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Sara Jean Malan McDonald

Adjunct Faculty

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall 2025

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
24845

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025

Open

4 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.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Fall Flex Start 2025

DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 Credits

Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24671
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM

Open

1 of 15
Seats Available

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.

DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 Credits

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24672
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM

Open

1 of 15
Seats Available

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.

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.

DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 Credits

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24673
Dobson Campus

Dance Room

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM

Open

1 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Placement in Level III dance studio courses requires successful completion of Level II.

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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