Austin Community College
Summer 2009 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 07/05/2008 05:40:14
DANCE
6 Week Session June 1 - July 7
DANC 1251 Dance Performance Workshop
E [0/12] 35104 Lec 001 RGC 130 MTWTh 6:00pm - 8:25pm Staff
DANC 2245 Dance Improvisation I
E [0/12] 35105 Lec 001 RGC 130 MTWTh 10:00am - 12:25pm Staff
9 Week Session June 1 - August 2
DANC 1141 Ballet I
E [0/12] 35730 Lec 001 RGC 130 MWF 2:00pm - 3:30pm Staff
DANC 2146 Dance Improvisation II
E+ [0/12] 35731 Lec 001 RGC 130 MWF 4:00pm - 5:30pm Staff
6 Week Session July 8 - August 13
DANC 1245 Modern Dance I
E [0/12] 36811 Lec 001 RGC 130 MTWTh 11:00am - 1:25pm Staff
DANC 1246 Modern Dance II
E+ [0/12] 36812 Lec 001 RGC 130 MTWTh 6:00pm - 8:25pm Staff
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 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.