Classes Taught

Summer 2023

DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 Credits

Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16350

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/30/2023 - 06/29/2023

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 16350 Students may contact instructor at: harper.piver@mesacc.edu

Fall 2023

DAN131 Ballet I 1 Credits

Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17602
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

8 of 15
Seats Available

DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 Credits

An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance.

Prerequisites: None.

Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Course Notes: This class functions as a Dance Company. Live on-line and face-to-face rehearsal times may vary. A rehearsal calendar will be given to all students on the first day of class.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17609
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

12 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 17609: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Auditions will be held during the week prior to the start of classes each semester. Students wishing to audition should contact Dance Program Director Jennifer Seigle (jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu) for audition information. Students in DAN150/DAN155 will engage in a rigorous rehearsal process for multiple dances, which will be performed in the formal Dance Concert. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduled class meetings. In addition to regular rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A rehearsal schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. For information, please contact Dance Concert Director Jennifer Seigle at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu.

DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 Credits

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Course Notes: This class functions as a Dance Company. Live on-line and face-to-face rehearsal times may vary. A rehearsal calendar will be given to all students on the first day of class.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19398
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

12 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 19398 Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Auditions will be held during the week prior to the start of classes each semester. Students wishing to audition should contact Dance Program Director Jennifer Seigle (jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu) for audition information. Students in DAN150/DAN155 will engage in a rigorous rehearsal process for multiple dances, which will be performed in the formal Dance Concert. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduled class meetings. In addition to regular rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A rehearsal/class meeting schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. For information, please contact Dance Concert Director Jennifer Seigle at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu.

DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3 Credits

Exploration of rhythm in dance performance, choreography and pedagogy. Emphasis on the basic understanding of rhythm and cultivating awareness of rhythm in everyday life. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33614
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

12 of 15
Seats Available

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