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Jennifer Seigle, J.D.
Residential Faculty - Dance
Office: MU 43 - Room: MU9
480-461-7597
480-461-7597 (alt)
Office Hours
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| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ||||
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I look forward to seeing you in office hours. My office is located in the Music Building.
Profile
Jennifer Seigle is the Dance Program Director at Mesa Community College. Jennifer's career as a movement artist has taken her around the country as a director, choreographer, guest artist, movement coach, and master teacher. Choreography credits include: Roméo & Juliette (Arizona Opera), Amahl and the Night Visitors (Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts), Queen Margaret, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and As You Like It (all at Colorado Shakespeare Festival). Stage directing credits include: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (Arizona Opera), Lee Blessing’s Independence (Gardner Stages, Los Angeles), and Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, N. Hollywood, CA).
As an educator, Jennifer enjoys working with students to create interdisciplinary works of dance theatre. Academic credits include Director-Choreographer for: Satoh Makoto’s Dance of Angels Who Burn Their Own Wings (MFA Thesis Production at the University of Colorado), The Pajama Game and Crazy for You (both at Columbia Gorge School of Theatre); Choreographer for: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Long Beach City College) and The Brothers Grimm and Sisters Wild (California State University, Northridge); Movement coach for Beth Henley’s The Lucky Spot (Long Beach City College) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (University of Colorado). Jennifer has also created more than 20 works of original concert dance choreography for colleges across Southern California and the Southwest.
Prior to joining MCC, Jennifer was a member of the dance faculty at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Long Beach City College, Los Angeles City College, and Santa Barbara City Colleges. Jennifer holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a BA in Theatre from California State University, Northridge. She also holds a JD, summa cum laude, from Southwestern Law School, where she was named a Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Scholar. She is an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).
Classes Taught
Spring 2024
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29259 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Closed |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31246 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: Class 31246 Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Level I and the permission of your Level I instructor. |
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| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of modern dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26946 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Levels I and the permission of your Level I instructor. Please contact jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu for more information. |
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| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26947 |
Dobson Campus HEAP DANCE Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Class 26947: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Requires permission of the Dance Program Director. Students in DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 will participate in the formal Dance Concert. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduled class meetings. In addition to weekly class meetings (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 complete 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. |
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| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26955 |
Dobson Campus HEAP DANCE Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Class 26955: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Requires permission of the Dance Program Director. Students in DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 will participate in the formal Dance Concert. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduled class meetings. In addition to weekly class meetings (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 complete 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 |
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| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28999 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires completion of Levels I and II and a placement audition. Please contact the Dance Program Director (jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu) for more information and placement audition dates. |
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| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26960 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Closed |
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Notes: Class 26960 Enrollment in Dance Practicum requires permission of the instructor and completion of Choreography I. |
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Spring Flex Start 2024
| DAN298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
34968 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lab
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01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Fall 2024
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 Credits | ||||
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An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13615 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/23/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Fr |
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble and in the Fall Dance Concert! Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held on August 11 at 4pm, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. In addition to weekly class meetings/rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A production schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. If you have questions about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597. |
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| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13616 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble and in the Fall Dance Concert! Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held on August 11 at 4pm, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. In addition to weekly class meetings/rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A production schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. If you have questions about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597. |
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| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15171 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble and in the Fall Dance Concert! Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held on August 11 at 4pm, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. In addition to weekly class meetings/rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A production schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. If you have questions about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597. |
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| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32330 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble and in the Fall Dance Concert! Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held on August 11 at 4pm, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. In addition to weekly class meetings/rehearsals, all students in this course must attend all costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one full-concert run-through prior to tech week. A production schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. If you have questions about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance and their contemporary practice in the United States, and dance as a vital part of the human experience. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14555 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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09/05/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Th |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 19 of 20 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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33924 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 18 of 20 |
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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. |
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| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of modern dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13614 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/04/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:55 AM |
Open 13 of 15 |
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Notes: Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires successful completion of Level I or permission of the instructor. If you have not completed Level I but you would like to request special permission to move into Level II, please contact the dance program during the first week of classes for placement information. |
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| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15571 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/04/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:55 AM |
Open 13 of 15 |
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Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires completion of Levels I and II and a placement audition. Please contact the Dance Program Director (jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu) for more information and placement audition dates. |
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Degrees & Awards
JD, summa cum laude, Southwestern Law School
MFA, Dance, University of Colorado, Boulder
BA, Theatre, California State University, Northridge
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