DANC 117A - Tap Dance I

    Recent Professors
    Donna Flournoy, Kristin Arcidiacono
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20–25 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for DANC 115 or DANC 115A.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANC 117A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces tap dance technique at the fundamental level. Instructions focuses on vocabulary, rhythms, balance studies and improvisations through warm-up, center floor combinations, rhythmic pattern exercises, in preparation for fundamental tap dance. Students explore and analyze dance styles, thematic content or intent, and theatrical elements at a fundamental level. This course is designed for dance and theater majors and all students interested in tap dance.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 1:55pm–3:25pm