Student Learning Outcomes

Discipline: Dance

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Ballet Fundamentals	DNCE 1	Compare and contrast the differences in fundamental barre technique, center floor technique and floor progression technique. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dance Directives	DNCE 34	Dance Directives students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of various forms of pedagogical approaches as they relate to Dance. 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 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.
Dance Production	DNCE 24	DNCE 24 (Dance Production) students will learn the basic elements of concert production. DNCE 24 (Dance Production) students will learn the basic elements of technical production.
Dance Rehearsal	DNCE 22	DNCE 22 (Dance rehearsal) students will learn the basic elements of rehearsal and performance skill. DNCE 22 students will be able to define stage and production terminology.
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.
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.
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.
Improvisation	DNCE 33	Students will demonstrate partner and group awareness through performance of improvisational partner exercises. DNCE 33 (Improvisation) students will be able to execute the 5 energies of improvisation.
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.
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.
Jazz I	DNCE 14A	DNCE 14A (Jazz I) Students will be able to execute basic jazz dance technique. Course completers will appreciate Jazz Dance as a performing art. DNCE 14A (Jazz I) Students will be able to execute basic jazz dance technique.
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.
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.
Latin Dance I	DNCE 8	DNCE 8 (Latin Dance) students will be able to execute basic Latin positions and partner skills. DNCE 8 (Latin Dance I) students will be able to execute basic Latin dance technique.
Modern Fundamentals	DNCE 10	Demonstrate effort and dynamics through Modern Dance warm-up. 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. 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pilates Teaching-Mat and Reformer	DN-T 31	Students will present professionally as a Pilates teacher. Students will be able to evaluate Pilates instructors in a variety of settings.
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.
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.
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.
Tap I	DNCE 18A	DNCE 18A (Tap I) students will be able to define basic tap dance terms. DNCE 18A (Tap I) students will be able to execute basic tap dance technique.
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.
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.
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.
Teaching Pilates Mat	DN-T 29	Students will be able to design Pilates mat sequences for different settings and clientele. Students will be able to teach the individual Pilates mat exercises
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.
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.
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.
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.
Theory and Principles of Pilates	DN-T 27	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. Students will demonstrate knowledge of Pilates history, philosophy, principles and concepts. Students will be able to develop client-specific Pilates programs.

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