Course Offerings
Dance Department
Dance Department
Unless specifically required by a transfer institution for preparation for a Dance major, students are limited to four enrollments in any combination of courses related in content (families). Students intending to major in Dance at a California State University or University of California campus that requires more than the limit should see a counselor.
* These courses meet the fitness/wellness requirements for general education
† These courses meets all Title 5 standards for transfers to CSU, UC Associate Degree Credit
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the technique, theory,
and vocabulary of various dance genres. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals
of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and/or musical theater dance. Designed as an overview
of dance, this course addresses dance genres from a historical perspective. Attention
is also paid to theoretical and stylistic differences between as well as commonalties
shared by various dance genres. Students will also learn the fundamental principles
of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Requirements
include attendance at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and
participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E, CSU
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning level technique course focusing on rudimentary rhythm tap technique. This class is designed for the beginning dancer or the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of tap dance. The class will include a basic center floor warm-up, as well as a beginning level loco-motor progressions, dance combinations, and improvisation. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of rhythm tap dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 071A or Dance 081A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course focusing on rhythm tap technique. This class is designed for the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a high level of tap dance. The class will include a center floor warm-up, as well as increasingly more complex loco-motor progressions, dance combinations, and improvisation. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of rhythm tap dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning level technique course focusing on rudimentary modern dance technique. This class is designed for the beginning dancer or the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of modern dance. The class will include a center floor warm-up, movement progressions, and center floor patterns / combinations composed of qualities and movements introduced in the class. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate a variety of movement styles and performance philosophies. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 072A or Dance 080A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course which builds on the theories and skills introduced in Dance 080A and 072A. This class is designed for the dancer with previous beginning to low intermediate training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of modern dance. The class will include a center floor warm-up, movement progressions, and center floor patterns/combinations composed of qualities and movements introduced in the class. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate a variety of movement styles and performance philosophies. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department
and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning level technique course which focuses on developing and/ or reinforcing skills specific to jazz dance. This class is designed for the beginning dancer or the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of jazz dance. The class will include a stylized warm-up, basic loco-motor patterns, and center floor combinations. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate a variety of movement styles and performance philosophies. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 074A or Dance 084A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course focusing on jazz dance technique. This class is designed for the dancer with previous training who needs to work on specific skills before moving on to a higher level of jazz dance. The class will include a center floor warmup, intermediate level loco-motor progressions, which will increase in complexity and difficulty, and dance combinations emphasizing intermediate level skills. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate the history, development, and pioneers of American jazz dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
A beginning technique course using a broad spectrum of ballet vocabulary. The class
will begin with a warm-up to include center floor stretches, barre work, and alignment
exercises. Locomotor patterns will include leaps, jumps, turns, and a variety of other
ballet progressions. The class will culminate with center floor patterns composed
of qualities and movements introduced during the barre work. Dance films/DVD’s will
be shown periodically to illustrate a variety of movement styles and performance philosophies.
Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their
impact on life-long health and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 078A or Dance 088A or equivalent.
An intermediate level technique course using a broad spectrum of ballet vocabulary. The class will begin with a warm-up to include center floor stretches, barre work, and alignment exercises. Loco-motor patterns to include leaps, jumps, turns, and a variety of other ballet progressions. The class will culminate with center floor patterns composed of qualities and movements introduced during the barre work. Dance videos will be shown periodically to illustrate a variety of movement styles and performance philosophies. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Attendance is required at one live dance concert produced by the dance department and participation in one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning level technique class that focuses on basic skills related to modern dance and presents dance as a form of artistic expression. This course covers the history, theories and basic vocabulary of modern dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or equivalent.
A beginning/intermediate level technique class that builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 080A, focuses on developing intermediate level skills related to modern dance, and presents dance as a form of artistic expression. This course covers the history, theories and vocabulary of modern dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced level technique class that builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 080B, focuses on developing intermediate/advanced level skills related to modern dance, and presents dance as a form of artistic expression. This course covers the history, and intermediate/advanced theories, and vocabulary of modern dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080C or equivalent.
An advanced level technique class that builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 080C, focuses on developing advanced level skills related to modern dance, and presents dance as a form of artistic expression. This course covers the history, and advanced theories and vocabulary of modern dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning technique class, which focuses on basic skills related to tap dance. Dance sequences emphasize rhythm tap technique. This course also covers the history, theories and basic vocabulary of tap dance. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 081A or equivalent.
An intermediate technique class, which builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 081A and focuses on developing intermediate level skills related to tap dance. Dance sequences emphasize rhythm tap technique. This course also covers the history, theories, and vocabulary of tap dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 081B
An intermediate to advanced technique class in tap which builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 081B and focuses on developing intermediate to advanced level skills related to tap dance. Dance sequences emphasize Broadway and/or rhythm tap technique. This course also covers the history, theories and vocabulary of tap dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on lifelong health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 081C.
