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Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Dance (DAN)

Communications and Fine Arts Division

DAN 101: Dance Appreciation

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Provides a non-technical course which offers an understanding and appreciation of the art of dance, with special focus on the artists and styles.

DAN 132: Jazz Dance (beginning)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for up to four credits.

DAN 135: Beginning Ballet

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of ballet. May be repeated for up to four units.

DAN 138: Modern Dance (Beginning)

Units (Credits): 1–4; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of modern dance. May be repeated for up to four units.

DAN 144: Beginning Tap Dancing

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for up to four units.

DAN 160: Hip-Hop Dance

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Teaches beginning techniques of hip-hop dance. May be repeated for up to four units. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

DAN 232: Jazz Dance (intermediate)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 132

Emphasizes intermediate techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for up to four units.

DAN 244: Tap Dance (intermediate)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 144 or consent of instructor

Emphasizes intermediate techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for up to four units.

DAN 260: Intermediate Hip-Hop Dance

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 160

Teaches intermediate techniques of hip-hop dance. May be repeated for up to four units. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.