DANCE 390 - Contemporary Dance I

    Recent Professors
    Michelle R. Green-Clark
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    DANCE 310, 320, or 330 with a grade of "C" or better; or with instructor approval.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course builds upon the technique covered in DANCE 310, 320, and 330. Abilities drawn from jazz, ballet, and modern dance are required to pursue this new integrated style. Dancers select and merge three dance techniques and incorporate the vocabulary of gestural movement and non-verbal communication. Development of smooth transitions and learning to use dance steps and elements to communicate an emotional state or story line. This course is intended for students with a knowledge of ballet, modern, and jazz dance technique. Field trips may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am