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 110",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Mat Teacher Training II",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 100: Explores intermediate Pilates-based Mat conditioning exercises taught to enhance dance training, athletic performance and injury prevention strategies.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 112",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "112",
      "title": "Pilates Joyful Movement I: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "DANCFOLK 100 or Students must consult with Department Chair and Pilates Teacher Preparation and Observation Coordinator in the Department of Dance prior to enrolling..",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to theory and practice of Joseph Pilates' movement principles: Teaching and learning methodologies, observation and documenting teaching practices in one-on-one and group settings.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 113",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "113",
      "title": "Pilates Joyful Movement II: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 112: Continued observation of certified Pilates group and private classes; study of Joseph Pilates teaching methods.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 114",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "114",
      "title": "Pilates Joyful Movement III: Personal Observation Student Teaching",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 113: Practice of teaching beginning level Joseph Pilates techniques and contributing compensatory movement patterns.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 115",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "115",
      "title": "Pilates Joyful Movement IV: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 114: Practice of teaching beginning through intermediate level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 116",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "116",
      "title": "Advanced Pilates Joyful Movement: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "4 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 115: Practice of teaching beginning through advanced level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 117",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "117",
      "title": "Pilates Technique I",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Fundamental training of muscles of the torso: Stabilization and strengthening techniques for diverse body types, controlled exercises to increase core strength, postural stability, and optimize performance for dancers, movers, and everyday people.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 118",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "118",
      "title": "Pilates Technique II",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 117: Beginning exercises on Pilates equipment for increased control and balance, core stabilization, and increased ranges of motion for the complete spine, hips, and shoulders.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 119",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "119",
      "title": "Pilates Technique III",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 118: Improvement of mastery over intermediate exercises to optimize performance for dancers, movers and students seeking to continue through certification; introduces beginning exercises on Pilates equipment.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 120",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "120",
      "title": "Pilates Technique IV",
      "units": ".5",
      "hours": "2 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 119: Improvement of mastery over intermediate-advanced exercises to optimize performance for dancers, movers and students seeking to continue through certification; introduces beginning exercises on Pilates equipment.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 124",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "124",
      "title": "Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic financial literacy taught in a culturally relevant way: Historical, cultural, and institutional barriers impacting business ownership and intergenerational wealth in communities of color; examination of basic survival to long term flourishing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DANCFOLK 125",
      "subject": "DANCFOLK",
      "number": "125",
      "title": "Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of DANCFOLK 124: Historical, cultural, and institutional barriers impacting business ownership and intergenerational wealth in communities of color; examination of basic survival to long term flourishing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
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