See below for ACC Dance Course Descriptions.
DANC 1112 – Dance Practicum
Practicum in dance related activities with an emphasis on practical skills necessary for the field. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 1151 – Freshman Dance Performance
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the freshman level. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 1201 – Dance Composition – Improvisation
This introductory course in improvisation will investigate spontaneous problem solving as a means of generating movement for dance composition. Students will be called upon to explore and respond to various forms of stimuli in a safe and supportive learning environment within solo and group work. Performance opportunity available.
DANC 1241 – Beginning Ballet
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 1245 – Beginning Modern Dance
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 1247 – Beginning Jazz Dance
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 1301 – Dance Composition – Choreography
This course is an examination of the principles of movement generation, phrasing, choreographic structure and motif manipulation. Integration of choreographic principles will foster the growth of personal artistic style. Prerequisite(s): DANC 1201 or equivalent or instructor approval.
DANC 1305 – World Dance
Fulfills the Texas Core Curriculum requirement for Language, Philosophy, and Culture. No previous dance experience necessary. A survey of dances from different cultures, their histories, and their influences on contemporary dance and society. Cultural origins, significance, motivations and techniques will be explored experientially.
DANC 2151 – Sophomore Dance Performance
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the sophomore level. May be repeated for credit once.
DANC 2241 – Intermediate Ballet
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): DANC 1241 or equivalent or instructor approval.
DANC 2245 – Intermediate Modern Dance
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. May be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): DANC 1245 or equivalent or instructor approval.
DANC 2247 – Intermediate Jazz Dance
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): DANC 1247 or equivalent or instructor approval.
DANC 2289 – Academic Cooperative in Dance Production
An instructional program designed to integrate classroom study with practical experience in methods and techniques involved in dance production.
DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation
Fulfills the Texas Core Curriculum requirement for Creative Arts. No previous dance experience necessary. A general survey of dance forms designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, techniques and purposes of the creative process. This course includes critical interpretation and evaluations of choreographic works and dance forms within cultural and historical contexts.
DANC 2389 – Academic Cooperative in Dance
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of dance.