Instruction of basic steps of Hawaiian dance, arm movements, terminology, the usage of Hawaiian implements for routines to Hawaiian music. Enhances mental and physical skills and quality of life.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, or 8-week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competi tive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupati onaltraining through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories.Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains.Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. More details are available in the Work Experience Education Office, (760) 245-4271, ext. 2281.The office, located in the Academic Commons, is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-6:00 p.m., and by appointment. Please refer to the Work Experience Education section in this catalog for more information. CSU
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
Dance Choreography is designed to introduce dance students to the basic elements of dance choreography. Dance students will work in solo and small groups by using concepts of space, time, and energy to investigate and explore the basic elements of choreography. Students should be familiar with basic dance elements and dance vocabulary. Grade option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
Students who would like to explore tap dancing for the first time will experience basic tap dancing techniques with the foundational sense of musicality. During this course, many essentials elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 160A. CSU,UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore tap dancing after having some tap experience will expand on their basic tap dance techniques with the foundational sense of musicality. During this course, many essential elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm,interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing and performance clarity in movement combinations. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 160B. CSU,UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore tap dancing after having some tap experience and preparing for Tap IIA will expand on their tap dance techniques with the foundational sense of musicality. During this course, many essential elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing and performance clarity in complex movement combinations , and the refinement of performance style. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 160C. CSU,UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to explore tap dancing at an intermediate level for the first time after having had some tap dance will experience intermediate tap dancing techniques with the foundational sense of musicality. During this course, many essential elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 161A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore tap dance at an intermediate level after having had some tap dance will experience intermediate tap dance techniques with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this intermediate course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, and performance clarity in movement combinations.Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 161B. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore tap dance at an intermediate level,working towards Tap III, after having some tap dance will experience intermediate tap dance techniques with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis is placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, performance clarity in complex movement combinations, and the refinement of performance style. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 161C. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Techniques, styles and rhythms of basic social dances from selected historical periods. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of the dances through dancing. Grade Option. CSU,UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Techniques and stylization in the following ballroom dances. Dances may include the Swing, Mambo, Bolero, ChaCha, and Rumba. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Techniques, styles and rhythms of the basic level of latin ballroom dances. May include at least the following dances; Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive and Tango. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Techniques and stylization in the following ballroom dances. Dances may include the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students with no previous training or experience in ballet will explore introductory level ballet technique, style, and movement characteristics. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 166A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students with introductory level ballet training will build and expand basic ballet technique, style, and movement characteristics.Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 166B. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who have previous training in introductory Ballet IA and Building Ballet Basics IB will further explore and perfect their training in ballet fundamentals. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 166C. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
An introduction to the technique and style of beginning intermediate level Ballet IIA dance. This course is for the student who has taken Ballet I level courses. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of beginning intermediate Ballet IIA dance through dancing. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 167A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who have been introduced to intermediate Ballet IIA will build and explore intermediate Ballet IIB skills and concepts. Grade Option.Crosslisted with TA 167B. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who have training in Intermediate Ballet IIA and Intermediate Ballet IIB will explore and build advanced intermediate ballet skills. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 167C. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Yogalates is an introduction of Pilates concepts developed by Joseph Pilates. The course will introduce core matwork and yoga-type exercises. It will also introduce improved body alignment, strength, flexibility and control. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Basic Yogalates is a class encompassing Pilates concepts developed by Joseph Pilates. The course will introduce basic core matwork and yoga-type exercises. It will also introduce improved body alignment, strength, flexibility and control. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch introduces physical conditioning techniques focusing on core muscle stregthening, balance, coordination and flexibity through Pilates matwork and basic yoga exercises. This class uses exercise ball, yoga mat, hand weights to strengthen the core, improve balance, coordination and flexibility. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch II is a physical conditioning class that focuses on an intermediate level core muscle strengthening, balance, corrdination and flexibility. This class uses intermediate level Pilates matwork and yoga exercises and enhanses posture, body awareness and muscular conditioning. This class also uses exercise ball, yoga mat, and hand weights. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to explore jazz dance for the first time will experience basic jazz dance techniques with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this beginning course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 170A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore jazz dance after having some jazz dance experience will expand on their basic jazz dance techniques and fundamental sense of musicality. During this course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm,interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, and performance clarity in movement combinations. Other styles such as theater jazz may be incorporated. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 170B. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore jazz dance after having some jazz dance experience, will expand on their jazz dance techniques and fundamental sense of musicality. During this course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis is placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, performance clarity in complex movement combinations, and the refinement of performance style. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 170C. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to explore jazz dance at an intermediate level for the first time after having had some jazz dance will experience intermediate jazz dance techniques with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this intermediate course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 171A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore jazz dance at an intermediate level after having had some jazz dance will experience intermediate jazz dance techniques with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this intermediate course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, and performance clarity in movement combinations. Grade Option. See cross listing for TA 171B. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Students who would like to further explore jazz dance at an intermediate level, working towards Jazz III, after having some jazz dance will experience intermediate jazz dance technique with a fundamental sense of musicality. During this course a number of elements will be stressed: style, proper counting techniques, rhythm, interpretation of music, and basic choreographic elements. Emphasis is placed on enhancing musical and rhythmic phrasing, efficient alignment, performance clarity in complex movement combinations, and the refinement of performance style. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 171C. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Introduction to technique and stylization of modern dance. For the student who has never had modern dance or who is new to the beginning level of modern dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of introductory level modern dance through dancing. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 174A. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Basic technique and stylization of modern dance. For the student who has never had modern dance or who is new to the beginning level of modern dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of introductory level modern dance through dancing. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Beginning level technique and stylization of modern dance. For the student who has never had modern dance or who is new to the beginning level of modern dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of beginning level modern dance through dancing. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Level I technique and stylization of modern dance. For the student who has had Introduction to Modern Dance, Basic Modern Dance I, Beginning Modern Dance I or who is new to modern dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of level I modern dance through dancing. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and stylization of introductory level modern dance II. This course is for the student who has taken Modern Dance I level classes. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of introductory level modern dance II through dancing. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 175A. CSU
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and stylization of basic modern dance II. This course is for the student who has taken Modern Dance I level classes and/or Introduction to Modern Dance II. Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of basic level modern dance II focusing on improving Modern II level technique. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and stylization of Modern Dance level II. This course is for the student who has taken Modern Dance I and Basic Modern Dance II levels of dance. Students will prepare their bodies as an instrument for dance. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and stylization of Intermediate Modern Dance II. This course is for the student who has taken Modern Dance I, Basic Modern Dance II levels with the emphasis of the class on exploring Intermediate Modern Dance II level movement technique by progressing to longer, faster-paced, more difficult modern dance movement phrases. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course is designed to introduce students to the methods used for introductory level I dance rehearsal and performance. This class is for the student who has never taken dance performance before but has taken some form of dance technique. Students will learn the etiquette of introductory level I dance rehearsal and performance, develop skills needed for quick pick up in dance choreography, and performance skills needed for dance production purposes. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course is designed to introduce students to the methods used for dance performance and to provide students with an opportunity for public dance performance onstage. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for intensive preparation for public performance of choreographed works. Grade Option. CSU/UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course is an in-depth performance experience focusing on styles of body movement indicative of Classical Musical Theatre stage productions (1943 - 1965). The fundamentals of Classical musical theatre dance will be introduced, including Classical Broadway jazz and tap-style genres. Concepts of the history of dance in Classical musical theatre will also be introduced. See cross listing for TA 180. Grade Option
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is an in-depth performance experience focusing on styles of body movement indicative of Contemporary Musical Theatre stage productions (1966 ? Present). The fundamentals of Contemporary musical theatre dance will be introduced,including Contemporary roadway jazz and tap style genres. Concepts of the history of dance in Contemporary musical theatre dance will also be introduced. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 181. CSU, UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and style of beginning Classical theatre dance (1943-1965) will be explored. This course is an in-depth performance experience focusing on styles of body movement for Classical Musical Theatre stage productions. The fundamentals of Broadway style dance will be reviewed,including basic Classical jazz and tap. Classical Musical theatre dance genres will be introduced by category, including more sophisticated character stylization of Classical musical staging. Concepts of the history of classical musical theatre dance will be explored.vGrade Option. Crosslisted with TA 182. CSU, UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Technique and style of beginning Contemporary theatre dance (1966-Present) will be explored. Course is an in-depth performance experience focusing on styles of body movement for Contemporary Musical Theatre stage productions. The fundamentals of Contemporary Broadway style dance will be reviewed, including basic Contemporary jazz and tap. Contemporary Musical theatre dance genres will be introduced by category, including sophisticated character stylizations of Contemporary musical staging. Concepts of the history of Contemporary musical theatre dance will be explored. Grade Option. Crosslisted with TA 183. CSU, UC
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Dances Around the World covers many dance forms that can be identified as originating with an ethnic culture and expressing the movement of that culture. The course will explore cultural dances including Polynesian hula, and Middle Eastern belly dance. It will also include village folk dances like Bollywood, tribal dance, and many more. CSU
Lecture Hours: 1.13
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only