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Jennifer Seigle
Residential Faculty - Dance
Office: MU 43 - Room: MU9
480-461-7597
480-461-7597 (alt)
Office Hours
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My office is located in the Music and Dance Building. To make an appointment with me during office hours, please use this link: https://calendar.app.google/ioymQ7NXStD7yBAm9
Profile
Professor Seigle is the Dance Program Director and Director of the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble at MCC. As an educator, Professor Seigle enjoys working with students to create interdisciplinary works of dance theatre. She has created more than 20 works of original concert dance choreography for colleges across Southern California and Arizona as well as new modern dance repertoire for the Portsmouth School of Ballet.
Her professional career outside of academia the country as a stage director, choreographer, guest artist, movement coach, and master teacher.
Stage Director credits include:
- Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (Arizona Opera)
- Lee Blessings Independence (Gardner Stages, Los Angeles)
- Things You Shouldnt Say Past Midnight (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, N. Hollywood, CA)
- The Pajama Game and Crazy for You (Columbia Gorge School of Theatre)
- The Dance of Angels Who Burn Their Own Wings (University of Colorado Loft Theatre)
Choreography credits include:
- Roméo & Juliette (Arizona Opera)
- Amahl and the Night Visitors (Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts)
- Queen Margaret, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and As You Like It (all at Colorado Shakespeare Festival)
- Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Long Beach City College)
- The Brothers Grimm and Sisters Wild (California State University, Northridge)
Movement coaching credits include: Beth Henleys The Lucky Spot (Long Beach City College) and A Midsummer Nights Dream (University of Colorado).
Professor Seigle studied Lewitzky Technique under Iris Pell and Fosse Technique under Cheryl Clark and Jennifer Nairn-Smith. Her training also includes studying the Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Viewpoints with SITI Company in New York. Professor Seigle was the founding Artistic Director of the Beacon Street Dance Project and a founding member of the Radical Trousers Movement Theatre. She is an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). Prior to joining MCC, Professor Seigle was a member of the dance faculty at the University of California Santa Barbara, Long Beach City College, Los Angeles City College, and Santa Barbara City College. She holds both an MFA in Dance (Choreography) and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Shakespeare from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a BA in Theatre (Directing) from California State University Northridge. She also holds a JD, summa cum laude, from Southwestern Law School, where she was named a Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Scholar and served as Editor in Chief of the Southwestern Law Review.
She looks forward to welcoming you to MCC Dance!
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 Credits | ||||
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An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13615 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/23/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Fr |
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Class Started |
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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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| 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 Started |
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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 Started |
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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 Started |
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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
| 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: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14555 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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09/05/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Th |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Class Started |
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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. |
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33924 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 1 of 20 |
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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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Spring 2025
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 Credits | ||||
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An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32172 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Perform in the Fall Dance Concert as a member of the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble! Enrollment in this course requires an audition. Auditions are generally held on the Friday prior to the start of classes, and 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 Dance Program Director at (480) 461-7597. In addition to weekly class meetings and rehearsals, all students in this course must complete shop hours, attend costume fittings, weekend run throughs 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. To enroll in DAN141, students must be concurrently enrolled in at least one dance technique course. Students participating in the Fall Dance Concert may also be invited to enroll in Dance Performance. |
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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 |
26452 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Open 15 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 15 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 15 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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| DAN264 | Choreography I | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28505 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Open 14 of 15 |
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26463 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Open 3 of 5 |
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Notes: Enrollment in Dance Practicum requires permission of the instructor and completion of Choreography I. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the study of dance as culture in diverse global contexts. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
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31527 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/30/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Th |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 9 of 10 |
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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. |
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32484 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/30/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Th |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 9 of 10 |
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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. |
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| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre 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 |
28241 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 12 of 15 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28504 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 12 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 28504 Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Level I and the permission of your Level I instructor. |
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| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26451 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:55 AM |
Open 14 of 15 |
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Notes: Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Levels I and the permission of your Level I instructor. Please contact jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu for more information. |
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| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 Credits | ||||
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Theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28081 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:55 AM |
Open 14 of 15 |
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Notes: 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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Degrees & Awards
JD, summa cum laude, Southwestern Law School
MFA, Dance, University of Colorado, Boulder
BA, Theatre, California State University, Northridge
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