Course Descriptions for DANC

DANC 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

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

Ballet II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1341.
Course Description: 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 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, 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, EFC, MVC, NLC

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, EFC, MVC, NLC

Jazz I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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, EFC, 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, CVC, MVC, NLC

Dance Performance I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC

Ballet Independent Study
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ballet II and consent of instructor.
Course Description: 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 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Ballet III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1342.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Ballet IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2341.
Course Description: 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 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC

Modern III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 1346.
Course Description: This course consists of the development of complex falls, combinations, phrasing, and dramatic emphasis. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2245. The student may register for either DANC 2245 or DANC 2345 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

DANC 2346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC

Modern IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: DANC 2345.
Course Description: This course is a further exploration of Dance 2345. This course is cross-listed as DANC 2246. The student may register for either DANC 2246 or DANC 2346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

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

Dance Performance III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 1352. Instruction and participation in dance performance. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

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

Dance Performance IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Continuation of DANC 2351. Instruction and participation in dance performance. (2 Lec., 4 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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