Dance Program - Non-Majors

The dance program at Valencia Community College is open to all students.

The goals of the Valencia Community College Dance Program are to provide quality technical training, performance opportunities and enhancement of the overall dance experience through individualized attention and development. Valencia offers a solid dance education for the dancer who aspires to make a future in the performing arts, as well as for the dancer who dances for recreation.

A strong technical emphasis is placed on the traditional dance disciplines that enhance opportunities for students from any dance background.

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Description of Dance Courses Offered

Please note: Not all classes are offered every semester. Please check the current class schedule to see what classes are offered that semester.

DAA 1100 - Modern Dance I

Basic theory and practice in using body movements to express or demonstrate ideas or thoughts. Broadens knowledge of rhythms, music and self-expression through the medium of movement. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1101 - Modern Dance II

Prerequisite: DAA 1100 or department approval. Further development of modern dance techniques, rhythms, music and self expression. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1200 - Ballet I

Basic techniques at the barre using basic foot, arm and body positions. Center floor work covers basic adagio movements and allegro combinations and uses classical sequences for traveling across the floor. Leotards, tights, and ballet shoes needed. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1201 - Ballet II

Prerequisite: DAA 1200 or department approval. Student experiences an intensification of barre and centre work. Students are introduced to eight body directions with corresponding arms and body alignment, pirouettes and the use of beats. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2500 - Jazz Dance I

Student learns coordinated movements with isolated parts of body while using jazz style of dance. Basic routines choreographed to various genres of music. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2501 - Jazz Dance II

Prerequisite: DAA 2500 or department approval. Continuation of DAA 2500. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1520 - Tap I

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of tap dance. Students will study rhythm, direction, and coordination with an emphasis on the basic elements of tap technique, combination and routines. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1521 - Tap II

Prerequisite: DAA 1520 or department approval. Continuation of DAA 1520, intensifying tap combinations and routines. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1330 - African Dance I

Students are introduced to the cultural traditions of African, Caribbean and related world dance forms. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1331 - African Dance II

Prerequisite: DAA 1330 or department approval. Further development of African Dance I, including a heightened appreciation of cultural and/or tribal dance variations of Africa and the Caribbean. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2102 - Intermediate Modern Dance I

Prerequisite: DAA 1101 or department approval. Intensification of theory and practice in using body movements to express or demonstrate ideas or thoughts. Increase knowledge of rhythms, music and dynamics. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2103 - Intermediate Modern Dance II

Prerequisite: DAA 2102 or department approval. Further development of Intermediate Modern Dance. Analysis of discipline expanded. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2202 - Intermediate Ballet I

Prerequisite: DAA 1201 or department approval. This course provides an intermediate / advanced level in the discipline of ballet. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2203 - Intermediate Ballet II

Prerequisite: DAA 2202 or department approval. This course provides an intermediate / advanced level in the discipline of ballet. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1680 - Repertory I

Prerequisite: DAA 1100 or department approval. The study and practice of selected works of dance repertory. Based on technical proficiency, a student may be selected for projects such as lecture demonstrations, workshops, and dance concerts. May include additional performances away from school which would require time apart from the regular curriculum. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 1681 - Repertory II

Prerequisite: DAA 1680 or department approval. This is a continuation of DAA 1680. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special Fee: $25.00)

DAA 2610 - Dance Composition and Improvisation I

Prerequisite: DAA 1200 or DAA 1100 or department approval. The analysis of dance movement through the art of choreography. Students will experience movement imagery designed to develop the dancer's imagination and will explore basic spatial, rhythmic and dynamic materials through group improvisations and individual studies.

DAA 2611 - Dance Composition and Improvisation II

Prerequisite: DAA 2610 or department approval. Further exploration of choreographic tools and improvisational exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing personal style.

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