Sara Jean Malan McDonald

Faculty - OYO

Performing Arts and Production

Performing Arts and Production

480-461-7597

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 Credits

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.

Course Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17497
Dobson Campus

HW 849
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Closed
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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17498
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026

Class Ended

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 Credits

Level one jazz dance theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17367
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 Credits

Level two jazz dance theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17368
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

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.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 Credits

Level three jazz dance theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17369
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires successful completion of Level II.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Fall Flex Start 2026

DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 Credits

The process and practice of level I 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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15361
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Perform in the Fall Dance Concert!
Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions are open to all MCC Students and community members. No prior dance experience is required.
For information about upcoming auditions, please visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music-dance/dance-program/performance-opportunities.

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.
DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 Credits

The process and practice of level II dance performance.

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16576
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: Perform in the Fall Dance Concert!

Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held in August and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required.

For information about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597 or visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/exercise-science/dance-program/performance-opportunities

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.
DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 Credits

The process and practice of level III dance performance.

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17363
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: Perform in the Fall Dance Concert!

Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions will be held in August and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required.

For information about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597 or visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/exercise-science/dance-program/performance-opportunities

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.

Spring 2027

DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 Credits

Selective survey and historico-cultural analysis of hip hop arts, aesthetics and culture organized around the founding elements of DJing, MCing, B-boy and B-girling, graffiti arts and knowledge.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.
General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12093
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

21 of 25
Seats Available

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.
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
11654
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

5 of 15
Seats Available
DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11808
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

5 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 11808 Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Level I and the permission of your Level I instructor.
DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Credits

The process and practice of level IV dance performance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12274
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Open

7 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Enrollment in Dance Performance IV is by audition only. For information about auditions, please visit this page: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music-dance/dance-program/performance-opportunities.

To sign up for an audition, please use this form: https://forms.gle/yr6jtB8QSvkHdbdy6
For more information, please contact the instructor.
DAN264 Choreography I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12251
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

11 of 15
Seats Available
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
10296
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Notes: Enrollment in Dance Practicum requires permission of the instructor and completion of Choreography I.

Spring Flex Start 2027

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
12146
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
02/05/2027 – 05/14/2027
Fr
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Perform in the Spring Student Choreographer Showcase!

Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required.

For information about upcoming auditions, please visit our webpage: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music-dance/dance-program/performance-opportunities or contact the Music & Dance Department Office (480) 461-7575

In addition to weekly class meetings and rehearsals, all students in this course must complete shop hours, and attend costume fittings, weekend run reherasals and technical and dress rehearsals for the production. Students will also participate in at least one run-through prior to tech week. A production schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes.

To enroll in DAN141, students must be concurrently enrolled in at least one dance technique course.

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