# Dance (DNCE) courses Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 15 courses Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/courses "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026. ### DNCE 100 — Dance History and Appreciation - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule The development of dance in Western Europe and the U.S. from ancient times to the present. Explores dance as an emerging art form from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Emphasizes the contemporary dance heritage of the United States. Field trips may be required. ### DNCE 106A — Introduction to Modern Dance I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 106A and 106B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 106A, Introduction to Modern Dance (2017) An introduction to modern dance emphasizing movement technique, dance vocabulary and creative individual expression. Includes an introduction to choreographic principles and the historical/cultural context of American modern dance. For the student with little or no dance experience. ### DNCE 106B — Introduction to Modern Dance II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Advisory:** DNCE 106A (Introduction to Modern Dance I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 106A and 106B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 106B, Introduction to Modern Dance (2017) This course further explores the technical and expressive elements of modern dance. Students will practice floor exercises, axial/positional movements, and locomotor patterns at an intermediate level. Deepening an understanding of historical significance, dance vocabulary, and creative individual expression. Strengthening an understanding of choreographic principles and cultural context of American modern dance. ### DNCE 108A — Ballet Fundamentals - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 108A and 108B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 108A,Introduction to Ballet (2017) Introduction to basic ballet emphasizing movement technique, dance vocabulary, and creative individual expression. Student learns basic ballet barre exercises, center work, and short dance works. Includes an introduction to choreographic principles and cultural context of ballet. For the student with little or no dance experience. ### DNCE 108B — Intermediate Ballet - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** DNCE 108A (Ballet Fundamentals) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 108A and 108B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 108B,Introduction to Ballet (2017) This course further explores the technical and expressive elements of ballet technique, dance vocabulary, and creative individual expression. Students will practice ballet barre exercises, center work, and short dance works at an intermediate level. Strengthening an understanding of historical significance, choreographic principles and cultural context of ballet. ### DNCE 115A — Tap Dance Fundamentals - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 115A and 115B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 115A,Introduction to Tap Dance (2017) Introduction to basic tap dance technique. Focuses on the mastery of basic tap steps and simple dance combinations. Recommended for theatre and dance majors. For the student with little or no dance experience. Field trips may be required. ### DNCE 115B — Introduction to Tap Dance - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Advisory:** DNCE 115A (Tap Dance Fundamentals) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 115A and 115B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 115B,Introduction to Tap Dance (2017) This course further explores the technical and expressive elements of tap dance. Students will practice skills necessary for execution of traditional tap dance steps and sequences at an intermediate level. Strengthening intermediate steps leading to combination work in complete dances. ### DNCE 119A — Jazz Dance Fundamentals - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 119A and 119B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 119A, Introduction to Jazz Dance (2017) Introduction to jazz dance technique emphasizing elementary movement technique, vocabulary and creative expression. Includes an introduction to composition and cultural context of jazz. For students with little or no dance experience. ### DNCE 119B — Intermediate Jazz Dance - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 119A and 119B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Previous title: Dance 119B, Introduction to Jazz Dance (2017) This course further explores the technical and expressive elements of jazz dance. Students will practice body alignment, locomotor movements, hitch kicks and leaps. Deepening an understanding of jazz dance, movement technique, vocabulary and creative expression. Strengthening an understanding of composition and cultural context of traditional and contemporary jazz dance forms. ### DNCE 204A — Dance Production I - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Audition Course Family A combination of Dance 204A and 204B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. - Limitations on Enrollment: Audition; Course Family A combination of Dance 204A and 204B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Concert dance production experience culminating in public performances. Includes production basics, with an emphasis on performance techniques and working with faculty/student choreographers to create original dances. By audition only prior to enrollment. Former Title: DNCE 204A, Dance Production (Spring 2024) ### DNCE 204B — Dance Production II - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 204A and 204B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Audition - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 204A and 204B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.; Audition Continued study in concert dance production culminating in public performances. Includes a range of production basics and advanced dance production methods, with an emphasis on choreography to create original dance work. Course differs from 204A. Former Title: DNCE 204B, Dance Production (Spring 2024) ### DNCE 205 — Performance Ensemble - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Audition Pre-professional ensemble to provide performance experience for advanced students. Concert tour/performance field trips may be required. Repertoire and casting vary each semester.  ### DNCE 250A — Hip-Hop Dance I - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of 250A, 250B, and 251 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Introduction to hip-hop dance emphasizing movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Includes an introduction to choreographic principles, improvisation, and cultural context of hip-hop. ### DNCE 250B — Hip-Hop Dance II - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** DNCE 250A (Hip-Hop Dance I) successfully complete with a minimum grade of C - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 250A, 250B, and 251 may be taken for a maximum of four enrollments. Continued study in hip-hop dance emphasizing movement technique, vocabulary, and creative expression. Includes improvisation, more difficult combinations, student compositions, and the cultural context of hip-hop. Movement repertoire differs from 250A. ### DNCE 251 — Hip-Hop Dance III - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** DNCE 250B (Hip-Hop Dance II) Successfully completion with a minimum grade of C - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule - Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Dance 250A, 250B, and 251 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Instruction for the continuing dance student in advanced level hip-hop dance technique and further development of performance skills. Emphasis will be placed on combinations, choreography, performance style, and cultural context of hip-hop. Dance 250B is recommended prior to enrollment in this course. Field trips may be required.