College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes
DANCE
Please refer to the DANCE repeatability policy in the catalog for
requirements and limitations to repeat these courses.
Directed study courses are offered at the KTD and IVC campus.
DANC 112 1.5 units
Dancing in America (HIP HOP emphasized)
"Dancing in America" is an introduction to the basic skills of a variety
of dance styles indigenous to America, to be selected from such forms as
street dance, ballroom, movement games, jazz, and tap. Two or three of
these forms will be selected per semester, for examination of their
historical and sociocultural backgrounds, movement theory, and execution
of technique and style. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1828 Weldon S
MW 5:30-6:50pm, KTD/DL101
DANCERCISE, DANCERCISE II
(DANC 117, 118)
Total fitness through rhythmic movement, aerobics, strengthening, and
relaxation exercises. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 117 1.5 units
Dancercise
An introduction to a variety of dance styles including Latin, Swing, Hip
Hop, Jazz and Disco with an emphasis on total fitness, endurance, strength
and flexibility. Some Yoga and Pilates techniques introduced for stress
reduction, relaxation and prevention of injury. Instructor supervised
demonstrations and performances are designed to assist the student in
reaching a satisfactory level of skill through repeated practice.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1829 Graham D
C MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 118 1.5 units
Dancercise II
An introduction to a variety of dance styles including Latin, Swing,
Disco, Hip Hop, Jazz and ballet and modern with an emphasis on total
fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility and relaxation as well as
prevention of injury. Some Yoga and Pilates techniques introduced in the
warm ups and cool down. Instructor supervised demonstrations and
performances are designed to assist the student in reaching a satisfactory
level of skill through repeated practice. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1830 Graham D
C MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 119 1.5 units
African-Haitian Dance
A beginning level dance class designed to introduce the students to the
basics of African-Haitian dance. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1831 Jones D
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 121 1.5 units
Popular Dance Styles (HIP HOP emphasized)
A beginning level dance class focusing on the exploration of a variety of
popular dance styles of the twentieth century. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1832 Jones D
T 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
JAZZ DANCE I, II, III, IV
(DANC 122, 123, 224, 225)
DANC 122, students will learn rhythmic exercises, sequences, isolations,
turns, combinations, and polyrhythmic movement. DANC 123, enhances the
development of intermediate level jazz dance technique. Students will
learn intermediate level jazz choreography. DANC 224, enhances the
development of advanced level jazz dance technique. Students will learn
advanced level jazz choreography. DANC 225, emphasis on the development of
high-level advanced jazz dance technique. Students will learn professional
level jazz choreography. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 122 1.5 units
Jazz Dance I
1833 Jones D
Sat 9:10-12noon, KTD/DL101
1834 Jones D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 123 1.5 units
Jazz Dance II
Prerequisite: DANC 122 ADVISED
1835 Jones D
J F 9:10-12noon, KTD/DL101
1836 Jones D
Sat 9:10-12noon, KTD/DL101
1837 Jones D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
5083 Scofield A
Th 6:10-9pm, IVC/MW170
DANC 224 1.5 units
Jazz Dance III
Prerequisite: DANC 123 ADVISED
1851 Jones D
J F 9:10-12noon, KTD/DL101
5084 Scofield A
Th 6:10-9pm, IVC/MW170
DANC 225 1.5 units
Jazz Dance IV
Prerequisite: DANC 224 ADVISED
1852 Jones D
J F 9:10-12noon, KTD/DL101
5085 Scofield A
Th 6:10-9pm, IVC/MW170
BALLET I, II, III, IV
(DANC 126, 127B, 228B, 229B)
DANC 126, introduction to classical ballet for beginners. Students learn
the vocabulary and movements of elementary barre and center work with
emphasis on proper body alignment, increased flexibility, and fluidity of
movement. DANC 127B, intermediate ballet technique with emphasis on
alignment, placement, leg articulation, strength, and flexibility. DANC
228B, additional technical work, as well as exploration of major ballet
styles (romantic, classical, contemporary) will be covered through
videotape, discussion, and practice of ballet variations. DANC 229B, a
continuation skills developed in DANC 228B. Emphasis on integrating the
dancers' physical skills of equilibrium, extension, elevation and
endurance with the intellectual and emotional skills that creates the
artistry of the advanced dancer. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 126 1.5 units
Ballet I
1838 Tanner S
N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/DL101
1839 Graham D
E MW 4-5:20pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 127B 2.0 units
Ballet II
Prerequisite: DANC 126 ADVISED
1840 Kuhn K
TTh 5:10-7pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 228B 2.0 units
Ballet III
Prerequisite: DANC 127A OR B ADVIS
1853 Kuhn K
TTh 5:10-7pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 229B 2.0 units
Ballet IV
Prerequisite: DANC 228A OR B ADVIS
1854 Kuhn K
TTh 5:10-7pm, KTD/DL101
MODERN DANCE I, II, III, IV
(DANC 130A, 131AB, 232, 240)
DANC 130A, development of proficiency in the beginning level of modern
dance technique -- positioning, alignment, centering and balance as
applied to turns, falls, extensions and movement in and through space.
