attending an orientation meeting.
Contact Amelie Hunter at
714-432-5967 or [email protected]
for meeting dates, times, and location.
DANC A116 - Latin Dance Styles I (1 Unit)
An introductory course in Latin dance styles designed to teach cha-cha, merengue, tango, salsa, and other Latin dances . Course will emphasize steps, styling, partnering, rhythm, cultural background materials . The beginning level is appropriate for students of all ages and training . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Basic and beginning levels.
23763 12:30pm-1:00pm Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D 1:00pm-2:35pm Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D 25962 3:45pm-4:15pm M GYM DANC B Costas J 4:15pm-5:50pm M GYM DANC B Costas J
DANC A117 - Amer Social Danc Styles (1 Unit)
An introductory course in American social dance styles designed to teach foxtrot, waltz, swing, and Lindy hop . Course will emphasize steps, styling, partnering, rhythm, and cultural background material . Beginning level is appropriate for students of all ages and training . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Basic and beginning levels.
25755 10:15am-10:45am Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D 10:45am-12:20pm Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D
DANC A119 - Kinesiology for Dance (3 Units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of kinesiology focusing on the key body joints including the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot . It addresses the specific needs of dancers and Pilates students . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Part of the Pilates and Dance Certificate programs.
22517 3:45pm-5:10pm MW ART CT 147 Place D
DANC A120 - Jazz Dance 1 (2 Units)
A technique course in the study of various jazz styles . Emphasizes the use of energy, rhythm, improvisation while emphasizing body control, alignment, use of weight changes and quality within a jazz dance movement vocabulary . Instruction at the beginning level . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Beginning level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25229 1:30pm-2:00pm TTh GYM DANC C Costas J 2:00pm-3:35pm TTh GYM DANC C Costas J
Beginning Jazz. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25228 6:00pm-6:30pm MW GYM DANC B Jankovic T 6:30pm-8:05pm MW GYM DANC B Jankovic T
DANC A121 - Jazz Dance 2 (2 Units)
A technique course in the study of various jazz styles . Emphasizes the use of energy, rhythm, improvisation while emphasizing body control, alignment, use of weight changes and quality within a jazz dance movement vocabulary . Instruction at the intermediate level . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU, UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: DANCE A120 or successful audition
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
23768 1:30pm-2:00pm MW GYM DANC C Costas J 2:00pm-3:35pm MW GYM DANC C Costas J
DANC A125 - Tap 1 (1 Unit)
Tap dance techniques based on the style known as rhythm tap empha- sizing fundamental skills and rhythms, time steps, flash footwork, short combinations, and styling . Instruction at the beginning level . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Level 1 rhythm tap. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25230 10am-10:15am MW GYM DANC B Copeland G 10:15am-11:05am MW GYM DANC B Copeland G 25964 8:15pm-8:45pm M GYM DANC B Areta D 8:45pm-10:20pm M GYM DANC B Areta D
DANC A126 - Tap 2 (1 Unit)
Tap dance techniques based on the style known as rhythm tap empha- sizing fundamental skills and rhythms, time steps, flash footwork, short combinations, and styling . Instruction at the intermediate level . Course may be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU, UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: DANCE A120 or successful audition
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting. Tap shoes required.
23397 3:45pm-4:15pm T GYM DANC B Staff 4:15pm-5:50pm T GYM DANC B
DANC A129 - Pilates Methodology (3 Units)
Designed for Pilates students to learn how to teach classes in Pilates techniques and dance conditioning for adults or teens in a variety of set- tings . This class covers assessment, goal setting, lesson plans, commu- nication, cueing, precautions, and modifications for Pilate’s clients . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU
Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced level skills in Pilates technique. This prerequisite will be validated during the first week of the course.
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Part of the Pilates certificate program.
20691 1:30pm-3:05pm MW ART CT 147 Hunter A 3:05pm-3:35pm MW ART CT 147 Hunter A
DANC A130 - Mid-Eastern Dance 1 (1 Unit)
A technique course emphasizing the social and stage dances from the region designated as the Near and Middle East . Incorporates choreogra- phy, improvisation, movement vocabulary and styling, and finger cymbal playing . Instruction at the beginning and intermediate levels . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
20713 6:00pm-6:30pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A 6:30pm-8:05pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A
DANC A135 - Flamenco Dance 1 (1 Unit)
A technique course in the study of various dance forms and rhythms in flamenco dance . Emphasizes on proper alignment, rhythm, footwork and arm work within a flamenco dance movement form . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Beginning Flamenco. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting. Flamenco shoes required.
