# Dance Folk (DANCFOLK) courses

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 39 courses

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44188/44333/44338

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### DANCFOLK 2 — Hip Hop Dance Evolution

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- AA/AS area 3;

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.

### DANCFOLK 3 — Ballet Folklórico Zapateado I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 4 — Dance Conditioning I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 9 — Dance Movement Curriculum Integration

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk.md)

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.

### DANCFOLK 10 — Beginning Hip-Hop and Break Dance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 55 — Polynesian Dance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Study and development of the skills and techniques of traditional Pacific Island dance forms: Emphasis on Hula, Tahitian, New Zealand Maori, and Samoan dances.

### DANCFOLK 56 — Dance, Drums, and African Polyrhythms

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 57 — Haitian Folkloric Dance I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Not open to students who have completed DANCE 80.

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.

### DANCFOLK 58 — Haitian Folkloric Dance II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** DANCFOLK 057 or Instructor's approval.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Not open to students who have completed DANCE 81.

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.

### DANCFOLK 72 — Jazz Tap I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Not open to students who have completed DANCE 72.

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.

### DANCFOLK 73 — Jazz Tap II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Not open for students who have completed DANCE 73.

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.

### DANCFOLK 76 — West African Folkloric Dance I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk.md)
- Not open to students who have completed DANCE 76.

Study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and spiritual dimensions of various indigenous ethnic groups.

### DANCFOLK 77 — West African Folkloric Dance II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk.md)
- Not open to students who have completed DANCE 77.

Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of various indigenous ethnic groups.

### DANCFOLK 78 — West African Dance Folkloric III

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk.md)

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.

### DANCFOLK 79 — West African Folkloric Dance IV

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/dancfolk.md)

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.

### DANCFOLK 92 — Latin-Caribbean Folk Dance I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 97 — Anatomy of Movement

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 98 — Apparatus Comprehensive Teacher Training

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 99 — Reformer Teacher Training

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 100 — Pilates Mat Teacher Training I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 103 — Restorative Mind Body Healing I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Exploration of restorative practices and well-being: Experiential therapeutic breathing techniques and improvements for mental health and mind-body wellness, working for diverse cultures.

### DANCFOLK 104 — Restorative Mind Body Healing II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Instructor approval.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 105 — Restorative Mind Body Healing III

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Instructor approval.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 106 — Restorative Mind Body Healing IV

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continued of DANCFOLK 105: Mindful movement techniques, cultural dynamics on mind-body wellness practice, group and community projects.

### DANCFOLK 107 — Advanced Restorative Mind Body Healing

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 106: Pilates Method Alliance teacher training preparation requires multiple semesters of progressive observation and practice; group and community projects.

### DANCFOLK 108 — Whole Body Lifestyle I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 109 — Whole Body Lifestyle II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 108: Designing sustainable, affordable mind body wellness and lifestyle programs.

### DANCFOLK 110 — Mat Teacher Training II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 100: Explores intermediate Pilates-based Mat conditioning exercises taught to enhance dance training, athletic performance and injury prevention strategies.

### DANCFOLK 112 — 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..
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 113 — Pilates Joyful Movement II: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 112: Continued observation of certified Pilates group and private classes; study of Joseph Pilates teaching methods.

### DANCFOLK 114 — Pilates Joyful Movement III: Personal Observation Student Teaching

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 113: Practice of teaching beginning level Joseph Pilates techniques and contributing compensatory movement patterns.

### DANCFOLK 115 — Pilates Joyful Movement IV: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 114: Practice of teaching beginning through intermediate level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings.

### DANCFOLK 116 — Advanced Pilates Joyful Movement: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 4 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of DANCFOLK 115: Practice of teaching beginning through advanced level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings.

### DANCFOLK 117 — Pilates Technique I

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 118 — Pilates Technique II

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 119 — Pilates Technique III

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 120 — Pilates Technique IV

- **Units:** .5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 124 — Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.

### DANCFOLK 125 — Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

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.