Course Information
Dance Styles
Title: DANS-132
Is an introductory or “survey” course for people wanting to dance but not sure of
what style of dance they should take or for those who want a little bit of many different
styles. The course will cover jazz, street jazz & hip hop, modern, ballet, tap and
more!
Ballet
Title: DANS-134
Beginning ballet focuses on beginning techniques at the barre, center floor, across
the floor, and various ballet combinations with different rhythmic patterns. Intermediate:
Intermediate techniques at the barre, center floor, across the floor and various ballet
combinations. Advanced builds on the skills learned in beginning and intermediate
levels. Body movement and dance vary for different music.
Ballet Fit
Title: DANS-133
Another style of dance-fitness that is sweeping the gym scene in the States and in
Europe is ballet-inspired fitness. This class combines core, flexibility and conditioning
exercises while incorporating ballet barre exercises to help create a lean, graceful
and strong body.
Jazz
Title: DANS-136
Jazz instruction focuses on jazz techniques, center floor stretches, isolated movements,
and combinations with different rhythmic patterns. Beginning and intermediate levels
offered.
Street Jazz / (Hip Hop, Beginning)
Title: DANS-135
Street Jazz / Hip Hop is a beginning level exploration of the current dance phenomena:
Street Jazz. Street Jazz is a dance form combining Jazz, Hip-Hop and Funk. The class
is taught from classic jazz dance parameters for warm-up and entry level technique
but adapted for the stylization of contemporary hip hop and street dance styles.
Course includes historical investigation of contributing dance forms and contemporary
cultural relevance.
Modern Dance
Title: DANS-138
Modern Dance is a creative movement class with an emphasis on rhythmic movements,
isolated movement, free expression and improvisation. This course will introduce elemental
concepts (space, time, force). Beginning and intermediate levels offered.
Tap
Title: DANS-137
An introductory class covering the basic single and double sound steps, classic steps
and combinations. The history of tap dance is also included.
Cardio-Salsa
Title: DANS-126
Is based on the very popular ZUMBA dance-fitness workout. It is an aerobic dance
class that uses various Latin musical rhythms as well as world beat and popular hits
for a very fun and exhilarating workout.
Join certified ZUMBA instructor, Kelly McCann for 50 minutes of fun fun fun!
Salsa and Latin Dance
Title: DANS-128
If you have always wanted to go out Salsa dancing but never knew how to start, this
is the class for you! In this class you will learn the basics of Salsa, Merenge,
and many other popular and fun Latin partner dances. Bring a friend or come solo
and meet lots of great folks in class. The class is offered in the evening.
Dance Production - A
Title: DANS-140
Introduction to dance production. Costuming, makeup, publicity, performing or assisting
in stage managing. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in any other dance technique
course. Open entry/open exit.
Dance Production - B (Future)
Title: DANS-141
This course is offered Fall semesters with DANS 142- Choreography. This course provides
students with the proper production knowledge and skills, and the proper venue, to
produce a dance show using choreography they have generated in the DANS 142 choreography
class. Course can be repeated three times. Skills or proficiencies are enhanced
by supervised repetition and practice within class periods. Course content differs
each time it is offered. Open entry / Open exit.
Choreography
Title: DANS-142
Introduction to choreographic skills. Elements of dance from a choreographic perspective.
Space, time, rhythm, form, phrasing, style and content. Students required to present
studies of critique.