21335 8:15pm-8:45pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A 8:45pm-10:20pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A
DANC A138 - African Dance and Drumming I (1 Unit)
A movement course designed to teach traditional and contemporary dances of various African cultures . Includes rhythms, song forms, use of costume pieces, and information on the integral link between dance, chant and social/religious aspects of African cultures . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Beginning level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
20792 8:15pm-8:45pm Th GYM DANC C Ellison M 8:45pm-10:20pm Th GYM DANC C Ellison M
DANC A139 - Gyrokinesis (1 Unit)
Designed for beginning level students, this course will present an intro- duction to Gyrokinesis®, an important component of the Juliu Horvath Method . The entire body is worked through fluid exercises focusing on the natural directions of spinal movements and joint articulations . The course will involve participatory labs and skills demonstrations . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Part of the Pilates certificate program.
24020 3:45pm-4:15pm T ART CT 147 Baltes C 4:15pm-5:50pm T ART CT 147 Baltes C
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DANC A142 - Folk Dance (1 Unit)
Emphasis on the knowledge of folk dance and the background which shapes the origins, themes and style of the dance . Fundamental ele- ments of dance, rhythms and information about the link between dance and its cultural background . One particular culture will be focused on each semester . Topics may include folk dances from South America, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Tap 4
25756 3:45pm-4:15pm Th GYM DANC B Staff 4:15pm-5:50pm Th GYM DANC B
Tap 2
25757 3:45pm-4:15pm T GYM DANC B Staff 4:15pm-5:50pm T GYM DANC B
Spanish folk dances. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25233 8:15pm-8:45pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A 8:45pm-10:20pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A
Level 2 Middle Eastern folk dance. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25234 8:15pm-8:45pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A 8:45pm-10:20pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A
DANC A143 - Jazz Dance III (2 Units)
This course offers Jazz dance instruction for dancers at the high intermediate level . It includes thorough warm up exercises, technique, vocabulary skills and concepts to prepare the body as an instrument of expression in Jazz dance, with emphasis on lyrical and contemporary techniques . Students should be prepared to participate at the first class meeting . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: Dance A121 or successful audition
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Advanced level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25758 1:30pm-2:00pm MW GYM DANC C Costas J 2:00pm-3:35pm MW GYM DANC C Costas J
DANC A144 - Ballet III (2 Units)
A technique course in classical ballet, emphasizing movement skills at the barre, in center floor and traveling patterns . Instruction is at the high intermediate level . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: Dance A111 or successful audition
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
21231 11:15am-11:45am TTh GYM DANC C Costas J 11:45am-1:20pm TTh GYM DANC C Costas J
DANC A145 - Modern Dance III (2 Units)
This course offers modern dance instruction for dancers at the high intermediate level . It includes thorough warm up exercises, technique, vocabulary skills and concepts to prepare the body as an instrument of expression in modern dance, with emphasis on Nikolais, Horton and contemporary techniques . Course may be taken for a letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: Dance A102 or successful audition
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
20418 11:15am-11:45am MW GYM DANC B Staff 11:45am-1:20pm MW GYM DANC B
DANC A146 - Tap III (1 Unit)
This coursed offers tap dance instruction at the high intermediate level, teaching techniques based on the style known as rhythm tap, empha- sizing low to the ground, syncopated footwork, fundamental skills and rhythms, time steps, short combinations, and styling . Students should be prepared to participate at the first class meeting . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC . NOTE: This course is one of a family of courses in this subject matter . Enrollment may be limited due to State regulations . Please consult your academic counselor for clarification .
ADVISORY: Dance A126 or successful audition
Intermediate level rhythm tap. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting. Tap shoes required.
20534 3:45pm-4:15pm Th GYM DANC B Staff 4:15pm-5:50pm Th GYM DANC B
DANC A147 - Flamenco Dance 2 (1 Unit)
A technique course in the study of various dance forms and rhythms in flamenco dance . Emphasizes on proper alignment, rhythm, footwork and arm work within a flamenco dance movement form at an intermedi- ate and advanced level . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Prerequisite: Successful audition; this prerequisite will be vali- dated in class during the first week of the course.
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Intermediate Flamenco. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting. Flamenco shoes required.
22260 8:15pm-8:45pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A 8:45pm-10:20pm T GYM DANC B Hurtado A
DANC A148 - Mid-Eastern Dance 2 (1 Unit)
A technique course emphasizing the social and stage dances from the region known as the Near and Middle East . Incorporates choreography, improvisation, movement vocabulary and styling, and finger cymbal playing . Instruction at the high intermediate/advanced levels are offered . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Prerequisite: Successful audition; this prerequisite will be vali- dated in class during the first week of the course.
