Quick Links
Jennifer Seigle
Residential Faculty - Dance
480-461-7597 (alt)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Classes Taught
Fall 2022
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance | 3 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29924 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
|
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
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. |
||||||
| 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 |
35776 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuTh |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Class Started |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28750 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28753 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28755 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
||
|
Notes: Class 28755 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 DAN141 will engage in a rigorous rehearsal process for multiple dances, including dances by student choreographers, which may be performed in the formal Dance Concert, the Dance Scholarship Showcase, or at other Dance events. 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. |
||||||
| 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. 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 |
28756 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
||
|
Notes: Class 28756: 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. 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 |
30820 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
||
|
Notes: Class 30820 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. |
||||||
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28777 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
|
08/20/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
||
Fall Flex Start 2022
| DAN282AA | Service-Learning Experience in Dance | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35703 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
|
09/06/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
||
Spring 2023
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33693 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28723 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30783 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
|
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
|
Notes: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduledclass 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. Students registered in DAN141 may also be invited to enroll in DAN150. |
||||||
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28741 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
|
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Open 5 of 5 |
||
|
Notes: Class 28741 Students may contact instructor at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu |
||||||
| DAN298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33907 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
Independent Study
Lab
|
01/20/2023 - 03/10/2023 |
Fr |
12:00 PM - 1:40 PM |
Open 5 of 5 |
|
Notes: Class 33907 enrollment in Special Projects is by audition only. For audition information, please contact the Dance Program Director: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu |
||||||
Spring Flex Start 2023
| DAN220 | Dance Career Preparation | 3 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This course provides foundational skills for employment in the field of dance including career research; development of promotional materials; interview and audition preparation; and entrepreneurial strategies for achieving educational and career goals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or permission of Instructor. |
||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33735 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
|
03/20/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Fr |
12:00 PM - 1:40 PM |
Open 12 of 12 |
|
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. |
||||||
Degrees & Awards
JD, summa cum laude, Southwestern Law School
MFA, Dance, University of Colorado, Boulder
BA, Theatre, California State University, Northridge
MCC directories are not to be used for commercial or political solicitation of college employees by mail, email or telephone. MCC treats all student information as confidential.