Course Descriptions

DANCE
All Dance classes require critical thinking to satisfactorily complete the course.

185 Directed Studies (1)
This course allows students to pursue directed studies in Dance on a contract basis, under the direction of a supervising instructor.

225 Yoga Skills (1)
An ancient form of movement involving prescribed postures and breathing techniques. Yoga helps to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and balance.

228 Body Conditioning (1)
This course combines aerobics with Pilates, dance, yoga and free weights for overall conditioning.

229 Body Dynamics (1)
This course combines aerobics with weight training and stretching for overall conditioning. Body mechanics, nutrition and diet information will also be provided.

431 Modern Dance (1)
Instruction and practice in the basic skills and techniques of various modern dance forms.

434 Ballet (1)
Students will be trained in classical ballet techniques. Correct placement and execution of movements will be emphasized.

437 Jazz Dance (1)
This course will train students in a variety of jazz dance techniques and principles.

440 Social Dance l (1)
All levels learn various social ballroom dances including salsa, swing, waltz, rumba, tango and others.

460 Ballet Techniques (1)
This course teaches traditional ballet techniques and principles. This course will emphasis not only the correct placement and execution of a wide variety of ballet movements, but will also teach the terminology and history of the movements.

462 Modern Dance - (1)
Students develop coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular strength while learning various modern dance techniques.

463 Modern Jazz Dance - (1)
This course provides instruction in the technique, principles, terminology and practice of modern jazz dance.

470 Step Aerobics (1)
This course will teach the student how to safely exercise aerobically using a step bench.

630 Aerobic Super Circuit Laboratory (1)
Using fundamentals of exercise physiology each student will assess his/her level of physical fitness and, using this information, develop, design and implement a personalized exercise program.

666 Body Conditioning (1)
This course combines aerobics with Pilates, dance, yoga and free weights for overall conditioning.

668 Body Dynamics (1)
This course is a combination of aerobic and calisthenics activities. Emphasis is on physical fitness through
r egular exercise. Body mechanics, nutrition and diet information will also be provided.

814 Dance Production (2)
This course offers instruction in choreographic techniques culminating in a student dance production. Students will be responsible for choreographing and performing a variety of dances. This course is open to all levels.

822 Dance Rehearsals and Performances (1)
This course is structured rehearsal time culminating in a student dance production. Students participate as dancers and or choreographers.

911 Cooperative Education – Dance (1)
Cooperative education is an intern type of work experience for future dance professionals where the employer and the college partner to ensure that the student receives on-the-job training and unit credit for dance-related work experience.