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• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: CS 9A or CIS 9A.

This course covers advanced topics of Project Management theory and practice. Students will learn how to manage projects with changing tasks and schedules, and to adjust their resources and budgets. Also covered are leadership and communication skills. Students will complement the theory with case studies and the use of Project Management software.

CS 9B is the same course as CIS 9B. Credit may be earned for one, not both.

This course teaches older adults about household tools, how to make minor or more complex home repairs or maintenance, and how to evaluate proposed repair processes when hiring and paying a repair person. Older adults learn to repair leaky faucets, fix minor electrical problems, hang almost everything, caulk a bathtub, and so forth. The course is intended to help older adults be knowledgeable, confident, and prudent about home repairs and maintenance.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course places emphasis on the fundamental training necessary for success in a variety of dance and movement styles for dance students of all levels. Movement principles from sources including anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitation will be utilized to improve body alignment, core stabilization, breath support and other aspects of technique in key dance movement patterns. Students will demonstrate proper body alignment, learn human anatomy as it pertains to the moving body, analyze different principles of movement emphasizing time, space and effort as well as enhance the mind-body connection through somatic principles.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

This introductory course will explore fundamental techniques of hip hop dance. Attention is placed on basic syncopation, isolations and rhythms with an emphasis on musicality, strength, flexibility and coordination. Improvisation or “freestyling” is introduced to develop the individual expression and style indigenous to the form. Critical analysis of hip hop choreography and an appreciation of hip hop dance including its cultural significance, history and origins as an art form are emphasized. Written assignments and attendance at Dance Department concerts are required.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Advisory: Dance 11.

This course builds on the fundamental techniques of hip hop dance at an intermediate level. Attention is placed on syncopation, isolations and rhythms with an emphasis on musicality, strength, flexibility and coordination. Improvisation or “freestyling” is emphasized to further develop the individual expression and style indigenous to the form. Critical analysis of hip hop choreography and hip hop street dance, along with its cultural significance, history and origins as an art form are also emphasized. Written assignments and attendance at Dance Department concerts are required.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This introductory course will explore the fundamental techniques, styles, kinesiological awareness, and history of jazz dance in America. Attention is placed on basic jazz dance steps and vocabulary, with emphasis on musicality, strength and flexibility, expression, coordination, and an appreciation of jazz dance as an art form. The technique studied investigates the use of rhythm, dynamics, space, and energy while disciplining the body and developing motor skills as a tool for creative self expression. The course introduces choreography retention and improvisation techniques for various jazz dance styles at a beginning level, as well as historical studies on topics surrounding American jazz dance pioneers, codified styles, cultural influences, and current trends.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Dance 14 or Equivalent Experience.

This course is a continuation of Dance 14, building on the intermediate jazz dance techniques, styles, movement vocabulary, kinesiological awareness, and historical knowledge of jazz dance in America. The course introduces new skills and movement variations from various jazz styles. Combinations further explore dance expression in jazz with complex dance sequences, varied musicality, and improvisation. The technique studied investigates the use of rhythm, dynamics, space, and energy while disciplining the body and developing motor skills as a tool for creative self expression at an intermediate level. Historical studies on topics surrounding American jazz dance pioneers, codified styles, cultural influences, and current trends will be included.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Dance 15 or Equivalent Experience.

This course is a continuation of Dance 15, building on the advanced jazz dance techniques, styles, movement vocabulary, kinesiological awareness, and historical knowledge of jazz dance in America. The course focuses on advanced skills and movement variations from various jazz styles. Longer combinations further explore dance expression in jazz with complex dance sequences, intricate musicality, improvisation, and performance quality. The technique studied investigates the use of rhythm, dynamics, space, and energy while disciplining the body and developing motor skills as a tool for creative self expression at an advanced level. Historical studies on topics surrounding American jazz dance pioneers, codified styles, cultural influences, and current trends are included.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces a beginning level of tap dance technique and styles (including rhythm tap and Broadway tap), information about the cultural and historical origins of tap, and current trends and applications of tap in concert dance and musical theater. Emphasis will be on fundamental skills and rhythms, time steps, flash footwork, short combinations, and styling. Basic music theory, including notes, bars, phrases, time signatures and song structure, is also covered as it directly relates to tap dance. Historical studies on topics surrounding tap dance pioneers, codified styles, cultural influences, and current trends are included.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Dance 17 or Equivalent Experience.

