DANCE 309 - Introduction to Dance

    Recent Professors
    Julia A. Wedge, Debra Worth
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of DANCE 309
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course will introduce basic steps, styles and rhythms associated with at least three dance disciplines including, but not limited to, ballet, jazz, modern, hip- hop, lyrical/contemporary, hula, bellydance, Congolese or Ugandan, Bollywood or Bharata Natyam, Argentine tango or other world forms of dance. Lecture will encompass the historical and cultural placement of at least three dance styles from inception to current media trends. Lab will include warm up exercises, movement combinations and dance choreography appropriate to each dance style. Upon completion of this course, students will have experienced performing a variety of dance styles and techniques and be able to critically discuss the socio-cultural and historical context of each style. Students will be responsible for obtaining appropriate dance attire.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:15am–1:05pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:05am, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:20am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:35pm