An advanced level technique course in tap which builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 081C and focuses on developing advanced level skills related to tap dance. Dance sequences emphasize Broadway and/ or rhythm style tap technique. The course also covers the history, theories and vocabulary of tap dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
An introductory course which focuses on the fundamentals of partner dance and basic steps in a variety of ballroom dance genres. Emphasis is placed on partnering technique, frame, style, and variations for selected genres. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 082A or equivalent.
A beginning/intermediate level class, which builds on the theories and principles introduce in Dance 082A and focuses on developing intermediate level skills related to ballroom dance. Discussions will also focus on the history, theories, and vocabulary of social and ballroom dance. Emphasis is placed on partnering technique, frame, style, and variations which increase in complexity for selected genres. This course is designed for dance and theatre majors as well as students who wish to explore historical dance.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, one department sponsored master class, and one ballroom related event.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Latin American Dance I is a beginning level survey course in a variety of established and emerging partnered dances of Latin American origin with an emphasis on Salsa dance. This course also addresses introductory techniques, styles, rhythms, leading or following skills, movement patterns and history of other selected dances of Latin American origin. This course is designed for students who wish to explore dances from Latin cultures and partnered dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 083A or equivalent.
Latin American Dance II is an intermediate level survey course in a variety of established and emerging partnered dances of Latin American origin with an emphasis on Salsa dance. This course also addresses techniques, styles, rhythms, leading and following skills, movement patterns and history of other selected dances of Latin American origin. This course is designed for students who wish to explore dances from Latin cultures and partnered dance. Students will also learn the principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning level technique class that focuses on basic skills related to jazz dance. Discussions will cover the history, theories, and basic vocabulary of jazz dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 084A or equivalent
A beginning/intermediate level technique class that builds on the theories and principles
introduced in Dance 084A and focuses on developing intermediate level skills related
to jazz dance. Discussions will cover the history, theories, and vocabulary of jazz
dance. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact
on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 084B or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced level technique class that builds on the theories and principles
introduced in Dance 084B and focuses on developing intermediate/advanced level skills related
to jazz dance. Discussions will cover the history and theories of jazz dance as well
as intermediate/advanced level jazz dance vocabulary. Students will learn the fundamental principles
of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 084C or equivalent.
An advanced level technique class that builds on the theories and principles introduced
in Dance 084C and focuses on developing advanced level skills related to jazz dance.
Discussions will cover the history and theories of jazz dance as well as advanced
level jazz dance vocabulary. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical
fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning level technique class, that focuses on basic skills pertaining to ballet. This course covers the history, theories and basic vocabulary of ballet. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 088A or equivalent.
introduced in Dance 088A and focuses on developing intermediate skills related to
ballet. This course covers the history, theories and vocabulary of ballet. Students
will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long
health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 088B or equivalent.
An intermediate/advanced level technique course that builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 088B and focuses on developing intermediate/advanced skills related to ballet. This course covers the history, intermediate/advanced theories and vocabulary of ballet. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 088C or equivalent.
An advanced technique course that builds on the theories and principles introduced in Dance 088C and focuses on developing advanced skills related to ballet. This course covers the history, advanced theories and vocabulary of ballet. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
A beginning level technique course designed to introduce and progressively develop urban street dance skills by integrating movement patterns with theoretical explanations of weight, posture, rhythm and interpretation of style. Emphasis is placed on developing muscle memory, stamina, and movement skills related to hip hop dance. Lectures cover hip hop as a performing art and tool for social, political, and cultural expression. Dance videos are used to further illustrate various dance techniques, movement styles, and performance philosophies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 094A
A beginning/intermediate level technique class that builds on the theories, principles and skills introduced in Dance 094A and focuses on developing intermediate skills related to hip hop dance. Locomotor patterns and center floor combinations progress in length and complexity. Lectures cover hip hop as a performing art and tool for social, political, and cultural expression. Dance videos are used to further illustrate various dance techniques, movement styles, and performance philosophies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 094B
An intermediate to advanced level technique class that builds on the theories, principles and skills introduced in Dance 094B and focuses on developing intermediate/advanced level skills related to hip hop dance. Locomotor patterns and center floor combinations progress in length and complexity. Lectures cover hip hop as a performing art and tool for social, political, and cultural expression. Dance videos are used to further illustrate various dance techniques, movement styles, and performance philosophies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 094C
An advanced level technique class that builds on the theories, principles and skills introduced in Dance 094C and focuses on developing advanced level skills related to hip hop dance. Locomotor patterns and center floor combinations progress in length and complexity. Lectures cover hip hop as a performing art and tool for social, political, and cultural expression. Dance videos are used to further illustrate various dance techniques, movement styles, and performance philosophies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness.
