Course Descriptions for DANC
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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 |
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DANC 1110 Tap I (1)
This course is considered as a PHED activity course. 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 5003015226 |
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DANC 1111 Tap II (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: DANC 1110 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor. This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1110. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 1122 Hip Hop I (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This course explores basic Hip Hop styles. Emphasis is on technique development and familiarity with contemporary meters and rhythms. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 1123 Hip Hop II (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: DANC 1122 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor. This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1122. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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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 |
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DANC 1247 Jazz I (2)
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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1147. The student may register for either DANC 1147 or DANC 1247, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 1248 Jazz II (2)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 into dance patterns, and exploration of composition in jazz form are emphasized. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1148. The student may register for either DANC 1148 or DANC 1248, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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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 |
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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 |
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DANC 1345 Modern I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1245. The student may register for either DANC 1245 or DANC 1345, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 2247 Jazz III (2)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2147. The student may register for either DANC 2147 or DANC 2247, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 2248 Jazz IV (2)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Dance 2247. This course is a further exploration of Dance 2247. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2148. The student may register for either DANC 2148 or DANC 2248, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226 |
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DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. 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 5003015426 |
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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 |
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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 |
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.