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DANC 100 Dance Appreciation

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Kinesiology – Dance (DANC) Courses

Course Description

An overview of dance history, beginning with classical era folk and ethnic dance, this course will survey the development of Modern, Ballet, Jazz and other dance forms in order to enrich the enjoyment of dance performances. Students will explore 20th-century dance by reading, writing, and watching videos to understand how historical events shaped the major choreographers of that era. NOTE: This course is not activity-based and is not applicable to the specific area requirement in Physical Education for the Associate Degree.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
  • Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 3A
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, (Cal-GETC Area 3A)