Course Descriptions for DANC

DANC 1101 Composition I (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015526

DANC 1102 Composition II (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Dance 1101 and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Dance 1101. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015526

DANC 1103 Dance Composition III (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1102 and demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
This course is a continuation of DANC 1102. More complex structures and patterning. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015526

DANC 1113 Improvisation (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Dance 1248, Dance 1342, or Dance 1346.
This course consists of creative problem-solving utilizing basic elements of design. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1213. The student may register for either DANC 1113 or DANC 1213, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 1151 Rehearsal and Performance I (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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 is cross-listed as DANC 1351. The student may register for either DANC 1151 or DANC 1351, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1152 Rehearsal and Performance II (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Dance 1151 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course supplements intermediate dance technique classes. It is a continuation of DANC 1151 with emphasis on more advanced concepts as they apply to actual rehearsals and performances. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1352. The student may register for either DANC 1152 or DANC 1352, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1212 Dance Practicum I (2)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1112. The student may register for either DANC 1112 or DANC 1212, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 1213 Dance Practicum II (2)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
A continuation of Level I with a deeper exploration of more complex concepts and dance lighting awareness. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1113. The student may register for either DANC 1113 or DANC 1213, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 1341 Ballet I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1141. The student may register for either DANC 1141 or DANC 1341, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1342 Ballet II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1142. The student may register for either DANC 1142 or DANC 1342, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1347 Jazz I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
The basic skills of jazz dance are introduced. Emphasis is on technique and development, rhythm awareness, jazz styles, and rhythmic combinations of movement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1348 Jazz II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1347 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Work on skills and style in jazz dance is continued. Technical skills, combinations of steps into dance patterns, and exploration of composition in jazz form are emphasized. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1351 Dance Performance I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Instruction and participation in dance performance. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1151. The student may register for either DANC 1151 or DANC 1351, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1352 Dance Performance II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Stretching and toning at the dancer's instrument. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1152. The student may register for either DANC 1152 or DANC 1352, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2341 Ballet III (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2141. The student may register for either DANC 2141 or DANC 2341, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2342 Ballet IV (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Dance 2341.
Individual proficiency, artistry and technical virtuosity are developed. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2142. The student may register for either DANC 2142 or DANC 2342, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2347 Jazz III (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1348.
This course consists of the development of proper performance framing. Complex jazz rhythms, turns, jumps, and intricate elements of choreography are introduced. (2 Lec,. 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2348 Jazz (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2347.
This course is a further exploration of DANC 2347. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

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.

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