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DANC 1103 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC

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

DANC 1122 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC

Hip Hop I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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

DANC 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC

Hip Hop II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1122 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1122. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1128 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC

Ballroom I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Various styles of ballroom dance are studied with emphasis on basic patterns and rhythms. Some partnering work. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1129 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Ballroom II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1128.
Course Description: A continuation of Ballroom I. Increased complexity of patterns, rhythms, and partnering. Emphasis on style, ease of movement, and development of personal style. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Body Conditioning II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1141.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 1141. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1342. The student may register for either DANC 1142 or DANC 1342 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1222 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Hip Hop I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course explores basic Hip Hop styles. Emphasis is on technique development and familiarity with contemporary meters and rhythms. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1223 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Hip Hop II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1222 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1222. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Modern Dance I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: One semester of ballet.
Course Description: This course explores basic modern techniques. Emphasis is on technique development, and familiarity with contemporary dance meters and rhythms. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1345. The student may register for either DANC 1245 or DANC 1345 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1246 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Modern Dance II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1245.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 1245. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1346. The student may register for either DANC 1246 or DANC 1346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

World Dance I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: One completed semester of dance.
Course Description: Instruction in dance form from at least three major cultures. Cultural origins, significance and motivation, as well as the use of costumes will be explored. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015626

DANC 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

World Dance II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1305.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 1305. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015626

DANC 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Modern I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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

DANC 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Modern II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1345.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 1345. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1246. The student may register for either DANC 1246 or DANC 1346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1347 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Jazz I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Jazz II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1347 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Dance Performance I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Dance Performance II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 2110 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Tap III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1111 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1111. Speed, clarity and styles will be emphasized. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2111 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Tap IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2110 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: Students work on advanced tap sequences, styles, clarity and speed. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2112 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Vaudeville Dance I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum/Dance as a performing art. A study of American vaudeville, burlesque and exotic dance. Background history as well as movement vocabulary included. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2212. The student may register for either DANC 2112 or DANC 2212 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 2113 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Vaudeville Dance II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2112.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 2112. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2213. The student may register for either DANC 2113 or DANC 2213 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 2122 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Hip Hop III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1122 and DANC 1123.
Course Description: Choreographic Hip-Hop and jazz-fusion. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Hip Hop IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1122, DANC 1123 and DANC 2122.
Course Description: A study of techniques, styles and vocabulary of dancing for music videos, television and commercial work. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Ballet Technique III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1341 and DANC 1342 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: For the serious ballet dancer who wishes to take additional days of ballet dance. This course is cross-listed with DANC 2341. The student may register for either DANC 2141 or DANC 2341 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2142 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Ballet Technique IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1341 and DANC 1342 and DANC 2341 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: For the serious ballet dancer who wishes to take additional days of ballet dance. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2342. The student may register for either DANC 2142 or DANC 2342 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2149 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Folklorico III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1149 and DANC 1150.
Course Description: A continuation of Folklorico II with emphasis on complexity of technique and choreographic patterns. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2150 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Folklorico IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1149, DANC 1150, and DANC 2149.
Course Description: Choreographic presentation, complex foot work and patterns, as well as partnering are emphasized in this class. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2153 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Spanish Ballet III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1341 and DANC 1342 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: For serious ballet dancer who wishes to take additional days of ballet dance. This course is a companion course to DANC 1342, DANC 2341 and DANC 2342. Students must be enrolled in one of those courses to participate in Ballet Technique III. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2154 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Spanish Ballet IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1341 and DANC 1342 and DANC 2341 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: For serious ballet dancer who wishes to take additional days of ballet dance. This course is a companion course to DANC 2341 and DANC 2342. Students must be enrolled in one of those courses to participate in Ballet Technique IV. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Musical Comedy II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2212.
Course Description: A continuation of Musical Comedy Dance I. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2113. The student may register for either DANC 2113 or DANC 2213 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

DANC 2222 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Hip Hop III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1222 and DANC 1223.
Course Description: Choreographic Hip-Hop and jazz-fusion. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2223 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Hip Hop VI
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1222, DANC 1223 and DANC 2222.
Course Description: A study of techniques, styles and vocabulary of dancing for music videos, television and commercial work. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Modern Dance III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1246.
Course Description: This course consists of the development of complex falls, combinations, phrasing, and dramatic emphasis. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2345. The student may register for either DANC 2245 or DANC 2345 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2246 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Modern Dance IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2245.
Course Description: This course is a further exploration of Dance 2245. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2346. The student may register for either DANC 2246 or DANC 2346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Dance Appreciation II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2303.
Course Description: Current dance trends are studied through lectures, films, videos and demonstration. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015426

DANC 2347 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Jazz III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1348.
Course Description: 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 2247. The student may register for either DANC 2247 or DANC 2347 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course was previously cross-listed as DANC 2147. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2348 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC

Jazz
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2347.
Course Description: This course is a further exploration of DANC 2347. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2248. The student may register for either DANC 2348 or DANC 2248 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC

Dance Performance III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 1352. Instruction and participation in dance performance. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Dance Performance IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 2351. Instruction and participation in dance performance. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2389 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Academic Cooperative
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, student will set specific goals and objectives in study of dance. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212


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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.