Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:45
DANCE
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
DANC 1141 Ballet I
E [9/12] 06282 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 1:45pm - 3:00pm OH Hamrick, Kathy
DANC 1142 Ballet II
E+ [6/12] 06283 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 3:10pm - 4:25pm OH Hamrick, Kathy
DANC 1147 Jazz Dance I
E [10/12] 06284 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Gage, Roxanne
DANC 1148 Jazz Dance II
E+ [8/12] 06285 Lec 001 RGC 130 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Gage, Roxanne
DANC 1201 Dance Composition
E+ [6/12] 08563 Lec 001 RGC 130 TTh 1:00pm - 3:15pm OH Hamrick, Kathy
DANC 1212 Practicum/Principles of Choreography
E+ [8/12] 06287 Lec 003 RGC 130 TTh 5:50pm - 8:05pm OH Orr, Allison
DANC 1245 Modern Dance I
E [9/12] 06288 Lec 001 RGC 130 MWF 10:35am - 12:00pm OH Bustamante, Jose
DANC 1251 Dance Performance Workshop
E [11/12] 06290 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 4:40pm - 6:55pm OH Johnson, Darla
E [11/12] 06291 Lec 002 RGC 130 TTh 10:35am - 12:50pm OH Gage, Roxanne
DANC 2146 Dance Improvisation II
E+ [9/12] 06292 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 7:05pm - 8:20pm OH Johnson, Darla
DANC 2245 Dance Improvisation I
E [10/12] 06293 Lec 001 RGC 130 TTh 3:25pm - 5:40pm OH Johnson, Darla
DANC 2303 History and Appreciation of Dance
E [19/18] 06294 Lec 001 RGC 028 TTh 4:15pm - 5:30pm OH Orr, Allison
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
DANC 1141 Ballet I
An introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet designed for the student with little or no training. Primary emphasis on placement and alignment of the body, turnout, stretches, barre work, simple adagio and allegro movements, brief history and French terminology, as well as other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a basic technical foundation. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DANC 1142 Ballet II
A continued study of the technical fundamentals of classical ballet. Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous ballet training. Primary emphasis on sequence combinations of beginning ballet movements, positions of the body, vertical posture, centering coordination of port de bras with adagio and allegro movements and continuation of French terminology. Prerequisite: DANC 1141 or consent of instructor.
DANC 1147 Jazz Dance I
Introductory course designed for the student with little or no previous training. Primary emphasis on jazz dance technique; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches, musicality and other preparatory work necessary for establishment of a basic technical foundation. Different styles of jazz dance such as musical theatre, show style, Broadway, funky jazz, television and movie styles are explored. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DANC 1148 Jazz Dance II
A continuation of DANC 1147. Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous jazz dance training. Primary emphasis on jazz dance techniques; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches, turns, musicality and other work necessary for continued growth in jazz technique. Work on developing each dancer's unique style will be emphasized. Prerequisite: DANC 1147 or consent of instructor.
DANC 1201 Dance Composition
Development of principles and theories of dance composition. A continuation of DANC 1212. May be repeated once for credit. Performance opportunity available. Prerequisite: DANC 1212.
DANC 1212 Practicum/Principles of Choreography
An introduction to the basic principles of composition and choreography with emphasis on the study, design, and evaluation of compositional forms. Performance opportunity available. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 2245.
DANC 1245 Modern Dance I
Introductory course in the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Students learn and practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences emphasizing articulation and coordination of body parts, rhythm, musicality and expressive qualities of movement. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DANC 1246 Modern Dance II
A continuation of DANC 1245 with emphasis on refining technique and performance skills. Prerequisite: DANC 1245 or consent of instructor.
DANC 1251 Dance Performance Workshop
Rehearsals and performances of dance works under the direction of faculty or guest choreographers. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Performance opportunity available.
DANC 2146 Dance Improvisation II
Extended study of the basic elements of DANC 2245 with emphasis on refining student's spatial/body awareness and creative choices. Prerequisite: DANC 2245 or consent of instructor.
DANC 2245 Dance Improvisation I
Introductory course designed for the beginning dance student. Improvisational dance techniques provide opportunities for students to explore and expand their personal range of creativity, movement and awareness. Activities include exercises and information on body alignment, muscular development and effective relaxation/breathing techniques. May be repeated for one additional credit with instructor's approval.
DANC 2303 History and Appreciation of Dance
An introductory survey course in the history and development of primitive, classical, and contemporary dance forms. Involves a study of stylistically authentic dances from several of the major periods based on research and films.