Students are required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 unit: 1 hour lecture - 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 084A or equivalent. .
A course focusing on technique and performance in the musical theatre genre. Students will be introduced to a variety of Broadway choreographic styles with emphasis placed on characterization and performance quality of each theatrical style. Students will be required to attend one Grossmont College produced dance concert, and/or musical theatre production, and one dance department sponsored master class.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 088A or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing the strength and flexibility required for pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. Though this course does cover beginning level pointe skills, students are expected to have previous experience and be able to execute intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department, and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 099A or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing intermediate pointe work skills incorporating the strength and flexibility learned in Dance 099A. Though this course does cover intermediate level pointe skills, students are required to have previous experience and be able to execute high intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of intermediate ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1 unit: 1 hour lecture - 1 hour laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 088B, or Dance 099B or equivalent.
A technique class which focuses on developing intermediate to advanced pointe work skills incorporating the strength and flexibility learned in Dance 099B. Though this course does not cover intermediate level pointe skills, students are expected to have previous experience and be able to execute high intermediate level ballet skills. Also covered are the theories, and vocabulary of intermediate ballet as they relate to pointe. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. Students will be required to attend one live dance concert produced by the dance department and one department sponsored master class.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units: 3 hours lecture
This course explores the development of dance from pre-Christian civilizations to the present and may be of interest to students who are developing an appreciation of dance as well as the serious dance student.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area C, CSU C1, IGETC 3A.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
This course is structured for students who seek a theoretical approach to exercise
and wellness. Pilates I is designed to improve strength, body alignment, flexibility,
balance, coordination, and breathing. Exercises and concepts are based on the Pilates method.
The course includes a brief aerobic component with a focus on balance and stamina
with a progression to the Pilates mat work. Lectures will focus on injury prevention
and recognizing imbalances brought on by poor posture and injuries. Students will also
learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on lifelong health
and wellness.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 118A or equivalent.
This course is structure for students who seek a theoretical approach to exercise and wellness. Pilates II continues the principles of the Pilates method presented in Pilates I. Exercises and concepts are based on the Pilates method and will progress to more advanced mat work and introduction to the apparatus. The course includes a brief aerobic component with a focus on balance and stamina with a progression to the Pilates mat work. Lectures will focus on injury prevention and recognizing imbalances brought on by poor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 118B or equivalent.
This course is structure for students who seek a theoretical approach to exercise and wellness. Pilates III continues the principles of the Pilates method presented in Pilates II. Exercises and concepts are based on the Pilates method and will progress to more advanced mat work and exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus including the reformer, Cadillac, stability chair, and spine corrector. The course includes a brief aerobic component with a focus on balance and stamina with a progression to the Pilates mat work. Lectures will focus on injury prevention and recognizing imbalances brought on by poor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 118C or equivalent.
This course is structure for students who seek a theoretical approach to exercise and wellness. Pilates IV continues the principles of the Pilates method presented in Pilates III. Exercises and concepts are based on the Pilates method and will progress to advanced mat work and exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus including the reformer, Cadillac, stability chair, small and large balls, stability circle and spine corrector. The course includes a brief aerobic component with a focus on balance and stamina with a progression to the Pilates mat work. Lectures will focus on injury prevention and recognizing imbalances brought on by poor posture or injuries.
Students will attend one live dance concert produced by the Dance Department.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area E
Transfer to:
CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units: 3 hours lecture
Dance Appreciation is a survey course that examines dance as a primary mode of human expression and communication. Through viewing live and recorded performances and engaging in assigned readings, the student will place dance in a variety of cultural, artistic and historical contexts with a focus on dance in the twentieth century. Students will learn to investigate and evaluate trends and styles in dance in the historical and cultural context.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College Area C; CSU C1, IGETC 3A
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080C or 084C or 088C or 094C or 118C or equivalent.
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wishes to develop an awareness of proper teaching techniques. The student would implement these techniques into lesson plans for the intermediate technique courses offered at Grossmont College. The student, under the guidance of a department dance instructor, will analyze the instructor’s lesson plans as well as develop their own series of warm-up exercises to be discussed for purpose and efficiency.
Transfer to:
CSU
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 121 or equivalent.
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wishes to develop an awareness of proper teaching techniques. The student would implement these techniques into lesson plans for the intermediate technique courses offered at Grossmont College. The student, under the guidance of a department dance instructor, would analyze the instructor’s lesson plans as well as develop their own lessons to be utilized in class. Emphasis on student’s lesson plan development and application of lessons in a classroom setting.
Transfer to:
CSU
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 122 or equivalent.
