Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 484 DAN236 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS JAZZ DANCE IV Theory and practice of jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN233 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN236 may be repeated for credit. DAN238 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD DANCE SEMINAR II Level II scientific evaluation and in-depth discussion of the theory and practice of work done in dance technique class. Prerequisites: DAN138 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: Any ballet, modern dance, or modern jazz dance technique course. DAN264 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CHOREOGRAPHY I Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prerequisites: None. DAN265 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CHOREOGRAPHY II Exploration of the craft of choreography at the intermediate level. Experimentation with the various approaches to contemporary choreography as established by 20th century artists. Prerequisites: DAN264. DAN280 / 2 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS DANCE PRACTICUM A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. DAN290AA / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS DAN290AB / 2 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS DAN290AC / 3 CREDITS / 9 PERIODS DANCE CONSERVATORY I An intensive course focusing on the theory and practice of dance technique including, but not limited to, ballet, modern dance, modern jazz, pilates, yoga and dance performance at the beginning level. Study of repertory and development of movement quality and performance skills. Includes an informal public showing of dance technique and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN290AA may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours; DAN290AB may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours; DAN290AC may be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours.