Alignment and Correctives I |
DNCE 39A |
- DNCE 39A (Alignment and Correctives I) students will learn to execute basic Pilates techniques.
- DNCE 39A students will be able to execute personal alignment corrections based on information and exercises learned in class.
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Ballet Fundamentals |
DNCE 1 |
- DNCE 1 (Ballet Fundamentals) students will be able to execute fundamental ballet techniques.
- DNCE 1 students will be able to define fundamental ballet dance terms.
- Demonstrate proper alignment in first position.
- Demonstrate the five basic arm positions.
- Demonstrate proper timing on floor progressions
- Use fundamental ballet terminology.
- Compare and contrast the differences in fundamental barre technique, center floor technique and floor progression technique.
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Ballet I |
DNCE 2A |
- DNCE 2A (Ballet I) students will be able to execute basic ballet techniques.
- DNCE 2A (Ballet I) students will be able to define basic ballet terms.
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Ballet II |
DNCE 2B |
- DNCE 2B (Ballet II) students will be able to execute intermediate ballet techniques.
- DNCE 2B-2 (Ballet II) students will be able to define intermediate ballet terms.
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Ballet Performance |
DNCE 3 |
- DNCE 3 (Ballet Performance) students will be able to execute and perform advanced ballet techniques and classical variations.
- DNCE 3 (Ballet Performance) students will be able to define advanced ballet terms.
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Choreography |
DNCE 4 |
- DNCE 4 (Choreography) students will expand their theoretical and historical knowledge in the field of choreography.
- DNCE 4 (Choreography) students will be able to present basic choreographic forms and compositional design.
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Classical Dance |
DNCE 31 |
- DNCE 31 (Classical Dance) students will improve ballet skills by exploring different schools of ballet technique.
- DNCE 31 (Classical Dance) students will be able to execute and perform intermediate ballet techniques and classical variations.
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Commercial Dance |
DNCE 32 |
- DNCE 32 (Commercial Dance) students will learn intermediate commercial dance techniques.
- DNCE 32 students will learn basic performance skills and be able to execute commercial dance choreography.
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Commercial Dance II |
DNCE 36 |
- DNCE 32 (Commercial Dance II) students will learn advanced commercial dance technique.
- DNCE 36 Students will improve commercial dance skills by learning and performing different schools of commercial dance.
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Conditioning Through Dance |
DNCE 40 |
- DNCE 40 (Conditioning Through Dance) students will improve physical fitness through the coordination of dance exercises.
- DNCE 40 students will demonstrate an understanding of how exercise effects overall health physically, mentally and emotionally.
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Contemporary Dance |
DNCE 30 |
- DNCE 30 (Contemporary Dance) students will be able to execute contemporary dance technique.
- DNCE 30 (Contemporary Dance) students will be able to define basic contemporary dance terms.
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Dance Audition Techniques |
DNCE 9 |
- Students will be able to construct a portfolio of personal materials necessary for auditions in the commercial dance industry.
- DNCE 9 Students will demonstrate proper audition etiquette and professionalism during a mock audition of the commercial dance industry.
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Dance Directives |
DNCE 34 |
- DNCE 34 (Dance Directives) students will be able to generate a dance lesson plan based on the investigation of a broad range of physical and conceptual abilities.
- Dance Directives students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of various forms of pedagogical approaches as they relate to Dance.
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Dance Ensemble |
DNCE 25 |
- Students will be able to apply practical production elements including designs for lighting, costumes, and staging for various public dance performance spaces.
- Students will demonstrate collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism in a creative process for a dance concert.
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Dance Production |
DNCE 24 |
- DNCE 24 (Dance Production) students will learn the basic elements of technical production.
- DNCE 24 (Dance Production) students will learn the basic elements of concert production.
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Dance Rehearsal |
DNCE 22 |
- DNCE 22 students will be able to define stage and production terminology.
- DNCE 22 (Dance rehearsal) students will learn the basic elements of rehearsal and performance skill.
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Dance Teaching Methods |
DN-T 38 |
- To experience and develop dance pedagogy applicable in ballet, jazz and modern dance.
- To develop and write lesson plans in ballet, jazz and modern dance.
- Students will be able to present a comprehensive portfolio that includes lesson plans, teaching analogies and personal responses that chronicle the process of becoming a successful dance teacher.
- Students will be able to assemble a comprehensive job portfolio that includes a cover letter, resume and business card template.
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Functional Anatomy for Pilates |
DN-T 28 |
- Students will be able to analyze the biomechanics of Pilates exercises.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy as to how it is applied in teaching Pilates.
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History and Appreciation of Dance |
DN-T 20 |
- DN-T 20 (History and appreciation of Dance) students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chronological overview of western theatrical dance from the Renaissance period to the present.
- DN-T 20 (History and appreciation of Dance) students will gain an appreciation of dance as a performing art.
- Identify a chronological overview of theatrical dance from renaissance court to present time.
- Identify major artists of dance periods.
- Analyze dance in film and live performance.
- Compare and contrast classical and contemporary periods of theatrical dance.
- Assess the cross-cultural influences that have shaped theatrical dance.
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Improvisation |
DNCE 33 |
- DNCE 33 (Improvisation) students will be able to execute the 5 energies of improvisation.
- Students will demonstrate partner and group awareness through performance of improvisational partner exercises.
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Introduction to Dance |
DN-T 18 |
- DN-T 18 (Introduction to Dance) students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of various multicultural dance forms.
- DN-T 18 (Introduction of Dance) students will gain an appreciation of dance as a performing art.
- Identify basic dance forms.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various dance forms.
- Compare and contrast different dance forms through performance and written evaluation.
- Understand criteria to critique dance performances.
- Improve general physical condition through participation in the dance activities.
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Jazz Fundamentals |
DNCE 17 |
- DNCE 17 (Jazz Fundamentals) students will be able to execute fundamental jazz dance techniques.
- DNCE 17 (Jazz Fundamentals) students will be able to define fundamental jazz dance terms.
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Jazz I |
DNCE 14A |
- Course completers will appreciate Jazz Dance as a performing art.
- DNCE 14A (Jazz I) Students will be able to execute basic jazz dance technique.
- DNCE 14A (Jazz I) Students will be able to execute basic jazz dance technique.
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Jazz II |
DNCE 14B |
- DNCE 14 B (Jazz II) Students will be able to execute intermediate jazz dance technique.
- DNCE 14B (Jazz II) students will be able to define intermediate jazz dance terms.
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Jazz Performance |
DNCE 15 |
- DNCE 15 (Jazz performance) students will be able to execute and perform advanced jazz dance technique.
- DNCE 15 (Jazz Performance) students will be able to define advanced jazz dance terms.
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Latin Dance I |
DNCE 8 |
- DNCE 8 (Latin Dance I) students will be able to execute basic Latin dance technique.
- DNCE 8 (Latin Dance) students will be able to execute basic Latin positions and partner skills.
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Modern Fundamentals |
DNCE 10 |
- Demonstrate effort and dynamics through Modern Dance warm-up.
- Modern Fundamentals students will be able to execute fundamental modern dance techniques.
- Modern Fundamentals students will be able to define fundamental modern dance terminology.
- . Demonstrate strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination through Modern Dance.
- Perform contractions, curves and spirals in across the floor combinations
- Perform the techniques of putting fundamental steps together in a specific combination using rhythmic perception, dynamics, and musicality.
- Improve endurance and conditioning through participation in Modern Dance.
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Modern I |
DNCE 12A |
- DNCE 12A (Modern I) students will be able to perform basic modern dance techniques.
- DNCE 12A (Modern I) students will be able to define basic modern dance terms.
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Modern II |
DNCE 12B |
- DNCE 12B course completers will be prepared to represent Mt. SAC at an outside performance.
- DNCE 12B (Modern II) Students be able to execute intermediate modern dance techniques.
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Modern Performance |
DNCE 13 |
- DNCE 13 (Modern performance) students will be able to execute and perform advanced Modern dance technique.
- DNCE 13 (Modern Performance) students will be able to define advanced Modern dance terms.
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Pilates Fundamentals |
DNCE 39 |
- DNCE 39 students will learn to execute basic Pilates techniques.
- DNCE 39 students will be able to execute personal alignment corrections based on information and exercises learned in class.
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Pilates I |
DNCE 41 |
- Students will be able to execute 2 beginning and 2 intermediate mat exercises, 2 beginning Reformer and 1 Pilatesstick exercises.