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wishes to develop an awareness of proper teaching techniques. The student would implement these techniques into lesson plans for the intermediate technique courses offered at Grossmont College. The student, under the guidance of a department dance instructor, would analyze the instructor’s lesson plans as well as develop their own lessons to be utilized in class. Emphasis is placed on the development of lessons to be implemented in elementary and secondary schools as well as the studio environment.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
This course focuses on performance skills and techniques in preparation for professional applications. Intermediate and advanced level dance students rehearse and perform choreography in a variety of performance venues both on campus and in the community. Though most performances will be scheduled during class time, additional performances may be held during the evening and/or on weekends.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
This course focuses on choreographic and/or performance skills and techniques in preparation for professional applications. Intermediate and advanced level dance students work as choreographers and/or dancers, and rehearse and perform choreography in a variety of performance venues both on campus and in the community. Though most performances will be scheduled during class time, additional performances may be held during the evening and/or on weekends. Students also learn the rudiments of starting and running a dance company.
Transfer to:
CSU
I - 1 unit: 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performer in the student choreographed dance concert as determined through the audition process. This course is designed for the student who has been selected to perform in one student choreographed work. Students enrolling in this class are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique classes for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques that are applicable to the choreographic and performing process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
2 units: 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performer in the student choreographed dance concert as determined through the audition process. This course is designed for the student who has been selected to perform in two student choreographed works. Students enrolling in this class are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique classes for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques that are applicable to the choreographic and performing process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
3 units: 9 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Supervised participation as a performer in the student choreographed dance concert as determined through the audition process. This course is designed for the student who has been selected to perform in three student choreographed works. Students enrolling in this class are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique classes for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques that are applicable to the choreographic and performing process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
Dance 080A or 084A or 088A or equivalent
This course introduces the art and practice of improvisational dance. It also focuses on movement generation through the study of time, space, shape, effort, and body. Students are guided through specific exercises which enable them to discover the joy of movement and to enter into a free environment in which one can explore the unique and creative language of physical expression.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 080A or 084A or 088A or equivalent.
This course explores analysis of movement composition for the stage. The elements of space, time, shape, and energy will be examined. Movement improvisation using various forms of motivation will enhance the creative process. Various studies in elementary dance composition for solo, duet, trio and small group will be presented.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I - 2 units: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
This course explores analysis of movement composition for the stage. The elements of space, time, shape, and energy will be examined. Movement improvisation using various forms of motivation will enhance the creative process. Various studies in more complex compositional forms and choreographic tasks for solo, duet, trio and small group will be presented.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I - 2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as a choreographer in the student dance concert. Student choreographers will apply intermediate skills in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in student choreographed works for small groups or large ensembles. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in exploring the choreographic process from the inception to the stage.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I - 2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as a choreographer in the student dance concert. Student choreographers will apply intermediate/advanced skills in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in student choreographed works for small groups or large ensembles. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in exploring the choreographic process from the inception to the stage.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
I - 2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Recommended Preparation:
A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Dance 205 or equivalent.
Supervises participation as a choreographer in the student dance concert. Student choreographers will apply advanced skills in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance in concerts and community performances. Emphasis is placed on student application of dance, staging, and performance techniques in student choreographed works for solo, duet, or small groups. This course is designed for dance majors and students interested in exploring the choreographic process from the inception to the stage.
† This course meets all Title 5 standards
Transfer to:
CSU, UC Associate Degree Credit
I - 1 unit, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancer in the faculty choreographed dance concert. Students will be admitted into the course upon successful audition. This course is designed for the student who has had prior dance training in the college or studio environment. Dance 227 reflects the number of rehearsal and performance hours required for one choreographic work. Students enrolling in this course are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 4.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancer in the faculty choreographed dance concert. Students will be admitted into the course upon successful audition. This course is designed for the student who has had prior dance training in the college or studio environment. Dance 228 reflects the number of rehearsal and performance hours required for two choreographic works. Students enrolling in this course are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
1.5 units: 4.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancer in the faculty choreographed dance concert. Students will be admitted into the course upon successful audition. This course is designed for the student who has had prior dance training in the college or studio environment. Dance 229 reflects the number of rehearsal and performance hours required for three choreographic works. Students enrolling in this course are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques applicable to the choreographic process.
Transfer to:
CSU, UC
2.5 units, 7.5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Audition
Participation as an intermediate dancer in the faculty choreographed dance concert. Students will be admitted into the course upon successful audition. This course is designed for the student who has had prior dance training in the college or studio environment. Dance 230 reflects the number of rehearsal and performance hours required for four choreographic works. Students enrolling in this course are strongly advised to enroll in one or more technique/movement courses for the purpose of learning and/or reinforcing theories, vocabulary, and techniques that are applicable to the choreographic process
Transfer to:
CSU, UC