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This course is a beginning level modern dance technique class with an emphasis on body alignment/placement, an introduction to kinesiological awareness, movement in space, modern dance terminology and introduction to historical forms of modern dance in the United States. This course focuses on foundational technique, creative experiences, conditioning and stretching exercises to improve and enhance each dancer’s strength, limberness and flexibility. Historical studies on topics surrounding modern 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.

• Advisory: DANCE 41 or equivalent experience.

This course offers a beginning/intermediate level of modern dance technique with an emphasis on further developing aesthetic concepts and principles of movement learned in Dance 41. Correct body alignment and stance will continue to be stressed throughout the semester and technique combinations will be added with the goal of mastering new steps and terminology. More complete use of body parts, complex movement phrasing and vocabularies, and new technical skills will be introduced in class.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 42 or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 43.

This course is an intermediate level of contemporary modern dance technique with an emphasis on developing technical and compositional skills. Dance 43 will embrace increased range of motion, more complex phrases with various musicality, and more in depth analysis of movement and choreography. This class is intended for dance majors.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 43A or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 44.

This course is designed for students to continue to master concepts and principles of intermediate modern dance technique with an emphasis on the development of improving technical ability. Dance 43B introduces compositional skills, diverse movement phrases with different styles, changes of levels, and increased “air” skills with multiple turns. This class is designed to prepare students for stage performance experience. This class is intended for dance majors.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 43B or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 45.

This course is an intermediate-advanced modern dance technique, continuation of Dance 43B. The ability to transfer, invert and do phrases in retrograde, as well as use dynamic physicality (high energy changes in levels and dynamics) is explored. Repertory excerpts are also included in this course. This class is designed to prepare students for stage performance experience.This class is intended for dance majors.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 44A or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 46.

This course is designed for students at an advanced level of contemporary modern dance technique. Emphasis is placed on maintaining the advanced level of technique the dancer has achieved. The ability to transfer, invert and do phrases in retrograde, as well as use dynamic physicality (high energy changes in levels and dynamics) is explored. Original and traditional repertory excerpts are also included in this course. This class is designed to prepare students for stage performance experience. Students majoring in dance should prepare audition for transfer. This class is intended for dance majors.

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

• Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Dance 5 offers an overview of dance in historical, cultural, political, and social contexts. This course covers the historical development of dance as a performing art through the periods of history from the pre-historic era through the 21st Century. This class investigates the origin, tradition, and development of theatrical dance styles, including ballet, modern, postmodern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, world dance forms and contemporary. Examining dance as a performing art as well as a medium of social, cultural, and individual expression is emphasized through the comprehensive study of dance works and dance artists.

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

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

This course offers performance experience and is organized as a contemporary modern dance company with fully produced concerts and dance productions. Students participate as dancers and choreographers. Students explore artistic expression through learning movement composition and repertory from professional faculty, guest choreographers and student choreographers. Styles may include traditional modern, contemporary, postmodern fusion, contemporary ballet, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, performance art and mixed media. Students develop new vocabulary and creativity from related dance-theatre forms for personal artistic expression. Students will participate in community outreach by performing in local schools, campus wide activities, as well as American College Dance Association and other conferences. Students will also learn how to transfer a dance work from the rehearsal studio to a professional stage, using the elements of staging, lighting, scenery/props, and make-up for various styles of dance productions. The process of touring with a production, site selection and fundamentals of arts management will be introduced. This performance class is intended for dance majors. This performance class is intended for dance majors. Recommended dance experience in Dance 10 or any Ballet, World, or Modern Dance Course (Dance 11-29, 31, 32, 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 60-63).

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

• Prerequisite: Audition required.
• Advisory: Any Ballet or Modern Dance Course (DANCE 31-36, 41-46).

*Maximum UC credit for DANCE 55B and DANCE 59A is 4 units.

This course offers students the opportunity to perform modern dance in repertory. Dance majors perform works in new and varied settings to a variety of audiences including the Jazz Music Series, Studio Stage Concerts, and community performances.