This course builds on DANCE 17 and focuses on intermediate-level tap dance technique, styles (including rhythm tap and Broadway tap), the cultural and historical origins of tap, and current trends and applications of tap in concert dance and musical theater. Students will focus on more complex steps, intricate, syncopated rhythms, tonal clarity, and speed. Different musical styles will be introduced relating rhythms, time signatures, and musical structures to tap styles. Emphasis will be on refining technical skills and executing more complex choreography while exploring elements of improvisation. Historical studies on topics surrounding tap dance pioneers, codified styles, cultural influences, and current trends are included.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

This course gives students the opportunity to learn various social dance forms based on the DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association) American Style bronze syllabus at a beginning level. It is designed for students with no dance experience as well as experienced dance students who want to be introduced to social dance forms new to them. Examples of ballroom dance forms that may be included are: Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Samba. The course will focus on exploring the differences and similarities among styles while also developing coordination skills, dance technique, understanding the musical structure and terminology for each dance along with elements of body placement, style and partnering techniques and characteristics of each dance. Critical analysis of ballroom dance choreography, along with its cultural significance, history and origins as an art form, are also emphasized.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

IGETC AREA 3A (Arts)

Satisfies Global Citizenship

• Prerequisite: None.
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a comparative and integrative study of world dance styles of the United States. Included is the study of Native American, European American, African American, Chicano/Latin American, and Asian American dance styles from their historical origins to the present. The study of dance traditions from both the technical and cultural perspective is presented in relation to social, theatrical and artistic dance. Observation and descriptive skills are learned through films, live performances and lectures.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

Both dance majors and non-majors learn specific world dance styles within a given semester; the study of the music, art, and costume of the particular style is also included. The dance techniques learned will serve as preparation for the World Dance Performance Course (Dance 57A).

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

Formerly Dance 21.

This course introduces students to the theatrical, social, and religious traditions of Asian/Pacific Dance in its cultural context. The movement techniques of Sundanese, Javanese, Hawaiian, and Tahitian dance will be studied as well as the relationship of the dances to music, myth, and character.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Advisory: Dance 21A.

This course offers an intermediate level of Asian/Pacific dance technique with an emphasis on developing aesthetic concepts and principles of movement vocabulary of Bali, Sumatra, Samoa, and Maori dances. Students will learn techniques of traditional Asian Pacific story-telling through dance with emphasis on use of the hands, body language, and facial expression. Instruction will also include study of history, lifestyle, family system/values, as well as the European and Western influences on both traditional and contemporary Asian Pacific dance, religion, cultural arts, and politics.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is a Mexican dance class which introduces techniques and styles of traditional Mexican dances. Movements are taught as students learn authentic regional dances and study indigenous and outside influences, historical impact, costumes and music. The dance techniques learned will serve as preparation for Global Motion World Dance Company performance classes (Dance 57A and Dance 57B).

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Dance 22 or equivalent Experience.

This course is an intermediate level course in the content and technique of traditional Mexican dance. Lecture topics include: the history of additional states of Mexico not included in beginning Mexican dance, the culture of those people past and present, European and African influences, impact on the indigenous people, the influence of religion, music, art, and popular styles. Dance technique topics include: placement, intermediate level footwork, rhythm patterns, intermediate level dances and choreography. The dance techniques learned will serve as preparation for the Global Motion World Dance Company performance courses (Dance 57A and Dance 57B).

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces students to the movement and music of Flamenco Dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. Dance techniques are studied in relationship to Cantos or Flamenco song, and compared to Spanish classical and folk dance.

Dance 24 serves as preparation for Dance 57A, the Global Motion performance class. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Advisory: DANCE 24.

This course offers an intermediate level of Flamenco dance with emphasis on aesthetic concepts and principles of traditional and contemporary Flamenco dance movement along with an understanding of Flamenco rhythms, accents, and nuances. Course content will include in-depth study of Gypsy dance movement and culture, “cante” (singing), the Andalusian aesthetic, Bulerias, Tangos, Sevillanas, and several other “Palos” (Flamenco genres defined by their melody, rhythm, and point of origin). Correct body alignment and placement will be stressed with the goal of mastering intermediate level steps, footwork, and rhythmic patterns. Students will critically analyze this global dance form in relation to current and historical contexts.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is an introduction to the study of African dance with an emphasis on West African traditional and contemporary dances. Emphasis is on techniques of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Dunham Technique.

Dance 25 serves as preparation for Dance 57A, the Global Motion performance class. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.