- Students will describe Pilates principles through a written exam
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Pilates II |
DNCE 42 |
- Students will execute 2 intermediate exercises each on the Mat and Reformer, 1 intermediate exercise on the Pilatesstick and 1 beginning exercise on the Wunda Chair.
- Students will maintain written journal observations of Pilates principles as applied to lifestyle.
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Pilates III |
DNCE 43 |
- Students will identify contributions of First Generation Pilates teachers through a research assignment.
- Students will execute 1 advanced exercise each on the Reformer and Wunda Chair and 2 exercises on the Cadillac.
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Pilates Teaching-Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Auxiliary Equipment |
DN-T 34 |
- Students will be able to develop teaching formats for mat and apparatus that work the body in all planes of motion.
- Students will be able to demonstrate Pilates exercises anatomically, biomechanically with safety.
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Pilates Teaching-Mat and Reformer |
DN-T 31 |
- Students will be able to evaluate Pilates instructors in a variety of settings.
- Students will present professionally as a Pilates teacher.
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Repertory |
DNCE 35 |
- DNCE 35 (Repertory) students will learn intermediate/advanced performance skill through the participation in the Repertory Dance company.
- DNCE 35 students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of Repertory Concert Production.
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Social Dance Forms I |
DNCE 11A |
- DNCE 11A (Social Dance I) Students will be able to execute basic social dance techniques.
- DNCE 11A (Social Dance Forms I) students will be able to execute basic partner skill and positions.
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Social Dance Forms II |
DNCE 11B |
- DNCE 11B (Social Dance II) students will be able to execute intermediate/advanced social dance techniques.
- DNCE 11B (Social Dance Forms II) students will be able to execute intermediate/advanced partner skills and positions.
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Tap I |
DNCE 18A |
- DNCE 18A (Tap I) students will be able to execute basic tap dance technique.
- DNCE 18A (Tap I) students will be able to define basic tap dance terms.
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Tap II |
DNCE 18B |
- DNCE 18B (Tap II) students will be able to execute intermediate tap dance technique.
- DNCE 18B (Tap II) students will be able to define intermediate tap dance terms.
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Tap Performance |
DNCE 19 |
- DNCE 19 (Tap Performance) students will be able to execute and perform advanced Tap techniques and combinations.
- DNCE 19 (Tap Performance) students will be able to define advanced Tap dance terms.
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Teaching Pilates Cadillac and Wunda Chair Repertoire |
DN-T 32 |
- Students will be able to perform technique and exercises on the Cadillac and Wunda Chair apparatus.
- Students will be able to teach, with attention to detail, exercises for the Cadillac and Wunda Chair apparatus.
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Teaching Pilates Mat |
DN-T 29 |
- Students will be able to teach the individual Pilates mat exercises
- Students will be able to design Pilates mat sequences for different settings and clientele.
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Teaching Pilates Ped-a-Pul, Barrels and Auxiliary Equipment Repertoire |
DN-T 33 |
- Students will be able to perform exercises and techniques on Ped-a-pul, barrels, magic circle, c-cusion and props
- Students will be able to teach exercises on small apparatus and with props.
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Teaching Pilates Reformer Repertoire |
DN-T 30 |
- Students will be able to teach and demonstrate the individual Pilates Reformer exercises
- Students will be able to design Reformer sequences for different settings and clientele.
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Theater Dance I |
DNCE 28 |
- DNCE 28 (Theatre Dance I) students will be able to execute basic theatrical dance variations/excerpts from various musicals and movies.
- DNCE 28 students will be tested on 6 fundamental jazz and musical theatre dance exercises and skills.
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Theater Dance II |
DNCE 29 |
- DNCE 29 (Theatre Dance II) students will be able to execute advanced theatrical dance variations/excerpts from various musicals and movies.
- DNCE 29 students will be able to execute intermediate/advanced jazz and musical theatre dance exercises and skills.
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Theory and Principles of Pilates |
DN-T 27 |
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of Pilates history, philosophy, principles and concepts.
- Students will be able to develop client-specific Pilates programs.
- Students will be able to present a comprehensive portfolio that includes lesson plans, teaching resume and personal responses that chronicle the process of becoming a successful Pilates instructor.
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