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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
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.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
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.