Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| 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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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
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17497
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Open 9 of 20 |
| 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
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17498
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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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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| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Level one jazz dance theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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17367
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 2 of 15 |
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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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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. |
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17368
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 2 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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| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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17369
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 2 of 15 |
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Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires successful completion of Level II. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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15361
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Fr
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Open 5 of 15 |
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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. |
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| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16576
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Fr
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Open 5 of 15 |
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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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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17363
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Dobson Campus
HEAP DANCE |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/11/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Fr
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Open 5 of 15 |
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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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