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Level 2 Middle Eastern dance. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
20711 8:15pm-8:45pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A 8:45pm-10:20pm Th GYM DANC B Nemeth A
DANC A149 - Hip-Hop Dance I (1 Unit)
Instruction in the movement vocabulary and technical skills that are needed for the dance style known as Hip-Hop . Explores the use of space, energy, rhythm, and improvisation while emphasizing body control, alignment, balance, and use of weight changes . Instruction at the beginning and intermediate levels . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Beginning level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
21228 10am-10:30am F GYM DANC B Jensen K 10:30am-12:05pm F GYM DANC B Jensen K
DANC A152 - Pilates Apparatus/Mat 1 (2 Units)
A course emphasizing alignment and correctives work based on exer- cises and concepts developed by Joseph H . Pilates using apparatus and mat work . Focus is on improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and breathing . . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Level 1: Part of the Pilates certificate program.
24615 1:30pm-2:00pm TTh ART CT 148 Hunter A 2:00pm-3:35pm TTh ART CT 148 Hunter A
DANC A153 - Pilates Apparatus/Mat 2 (2 Units)
An intermediate course emphasizing alignment and correctives work based on exercises and concepts developed by Joseph H . Pilates using apparatus and mat work . Focus is on improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and breathing . Transfer Credit: CSU .
Level 2: Part of the Pilates certificate program.
24616 11:15am-11:45am MW ART CT 148 Hunter A 11:45am-1:20pm MW ART CT 148 Hunter A
DANC A155 - Latin Dance Styles II (1 Unit)
An intermediate course in Latin dance styles designed to teach inter- mediate patterns and choreography of merengue, bachata, and salsa, and/or other Latin dances . Course will emphasize basic lifts and dips, styling, partnering, rhythm, cultural background material and choreog- raphy . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Prerequisite: Dance A116
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25759 12:30pm-1:00pm Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D 1:00pm-2:35pm Sat GYM DANC B Rawles D
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25107 3:45pm-4:15pm M GYM DANC B Costas J 4:15pm-5:50pm M GYM DANC B Costas J
DANC A158 - African Dance and Drumming II (1 Unit)
This intermediate level African dance course focuses on traditional African dances, drumming and songs from Guinea, West Africa . Each class is accompanied by live drumming, an integral, dynamic support to African dance . Additionally students will study Afro Haitian and/or Afro Cuban dances, songs and drumming . The course includes information about the integral link between dance and the social/religious aspects of African culture Transfer Credit: CSU, UC .
Prerequisite: Dance A138
Intermediate level. Students should be prepared to dance the first class meeting.
25045 8:15pm-8:45pm Th GYM DANC C Ellison M 8:45pm-10:20pm Th GYM DANC C Ellison M
DANC A159 - Hip-Hop Dance II (1 Unit)
Instruction in the movement vocabulary and technical skills that are needed for the dance style known as Hip-Hop . Explores the use of space, energy, rhythm, and improvisation while emphasizing body control, alignment, balance, and use of weight changes . The focus of this course will be floor work vocabulary, aerials, turns improvisation and choreography . Instruction is at the intermediate level . May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Prerequisite: Dance A149
GRADED OR PASS/NO PASS OPTION
Intermediate level
25546 10am-10:30am F GYM DANC B Jensen K 10:30am-12:05pm F GYM DANC B Jensen K
DANC A160 - Dance Comp/Choreography I (3 Units)
A composition course for dancers with intermediate to advanced tech- nique levels in modern dance, jazz or ballet . This course emphasizes basic skills in dance composition, problem solving and exploration of dance elements: space, shape, time and energy . Students will learn to analyze choreography, create short dance studies and learn about established choreographers through a variety of assignments . Students should be prepared to dance the first day . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Level 1 dance composition and choreography.
24854 1:30pm-3:00pm MW GYM DANC B Staff 3:00pm-3:35pm MW GYM DANC B
DANC A162 - Dance Composition/Choreog II (3 Units)
A composition course designed for dancers with intermediate and advanced technique levels in modern dance, ballet and jazz . This course explores dance composition elements and methods for crafting move- ment phrases and short dances . Through a variety of assignments stu- dents will learn how to develop themes and motifs, choose music, direct rehearsals, collaborate and learn about established choreographers and their work . May be taken for a letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis . Transfer Credit: CSU; UC .
Prerequisite: Dance A160
ADVISORY: Intermediate to Advanced technique levels in modern dance or jazz or ballet. This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course. Dance A150.