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

This course provides on-site exploration and application of stage production skills (staging, lighting, make-up) for modern dance repertory performance. Students will also learn about the process of touring a production.

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

Satisfies Global Citizenship

• Corequisite: DANCE 10 or any Ballet, World, or Modern Dance Course (DANCE 11-29, 31-38, 41-44B).

This course offers performance experience in a world dance company. World dance forms are learned, refined, and presented in order to experience cultural identity, preservation, and global citizenship. Students audition as dancers and choreographers. Students rehearse and perform styles of world dances which may include African, Mexican, Asian, European, American, Jazz, Tap, Middle Eastern, and Latin. Students work with faculty choreographers, as well as professional guest choreographers. Students will participate in community outreach by performing in local schools, campus wide activities, as well as American College Dance Association and other conferences. Students will also learn how to transfer a dance work from the rehearsal studios to a professional stage, using the elements of staging, lighting, scenery/props, and make-up for various styles of dance productions. This performance class is intended for dance majors. Recommended dance experience in Dance 11-29, 31, 32, 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 60-63.

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

• Prerequisite: Audition required.
• Advisory: Any Ballet, World, or Modern Dance Course (DANCE 21-36, 41-46).

This course offers students the opportunity to perform different world dance styles in repertory in a community outreach program. Dance majors perform works in new and varied settings to a variety of audiences and encourage and inform high school students who are potential college dance majors. Recommended dance experience in Dance 15, 16, 21-25, 27, 29, 33-36, 43-46.

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

Students will learn stage production (staging, lighting, scenery, make-up) for world dance performance. Students will also learn about the process of touring with a production.

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

• Prerequisite: Audition required.
• Advisory: Any Ballet Course (DANCE 31-38).

*Maximum UC credit for DANCE 55B and 59A is 4 units.

This course offers performance experience as a ballet dance company. Students audition, rehearse, and perform ballet. Students work with professional choreographers.

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

IGETC AREA 3A (Arts)

This course provides a focused study of prominent figures and events that have shaped the development of dance in the 20th and 21st century. The emphasis will be on dance as a performing art in the United States and Western Europe, acknowledging the broader cultural influences that have shaped the major movements of modern, postmodern, and contemporary dance. Considering historical, cultural, and theoretical context, this course is designed to foster critical thinking, and research skills.

Dance majors are recommended to complete Dance 5 prior to enrolling in Dance 6. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets (see smc.edu/dance) is required along with written assignments.

This experiential movement course provides tools for developing personal artistic expression through movement, in support of composition and performance. Students will develop tools and techniques for creative movement generation through guided improvisational prompts and scores. This course encourages students to explore a range of movement possibilities, and to think broadly about individual expression. Appropriate for all levels, dance majors and non-majors.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 60 or equivalent experience.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of dance choreography and the principles of compositional craft. Students will explore tools for movement invention, motif and phrase development, spatial design, and architecture of bodies in space through creative process. Course content centers on the creation of dance choreography as a form of human expression through application of formal design elements, and development of a unique creative voice. Solo and Group forms are explored. Methods of learning include guided movement studies, solo and group presentations, viewing of live and recorded concert dance, peer feedback, and discussion. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 61 or equivalent experience.

This course focuses on intermediate compositional craft with an emphasis on developing choreographic skills for duet and small groups. Students study design concepts, and analyze elements of choreographic form, styles and trends.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 60 or equivalent experience.

This course focuses on the interplay of choreographic principles, design, technology, and movement elements to create dance compositions in various genres. Students will learn choreographic techniques and perspectives for a specific context such as commercial dance, street dance, world dance, musical theater, and dance for camera, to expand compositional proficiency and in preparation for submission to student performance courses (Dance 55A and Dance 57A) and professional opportunities.

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

This course focuses on the relationship between music and dance. Students investigate and learn music fundamentals, music and dance styles, improvisational and compositional skills for today’s artistic world. Attendance at dance productions for which students must purchase tickets is required.

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