Transfers ToCSUDescriptionbusiness for a total of 120 hours for unpaid work or 150 hours for paid work Supervised field experience by instructor and site supervisor in an instructor-approved community organization, agency, or institution which allows the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills in conjunction with the required co-requisite COUN 064. Students will observe, practice and develop skills that facilitate gaining further understanding of the helping process and theories and enhance employment opportunities in the broad Social Work, Human Services, and Counseling field. Practicum Sites often require students to pass a criminal background check. (Both COUN 064 and COUN 064P were formerly COUN 064A) Dance Department DEGREES: Dance (AA) COURSES: DANC (Dance) ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to express yourself creatively and using imagination or intuition? � ...enjoys feeling free to be inventive without limits? � ...likes to inform, enlighten, help, or teach, using your skills with words and physicality to serve people? � ...is interested in self-expression and thinking critically on the world in which we live? ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to inform, enlighte, help, teach, counsel, or cure people? � ...enjoys using your skills to serve people? � ...Likes to work hands-on with objects, machines, and tools and/or use your physical or athletic abilities? � ...is interested in working in a medical environment? CONTACT INFORMATION: School of Health Sciences Building: 800 Room 805B Phone Number: (707) 864-7108 Fax Number: (707) 646-2062 Dean: Vacant GPS provides possible course pathways to reach the destination of program completion Dance Dance Associate in Arts Program Description This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to major or minor in dance. A comprehensive dance education will develop skills required to create, perform, communicate and grasp the essence of dance. These skills are acquired through the study of modern dance, ballet technique, jazz technique, hip-hop technique, ballroom technique, performance, as well as dance production, dance appreciation, choreography composition and music fundamentals. The Associate of Arts can be obtained upon completion of the 19-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no pass basis. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Dance Associate in Arts will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the skills required to perform at a proficient level in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance. 2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the principal, historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to dance as a performing art. 3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of production techniques, including backstage, and show management. REQUIRED COURSES ..............................................Units DANC 004 Dance Appreciation ....................................... 3 DANC 020A Dance Choreography - Beginning. ................ 2 DANC 025A Dance Production - Beginning. ..................... 3 DANC 025B Dance Production - Intermediate................. 3 1 course from Music ....................................................... 3 5 courses from Beginning Dance .................................... 5 3 courses from Intermediate Dance ............................... 3 Required Major Total Units ....................................19 Music (select one course) ..................................... Units MUSC 008 Introduction to Music ................................... 3 MUSC 013 Multicultural Music in America ..................... 3 Beginning Dance (select five courses) ................... Units DANC 010A Ballroom Dance - Beginning......................... 1 DANC 011A Hip-Hop Dance - Beginning.......................... 1 DANC 012A Swing Dance - Beginning.............................. 1 DANC 013A Jazz Dance - Beginning................................. 1 DANC 014A Ballet - Beginning......................................... 1 DANC 015A Modern Dance - Beginning.......................... 1 KINE 006E Fundamentals of Yoga ................................... 1 Intermediate Dance (select three courses) ............ Units DANC 010B Ballroom Dance - Intermediate................... 1 DANC 011B Hip-Hop Dance - Intermediate..................... 1 DANC 012B Swing Dance - Intermediate........................ 1 DANC 013B Jazz Dance - Intermediate........................... 1 DANC 014B Ballet - Intermediate .................................. 1 KINE 006F Intermediate Yoga ......................................... 1 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway DANC 004 Dance Appreciation 3.0 Units General Education: SCC: Area 3; Cal-GETC: Area 3A, Area 3B An introduction to the history and appreciation of dance from its origins to the present. Emphasis on the sociological, cultural, artistic and traditional contexts within different societies. Students will be exposed to the prominent choreographers and performers who have influenced dance culturally, historically, and as an art form. Field Trip may be requested. (Formerly KINE 004) DANC 010A Ballroom Dance - Beginning 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Introduction to the basic skills and techniques of ballroom dance. This course will also provide a short history, demonstration, and instruction of popular ballroom dances. Following good practice of exercise in dance execution, the students benefit from the activity and the cultural experiences. Dances selected from the following: Bachata, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Nightclub Two-Step, East & West Coast Swing, Lindy-Hop, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Samba, Rumba and Merengue. Attention on proper techniques in both lead and follow dance positions including, proper form, footwork, alignment, and correct posture. Music is varied to broaden the experience with different tempo and styles. No prior experience in dance required; partner not required. (Formerly DANC 004J) DANC 010B Ballroom Dance - Intermediate 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Intermediate techniques and styles of ballroom dance. Students will gain improved rhythm, skills, and an increased knowledge of patterns and variations of popular ballroom dances: American Style Waltz, Bachata, Tango, Cha-Cha, Nightclub Two-Step, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Merengue. Increased attention on proper techniques in both lead and follow dance positions including proper form, footwork, alignment, and correct posture. Music is varied to broaden the experience with different tempo and styles. No partner is required. (Formerly DANC 004T) DANC 011A Hip-Hop Dance - Beginning 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Introduction to the fundamentals of the hip-hop dance style. Students will learn general patterns as well as the basics of creating their own style and routines. Information describing the history and cultural development of hip-hop as a dance form will be presented. (Formerly DANC 004F) DANC 011B Hip-Hop Dance - Intermediate 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Intermediate level hip-hop dance of choreography, floor patterns with group interactions and projects. A variety of hip-hop dance phrases, intermediate hip-hop terminology and correct body alignment as it applies to hip-hop dance. Students will learn intermediate level choreography in developing their own style and routines. Information describing the history and cultural development of hip-hop as a dance art form will be presented. DANC 012A Swing Dance - Beginning 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Area 3, Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development An introductory experience of the popular American social dances known as "Swing" and an exploration of the cultural scene that created them. The course surveys historical dance varieties and East Coast/West Coast regional differences as well as the latest trends and styles. Instruction, history, and open dancing will be included in class. Attention is paid to proper technique in both lead and follow dance positions; footwork alignment and posture. (Formerly DANC 004N) DANC 012B Swing Dance - Intermediate 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Students will gain a higher level of understanding in terminology, music, history of swing dance, improvement in techniques around steps, lifts, patterns, rhythms and variations. A partner is not required. (Formerly DANC 004S) DANC - Dance DANC 013A Jazz Dance - Beginning 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Introduces basic jazz techniques, styles, terminology, and history. This course presents lecture information on posture for the dancer, music analysis, understanding basic components of fitness as related to dance, nutrition, injury prevention, and choreography dance notation. The course focuses on sequential development of basic jazz patterns in preparation for future dance composition. (Formerly DANC 004H) DANC 013B Jazz Dance - Intermediate 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development Intermediate-level jazz techniques, styles, and terminology. Students will gain increased knowledge of dance posture and of the muscular functions of the major muscles that affect basic dance movements. Intermediate musical analysis will include 8 count phrasing. The course focuses on sequential development of intermediate jazz dance patterns in preparation for dance composition. (Formerly DANC 004P) DANC 014A Ballet - Beginning 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development An introduction to classical ballet dance forms, positions, body alignment, patterns, and barre work. The lesson is conducted with the associated French terminology for all movements and steps. The history of ballet is presented, significant choreographers and ballets are discussed. Students will study proper dance posture, the muscular system as it relates to ballet movement and proper nutritional guidelines for the dancer. Basic first aid, injury prevention and treatment for self-care injuries will also be included in lectures. (Formerly DANC 004K) DANC 014B Ballet - Intermediate 1.0 Unit General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development An exposure to intermediate ballet skills and expansion of technical development for artistic growth. Emphasis is on style and the aspects of interpretation of movement needed for development of the classical dancer leading to studio recital or performance. (Formerly DANC 004M) DANC 015A 1.0 Unit Modern Dance - Beginning General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement � Health, Lifelong Learning & Self Development An introduction to beginning modern dance techniques. This class will focus on proper modern dance alignment, terminology, center work, movement across the floor, composition, elemental concepts (space, time, force) and self-expression through movement. Students will study posture, alignment for dance, and basic postural muscles. Students will develop physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and an increase in movement memory. (Formerly DANC 004A) 