Jennifer Seigle, J.D.

Residential Faculty - Dance

Program Director :

Exercise Science

Office: MU 43 - Room: MU9

480-461-7597

480-461-7597 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM  

During office hours, please feel free to stop by or call the office.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 Credits

Introduction to the study of dance as culture in diverse global contexts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33615

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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
17608
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fr
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 17608 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, and are open to all MCC Students. No prior dance experience is required. 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. If you have questions about upcoming auditions, please contact the Dance Program Office at (480) 461-7597. Students are encouraged to complete one semester of DAN141 prior to auditioning for DAN150.

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.

Fall Flex Start 2023

DAH100 Introduction to Dance 3 Credits

Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18653

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

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 18653 Students may contact instructor at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu

Honors Program Only

DAN220 Dance Career Preparation 3 Credits

This course provides foundational skills for employment in the field of dance including career research; development of promotional materials; interview and audition preparation; and entrepreneurial strategies for achieving educational and career goals.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33613
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
10/17/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
12:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Open

9 of 15
Seats Available

Spring 2024

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
29259
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

15 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
31246
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 31246 Placement in Level II dance studio courses requires completion of Level I and the permission of your Level I instructor.

DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26946
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

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.

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
28844
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2024 - 05/10/2024
Fr
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside of scheduledclass 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 complete schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students registered in DAN141 may also be invited to enroll in DAN150.

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
26947
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 26947: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Requires permission of the Dance Program Director. Students in DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 will participate in the formal Dance Concert. 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 complete schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. For information, please contact Dance Concert Director Jennifer Seigle at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu.

Class 26947 All students registered in Dance Performance (DAN150/155 or DAN250/255) must also register for DAN141 Dance Workshop.

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
26955
Dobson Campus

HEAP DANCE

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 26955: Enrollment in this course is by audition only. Requires permission of the Dance Program Director. Students in DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 will participate in the formal Dance Concert. 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 complete schedule will be provided to students during the first week of classes. For information, please contact Dance Concert Director Jennifer Seigle at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu

Class 26955 All students registered in Dance Performance (DAN150/155 or DAN250/255) must also register for DAN141 Dance Workshop.

DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28999
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

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.

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
26960
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Notes: Class 26960 Enrollment in Dance Practicum requires permission of the instructor and completion of Choreography I.

Class 26960 Students may contact instructor at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu

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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