Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:56
DANCE
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
DANC 1141 Ballet I
E [8/12] 16604 Lec 002 GDS TBA MW 5:00pm - 6:20pm OH Brown, Kaysie
DANC 1142 Ballet II
E+ [13/12] 16605 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 3:10pm - 4:30pm OH Hamrick, Kathy
DANC 1147 Jazz Dance I
E [10/12] 21269 Lec 002 GDS TBA TTh 11:00am - 12:20pm OH Gage, Roxanne
E [10/12] 16606 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 9:10am - 10:30am OH Gage, Roxanne
DANC 1212 Practicum/Principles of Choreography
E+ [10/12] 16608 Lec 003 RGC 130 TTh 1:00pm - 3:15pm OH Johnson, Darla
E+ [11/12] 21286 Lec 001 RGC 130 TTh 5:50pm - 8:05pm OH Hamrick, Kathy
DANC 1245 Modern Dance I
E [9/12] 16610 Lec 002 GDS TBA TTh 12:15pm - 2:30pm OH Bustamante, Jose
E [11/12] 16609 Lec 001 RGC 130 MWF 10:35am - 12:05pm OH Gage, Roxanne
DANC 1246 Modern Dance II
E+ [9/12] 16611 Lec 002 RGC 130 MWF 12:10pm - 1:40pm OH Bustamante, Jose
DANC 1251 Dance Performance Workshop
E [10/12] 16612 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 4:40pm - 6:55pm OH Johnson, Darla
16612 - For students participating in the Justice Project
E [9/12] 16613 Lec 002 RGC 130 TTh 10:35am - 12:50pm OH Orr, Allison
16613 - THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED. ONLY STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE MIXED ABILITY
WORKSHOP ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER.
DANC 2146 Dance Improvisation II
E+ [9/12] 16614 Lec 001 RGC 130 MW 7:05pm - 8:25pm OH Johnson, Darla
DANC 2245 Dance Improvisation I
E [10/12] 16615 Lec 001 RGC 130 TTh 3:25pm - 5:40pm OH Nathanielsz, Helen
DANC 2303 History and Appreciation of Dance
E [15/18] 16616 Lec 001 RGC A253 TTh 4:15pm - 5:35pm OH Orr, Allison
E [17/18] 19977 Lec 002 RRC 3338.00 TTh 5:20pm - 6:40pm OH Coxe, Jessica
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 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.