DANC 131A/B, development of proficiency in the intermediate level of
modern dance technique. DANC 232, skills and training in advanced modern
technique, learning technical control as it relates to anatomical
structure. Attention given to student as performer and to the uniqueness
of his/her movement expression. DANC 240, Skills and training in
semiprofessional modern technique, learning technical control as it
relates to anatomical structure. Attention given to development of
technically and artistically proficient performers. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
DANC 130A 1.5 units
Modern Dance I
1841 Kuhn K, Tanner S
A MW 9:10-10:30am, KTD/DL101
(Hawkins and Limon Technique emphasized)
DANC 131A 1.5 units
Modern Dance II
Prerequisite: DANC 130A OR B ADVIS
1842 Scofield A
F 4:10-7pm, KTD/DL101
(Limon Technique emphasized)
DANC 131B 2.0 units
Modern Dance II
Prerequisite: DANC 130A OR B ADVIS
1843 Kuhn K
G TTh 9:10-11am, KTD/DL101
(Hawkins Technique emphasized)
DANC 232 2.0 units
Modern Dance III
Prerequisite: DANC 131 ADVISED
1855 Kuhn K
G TTh 9:10-11am, KTD/DL101
(Hawkins Technique emphasized)
DANC 240 2.0 units
Modern Dance IV
Prerequisite: DANC 232 ADVISED
1856 Kuhn K
G TTh 9:10-11am, KTD/DL101
(Hawkins Technique emphasized)
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE I, II
(DANC 132, 133)
Dance 132, integrates dancing, acting and singing in selections from the
Broadway musical stage. The students will have an opportunity to perform
in a final recital. Students will study a variety of the choreographic
styles of the great Broadway choreographers such as Bob Fosse, Jerome
Robbins, Michael Bennett, Robert Alton, Agnes De Mille, Jack Cole and
others. No experience necessary. DANC 133, integrates acting, singing,
dancing in choreographed numbers from the many styles found in musical
theatre -- from vaudeville and tap dance to chorus line and jazz. Students
put together a final musical theatre Cabaret show. (Please refer to Dance
repeatability policy in the catalog for requirements and limitations to
repeat this course.) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 132 1.5 units
Musical Theatre Dance I
1844 Weldon S
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 133 1.5 units
Musical Theatre Dance II
Prerequisite: DANC 132 ADVISED
1845 Weldon S
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/DL101
THE ART OF CHOREOGRAPHY I, II
(DANC 135, 136)
DANC 135, beginning levels of technique in choreography including form,
content, design, shape, focus, dynamics, rhythm, and phrasing as related
to movement in time and space. Opportunities to learn to choreograph solo
and small group pieces. DANC 136, students will further their learning of
choreography skills including form, content, and design as it relates to
space, time, and energy. Students will utilize the creative process as
they choreograph solo, small, and large group pieces in traditional and
avant-garde compositional forms. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 135 2.5 units
Art of Choreography I
1846 Weldon S
M MW 10:40-12:30pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 136 2.5 units
Art of Choreography II
Prerequisite: DANC 135 ADVISED
1847 Weldon S
M MW 10:40-12:30pm, KTD/DL101
DANC 142 1.5 units
Tap Dance
This course will familiarize the student with the technique, terminology
and history of a variety of tap dance styles such as Latin, Soft Shoe,
Rhythm Tap, Irish, American (or Musical Theatre Style) and Buck and Wing.
The course will include basic footwork, warm up sequences and progressions
developed into dances. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1848 Weldon S
TTh 5:25-6:45pm, KTD/DL102
DANC 154 1.0 unit
Production Workshop I
Designed to give students the opportunity to take part in the planning and
execution of a dance performance. (Please refer to Dance repeatability
policy in the catalog for requirements and limitations to repeat this
course.) Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1849 2/14-5/23 Scofield A, Jones D, Weldon S
2.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
Note: Instructor changed from Staff, Jones D, Weldon S
to Scofield A, Jones D, Weldon S
DANC 160 1.0 unit
Intro to Dance Performance Skills
Basic skills of rehearsal and performance. Development of projection,
stage presence, mastering stage space and artistic expression. Students
perform in and/or choreograph for group, small groups, duet or solo pieces
that are presented in a studio venue. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1850 2/14-5/23 Weldon S
2.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
Musical Theatre Cabaret show is TBA.
DANCE COMPANY
(DANC 241ABCD)
Students rehearse and perform faculty choreography in a formal concert
(predetermined number of scheduled performances). Focus on technique,
choreographic phrasing, artistry and performance presence. Audition
required, to be held F 2/1, 6pm and Sat 2/2, 12 noon DL101. (Attend one
audition only.) Rehearsals are TBA. For dancers at intermediate level and
above in modern, ballet, jazz or musical theater styles. (Please refer to
the DANCE repeatability policy in the catalog for requirements and
limitations to repeat this course.) Performances F's & Sat's; 3/28, 29;
4/4, 5 at 8pm in the Fine Arts Theater, Kentfield. For further information
call 485-9315. Contact Person: Kristi Kuhn. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 241A 3.0 units
Dance Company
Prerequisite: AUDITION
1857 2/14-4/05 Dance Faculty
12.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
DANC 241B 4.0 units
Dance Company
Prerequisite: AUDITION
1858 2/14-4/05 Dance Faculty
16.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
DANC 241C 5.0 units
Dance Company
Prerequisite: AUDITION
1859 2/14-4/05 Dance Faculty
21hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
DANC 241D 6.0 units
Dance Company
Prerequisite: AUDITION
1860 2/14-4/05 Dance Faculty
25.3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/DL101
Late start 2/14.
MUSICAL PRODUCTION: DANCE
(DANC 260ABC)
Dancing in the scheduled musical theatre production, "A Midsummer Night's
Dream". Work on the script and musical score will also be included. See
Drama 260 for more information. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
DANC 260A 1.0 unit
Musical Production: Dance
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
1864 1/22-3/16 Tanner S
5.3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
DANC 260B 2.0 units
Musical Production: Dance
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
1865 1/22-3/16 Tanner S
10.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
DANC 260C 3.0 units
Musical Production: Dance
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
1866 1/22-3/16 Tanner S
16hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
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