TransfermaticDANCE at Santa Monica College

    DANCE 22A - Beginning Mexican Dance

    Recent Professors
    Ramirez Ra V.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANCE 22A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Formerly DANCE 22. This course is a beginning Mexican dance class which introduces techniques and styles of traditional Mexican dances. Students learn authentic regional dances and study indigenous and outside influences, historical impact, costumes, and music. Dance techniques learned may serve as preparation for the World Dance Performance Courses (Dance 57A and 57B). Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets (see smc.edu/dance) is required along with written assignments.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:30pm–5:35pm