Jennifer Seigle, J.D.
Residential Faculty - Dance
Office: MU 43 - Room: MU9
480-461-7597
480-461-7597 (alt)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 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 | ||||
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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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33615 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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| 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 |
17608 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Fr |
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Class Started |
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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. |
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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 |
17609 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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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 |
19398 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2023
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18653 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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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| DAN220 | Dance Career Preparation | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33613 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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10/17/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Tu |
12:00 PM - 2:40 PM |
Open 9 of 15 |
Spring 2024
| 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 |
29259 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 15 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 |
31246 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 31246 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 |
26946 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 15 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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| 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 |
28844 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Fr |
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Open 15 of 15 |
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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. |
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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 |
26947 |
Dobson Campus HEAP DANCE Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 15 of 15 |
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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. |
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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 |
26955 |
Dobson Campus HEAP DANCE Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 15 of 15 |
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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 |
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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 |
28999 |
Dobson Campus Dance Room |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 15 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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| 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 |
26960 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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Notes: Class 26960 Enrollment in Dance Practicum requires permission of the instructor and completion of Choreography I. |
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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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