Sara Jean Malan McDonald
Adjunct Faculty
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33925 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024 |
Class Ended |
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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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| 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 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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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 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz 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 |
32334 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32335 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Class Ended |
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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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| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32336 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires successful completion of Level II. |
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Spring 2025
| 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 |
26452 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 12 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the MESA CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE! Enrollment in this course is by audition only. 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 schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students registered in Dance Performance must also register for one Dance Technique course. For audition information, please visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/exercise-science/dance-program/performance-opportunities |
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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 |
26459 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 12 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the MESA CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE! Enrollment in this course is by audition only. 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 schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students registered in Dance Performance must also register for one Dance Technique course. For audition information, please visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/exercise-science/dance-program/performance-opportunities |
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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 |
31535 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 12 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform with the MESA CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE! Enrollment in this course is by audition only. 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 schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students registered in Dance Performance must also register for one Dance Technique course. For audition information, please visit our website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/exercise-science/dance-program/performance-opportunities |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31528 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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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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| Book Information | ||||||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz 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 |
27279 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Open 9 of 15 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28506 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Open 9 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 28506 Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Level I and the permission of your Level I instructor. |
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| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28507 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM |
Open 9 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 28507 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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