Combined Colleges: 2019-2020 Catalog - Course Descriptions for Dance

Course Number: DANC 1110 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Tap Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with Tap dance. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1112 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Dance Practicum

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in dance related topics with emphasis on practical skills necessary for the field. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015326

Course Number: DANC 1128 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC

Course Title: Ballroom and Social Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introductory instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with Ballroom and Social Dance. May be repeated for credit once. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Ballet I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Working through the dance technique, stretching and toning of the dancer's instrument. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1341. The student may register for either DANC 1141 or DANC 1341 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Ballet II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: 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

Course Number: DANC 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Modern Dance 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 dance meters and rhythms. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1345. The student may register for either DANC 1145 or DANC 1345 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Modern Dance II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DANC 1145.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 1145. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1346. The student may register for either DANC 1146 or DANC 1346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1147 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Jazz Dance I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. This course is cross-listed as 1347. The student may register for either DANC 1147 or DANC 1347 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Jazz Dance II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DANC 1147 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of DANC 1147. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1248. The student may register for either DANC 1148 or DANC 1248 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1151 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Freshman Dance Performance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the freshman level. May be repeated for credit once. 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. May be repeated for credit once. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1201 (2 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added December 12, 2019
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Dance Composition-Improvisation

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This introductory course in improvisation will investigate spontaneous problem solving as a means of generating movement for dance composition. Students will be called upon to explore and respond to various forms of stimuli in a safe and supportive learning environment within solo and group work. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015526

Course Number: DANC 1241 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Ballet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Modern Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1247 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Jazz Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Dance Composition-Choreography

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: DANC 1201.
Course Description: This course is an examination of the principles of movement generation, phrasing, choreographic structure, and manipulation. Integration of choreographic principles will foster the growth of personal artistic style. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015526

Course Number: DANC 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: World Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: A survey of dances from different cultures, their histories, and their influences on contemporary dance and society. Cultural origins, significance, motivations and techniques will be explored experientially. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015626

Course Number: DANC 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Ballet I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Ballet II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: 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. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Modern Dance 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 1145. The student may register for either DANC 1145 or DANC 1345 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Modern Dance II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DANC 1345.
Course Description: This course continues and further develops an exploration of Dance 1345. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1146. The student may register for either DANC 1146 or DANC 1346 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2151 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Sophomore Dance Performance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the sophomore level. May be repeated for credit once. (4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2241 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Ballet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Modern Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2247 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Jazz Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2289 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Academic Cooperative

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: An 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. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212

Course Number: DANC 2303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Dance Appreciation

This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: 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

Course Number: DANC 2342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Ballet IV

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DANC 1341 and DANC 1342 or demonstrated competence approved by instructor.
Course Description: This course is a more advanced exploration of concepts in patterning, rhythm, timing and energy/effort shape. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5003015226

Course Number: DANC 2389 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Academic Cooperative

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: An 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. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212

ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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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