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• Advisory: DANCE 27 or equivalent experience.

This course offers an intermediate level of Brazilian dance with an emphasis on further developing aesthetic concepts and principles of traditional and contemporary Afro-Brazilian dance movement. Course content will include in-depth study of orixa dance movement, introduction to the Silvestre Technique, folkloric dances from the Northeastern region of Brazil, contemporary Afro-Bahian dances and further development of these living dance genres in performance. Correct body alignment and placement will be stressed with the goal of mastering new steps, more advanced footwork, rhythmic patterns and critical analysis of this global dance form.

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

This course introduces students to the movement, music, and costumes of Middle Eastern/North African Dance. In this course students will examine historic culture and modern developments in this dance genre. Students will study the origins of Middle Eastern/North African dance techniques, rhythms, and terminology.

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

Formerly DANCE 31.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of classical ballet technique with an emphasis on body alignment/placement. The class focuses on foundational level ballet technique and musicality, progressing from barre to center work. Basic movement vocabulary is introduced to implement strength, coordination, and flexibility. This course is intended to prepare students for 31B.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 31A.

This course develops beginning level concepts and principles of classical ballet technique with an emphasis on body alignment/placement. The class focuses on building consistency in the fundamental concepts of ballet technique and musicality, progressing from barre to center work at the beginning level. Movement vocabulary and phrases further develop strength, coordination, and flexibility. This course is a continuation of Dance 31A, preparing for Dance 32A.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 31B or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 32.

This course offers a beginning/low-intermediate level of classical ballet technique with an emphasis on developing aesthetic concepts and principles of classical ballet form. Class focuses on improving alignment/placement through barre and center combinations, enhancing coordination and musicality. Movement vocabulary and phrases are designed to improve strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance at a beginning/low-intermediate level. This course prepares students for 32B.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 32A or equivalent experience.

This course offers a low-intermediate level of classical ballet technique with an emphasis on refining aesthetic concepts and principles of classical ballet form. The class focuses on maintaining alignment/placement through barre and center combinations, with the goal of performing more intricate steps and movement vocabulary. Course progresses through low-intermediate level ballet steps and phrases designed to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and musicality. This course is a continuation of 32A.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 32 or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 33.

This course is designed to introduce the concepts and principles of classical ballet technique at the intermediate level. Dance 33A is taught in the classically accepted manner of learning ballet technique. Exercises at the barre and centre will incorporate combinations of movements practiced to various musical rhythms and dynamics. This course facilitates students learning of other dance styles, and prepares the dancer 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 33A or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 34.

This course is designed for students to continue to master concepts and principles of intermediate ballet technique with an emphasis on the development of improving technical ability. Exercises at the barre and the centre will continue to incorporate combinations of movements practiced to various musical rhythms and dynamics. This course will introduce concepts of dance kinesiology and injury prevention as well as prepare the dancer 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 33B or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 35.

This course is designed for the students with a sound understanding and mastery of ballet technique at an intermediate/advanced level of ability. Extensive ballet terminology, complex combinations of movements, diverse musical rhythms and dynamics will be introduced throughout the semester. This course will emphasize strengthening the student’s technical ability and preparing the student for study at the advanced level of ballet technique. Study of kinesiology and injury prevention will be included as well as preparation 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 34A or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 36.

This course is designed for the student at the advanced level of ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on maintaining the advanced level of technique the dancer has achieved. Extensive ballet terminology, intricate movement combinations, diverse musical rhythms and dynamics will be centered both at barre and centre. This course will prepare students for auditions and stage performance experience in professional fields, as well as guide the student to devise the movement combinations for the class in anticipation of future teaching responsibilities. Study of kinesiology and injury prevention will continue to be included. 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.

Formerly DANCE 41.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of contemporary modern dance technique, emphasizing body alignment/placement. The class focuses on foundational-level contemporary/modern dance technique, musicality, and creative experience. The basic movement vocabulary is introduced to implement strength, coordination, and flexibility. This course is intended to prepare students for 41B.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 41A.

This course develops beginning level concepts and principles of contemporary modern dance technique with an emphasis on body alignment/placement. The class focuses on building consistency in the fundamental concepts of contemporary modern dance technique and musicality with progressions in center floor, level changes/floor work, and locomotor sequences at the beginning level. Movement vocabulary and phrases further develop strength, coordination, and flexibility. This course is a continuation of DANCE 41A, preparing for DANCE 42A.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 41B or equivalent experience.

Formerly DANCE 42.

This course offers a beginning/low-intermediate level of contemporary modern dance technique. Class focuses on improving alignment/placement while enhancing coordination and musicality in contemporary modern dance technique including progressions in center floor, level changes/floor work, and locomotor sequences. Movement vocabulary and phrases are designed to improve strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance with an emphasis on developing aesthetic concepts and principles of contemporary modern dance. at a beginning/low-intermediate level. This course prepares students for 42B.

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

• Advisory: DANCE 42A or equivalent experience.

This course offers a low-intermediate level of contemporary modern dance technique. Class focuses on maintaining alignment/placement through progressions in center floor, level changes/floor work, and locomotor sequence with the goal of performing more intricate steps and movement vocabulary. The course progresses through low intermediate level contemporary modern dance steps and phases designed to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and musicality with an emphasis on developing aesthetic concepts and principles of contemporary modern dance. This course is a continuation of 42A.

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.

Satisfies Global Citizenship

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

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.