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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
Course Descriptions for DANC


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DANC 1101   Composition I (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 234.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Development of basic principles and theories involved in composition are studied. Emphasis is placed on movement principles, group and structural forms. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015530

DANC 1102   Composition II (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 235.
Prerequisite: Dance 1101 and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor
This course is a continuation of Dance 1101. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015530

DANC 1112   Coaching and Repertoire (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 252.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Variations (male and female) and pas de deux from standard ballet repertoire are studied and notated. The dancer is given individual coaching, with special attention given to the correction of problems. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1113   Improvisation (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 253.
Prerequisite: Dance 1248 or Dance 1342.
This course consists of creative problem-solving utilizing basic elements of design. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1141   Ballet Technique (1)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
For the serious ballet dancer who wishes to take additional days of ballet dance appropriate for Ballet Level II, III, and IV. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1149   Folklorico I (1)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of latin dance forms. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1150   Folklorico II (1)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of Folklorico I. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1151   Rehearsal and Performance I (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 116.
Prerequisite: None.
This course supplements beginning dance technique classes. Basic concepts of approaching work on the concert stage--stage directions, stage areas, and the craft involved in rehearsing and performing are emphasized. This course may be repeated for credit. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1152   Rehearsal and Performance II (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 200.
Prerequisite: Dance 1151 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course supplements intermediate dance technique classes. It is a continuation of Dance 1151 with emphasis on more advanced concepts as they apply to actual rehearsals and performances. This course may be repeated for credit. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1212   Dance Practicum I (2)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A practicum and production in dance. The production portion will be a culmination experience that applies concepts to the practicum of dance as a performing art. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 1213   Dance Practicum II (2)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of Level I with a deeper exploration of more complex concepts and dance lighting awareness. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 1247   Jazz I (2)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 155.
Prerequisite: None.
The basic skills of jazz dance are introduced. Emphasis is on technique and development, rhythm awareness, jazz styles, and rhythmic combinations of movement. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1248   Jazz II (2)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 156.
Prerequisite: Dance 1247 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Work on skills and style in jazz dance is continued. Technical skills, combinations of steps and skills into dance patterns, and exploration of composition in jazz form are emphasized. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1341   Ballet I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 161.
Prerequisite: None.
This course explores basic ballet structure and terminology. Included are posture, balance, coordination, rhythm, and flow of physical energy through the art form. Instruction in beginning adagio, petit allegro, grand allegro, inside and outside turns and various jumps are studied. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1342   Ballet II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 163.
Prerequisite: Dance 1341.
This course is a continuation of Dance 1341. Emphasis is on body directions and stamina. More complex combinations using advanced patterning will be studied. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1345   Modern I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 165.
Prerequisite: None.
This course explores basic modern techniques. Emphasis is on technique development, and familiarity with contemporary meters and rhythms. An awareness of major influences on concert dance is developed. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 1346   Modern II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 166.
Prerequisite: Dance 1345.
This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 1345. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2100   Tap I (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DAN 157/DANC 1110.
Prerequisite: None.
This course explores basic tap techniques. Emphasis on technique development and familiarity with traditional tap rhythms and steps. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123.

DANC 2101   Tap II (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DAN 158/DANC 1111.
Prerequisite: Dance 2100 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 2100. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123.

DANC 2102   Body Conditioning (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DANC 1115.
Prerequisite: None.
Stretching and toning at the dancer's instrument. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

DANC 2103   Hip Hop I (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DAN 167/DANC 1170/DANC 1131.
Prerequisite: None.
This course explores basic hip hop techniques. Emphasis is on technique development and familiarity with contemporary meters and rhythms. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123.

DANC 2104   Hip Hop II (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DAN 168/DANC 1171/DANC 1132.
Prerequisite: Dance 2103 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 2103. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123.

DANC 2105   Street Dance (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DANC 1370 and DANC 2131.
Prerequisite: None.
Choreographic Hip-Hop and jazz-fusion. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

DANC 2106   Video Dance (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. Former course prefix/number DANC 1371 and DANC 2132.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of techniques, styles and vocabulary of dancing for music videos, television and commercial work. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123.

DANC 2212   Musical Comedy Dance I (2)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of musical comedy dance patterns, steps and styles. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015330

DANC 2213   Musical Comedy Dance II (2)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of Musical Comedy Dance I. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015330

DANC 2247   Jazz III (2)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 255.
Prerequisite: Dance 1248.
This course consists of the development of proper performance framing. Complex jazz rhythms, turns, jumps, and intricate elements of choreography are introduced. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2248   Jazz IV (2)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 256.
Prerequisite: Dance 2247.
This course is a further exploration of Dance 2247. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2301   Ballet Independent Study (3)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ballet II and consent of instructor.
Individualized format for giving students the opportunity to participate in ballet courses which allows flexibility of both schedule and intensity. Must be completed in two consecutive semesters (including summer). (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2303   Dance Appreciation (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 160.
Prerequisite: None.
The cultural, historical and aesthetic qualities of dance are presented through lectures, films, videos, demonstrations and dance productions. Primitive, classical and contemporary dance forms are included. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015430

DANC 2325   Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dance (3)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
An interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with a respect to movement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2341   Ballet III (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 258.
Prerequisite: Dance 1342.
The development of ballet techniques is continued. More complicated exercises at the barre and center floor are included. Emphasis is on long series of movements, adagio and jumps. Precision of movement is stressed. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2342   Ballet IV (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 260.
Prerequisite: Dance 2341.
Individual proficiency, artistry and technical virtuosity are developed. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2345   Modern III (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 265.
Prerequisite: Dance 1346.
This course consists of the development of complex falls, combinations, phrasing, and dramatic emphasis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

DANC 2346   Modern IV (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number DAN 266.
Prerequisite: Dance 2345.
This course is a further exploration of Dance 2345. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015230

Academic Courses
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WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.


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