DANCE 002 - Dance Appreciation

    Recent Professors
    Carol R. Abohatab, Amber M. McCall
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Students will explore dance from an aesthetic, historical, and cultural point of view. Students will examine the elements of dance, including body, space, time, and dynamic qualities, and develop a vocabulary with which to analyze and write critically about dance. Dance will be explored in many of its genres including social dance, jazz dance, ballet, modern, and dance from cultures around the globe from historical and contemporary perspectives. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:30am–10:20am, Wed 10:45am–12:05pm