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Fall 2023

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
17602
Dobson Campus

West Gym
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Closed
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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17609
Dobson Campus

Dance Room
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 17609: 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 at the Dance Studio on the Southern & Dobson campus, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. Students in DAN150/DAN155 will engage in a rigorous rehearsal process for multiple dances. 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 costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals. 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. 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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19398
Dobson Campus

Dance Room
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 19398 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 at the Dance Studio on the Southern & Dobson campus, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. Students in DAN150/DAN155 will engage in a rigorous rehearsal process for multiple dances. 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 costume fittings, and technical and dress rehearsals. 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. For information, please contact Dance Concert Director Jennifer Seigle at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu.
DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3 Credits

Exploration of rhythm in dance performance, choreography and pedagogy. Emphasis on the basic understanding of rhythm and cultivating awareness of rhythm in everyday life. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33614
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

Spring 2024

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
26943
Dobson Campus

Dance Room
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 26943 Students may contact instructor at: harper.piver@mesacc.edu
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
31247
Dobson Campus

Dance Room
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Open

5 of 15
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29595

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

15 of 20
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.

Class 29595 Honors Program students only

Class 29595 Students may contact instructor at: harper.piver@mesacc.edu

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