Dance
15 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
DANC 004 Dance Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the history and appreciation of dance from its origins to the present. Emphasis on the sociological, cultural, artistic and traditional contexts within different societies. Students will be exposed to the prominent choreographers and performers who have influenced dance culturally, historically, and as an art form. Field Trip may be requested.
DANC 010A Ballroom Dance - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the basic skills and techniques of ballroom dance. This course will also provide a short history, demonstration, and instruction of popular ballroom dances. Following good practice of exercise in dance execution, the students benefit from the activity and the cultural experiences. Dances selected from the following: Bachata, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Nightclub Two-Step, East & West Coast Swing, Lindy-Hop, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Samba, Rumba and Merengue. Attention on proper techniques in both lead and follow dance positions including, proper form, footwork, alignment, and correct posture. Music is varied to broaden the experience with different tempo and styles. No prior experience in dance required; partner not required.
DANC 010B Ballroom Dance - Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 010A (Ballroom Dance - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate techniques and styles of ballroom dance. Students will gain improved rhythm, skills, and an increased knowledge of patterns and variations of popular ballroom dances: American Style Waltz, Bachata, Tango, Cha-Cha, Nightclub Two-Step, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Merengue. Increased attention on proper techniques in both lead and follow dance positions including proper form, footwork, alignment, and correct posture. Music is varied to broaden the experience with different tempo and styles. No partner is required
DANC 011A Hip-Hop Dance - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the fundamentals of the hip-hop dance style. Students will learn general patterns as well as the basics of creating their own style and routines. Information describing the history and cultural development of hip-hop as a dance form will be presented.
DANC 011B Hip-Hop Dance - Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 011A (Hip-Hop Dance - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate level hip-hop dance of choreography, floor patterns with group interactions and projects. A variety of hip-hop dance phrases, intermediate hip-hop terminology and correct body alignment as it applies to hip-hop dance. Students will learn intermediate level choreography in developing their own style and routines. Information describing the history and cultural development of hip-hop as a dance art form will be presented.
DANC 012A Swing Dance - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introductory experience of the popular American social dances known as "Swing" and an exploration of the cultural scene that created them. The course surveys historical dance varieties and East Coast/West Coast regional differences as well as the latest trends and styles. Instruction, history, and open dancing will be included in class. Attention is paid to proper technique in both lead and follow dance positions; footwork alignment and posture.
DANC 012B Swing Dance - Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 012A (Swing Dance - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will gain a higher level of understanding in terminology, music, history of swing dance, improvement in techniques around steps, lifts, patterns, rhythms and variations. A partner is not required.
DANC 013A Jazz Dance - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces basic jazz techniques, styles, terminology, and history. This course presents lecture information on posture for the dancer, music analysis, understanding basic components of fitness as related to dance, nutrition, injury prevention, and choreography dance notation. The course focuses on sequential development of basic jazz patterns in preparation for future dance composition.
DANC 013B Jazz Dance - Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 013A (Jazz Dance - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate-level jazz techniques, styles, and terminology. Students will gain increased knowledge of dance posture and of the muscular functions of the major muscles that affect basic dance movements. Intermediate musical analysis will include 8 count phrasing. The course focuses on sequential development of intermediate jazz dance patterns in preparation for dance composition.
DANC 014A Ballet - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to classical ballet dance forms, positions, body alignment, patterns, and barre work. The lesson is conducted with the associated French terminology for all movements and steps. The history of ballet is presented, significant choreographers and ballets are discussed. Students will study proper dance posture, the muscular system as it relates to ballet movement and proper nutritional guidelines for the dancer. Basic first aid, injury prevention and treatment for self-care injuries will also be included in lectures.
DANC 014B Ballet - Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 014A (Ballet - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An exposure to intermediate ballet skills and expansion of technical development for artistic growth. Emphasis is on style and the aspects of interpretation of movement needed for development of the classical dancer leading to studio recital or performance.
DANC 015A Modern Dance - Beginning
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to beginning modern dance techniques. This class will focus on proper modern dance alignment, terminology, center work, movement across the floor, composition, elemental concepts (space, time, force) and self-expression through movement. Students will study posture, alignment for dance, and basic postural muscles. Students will develop physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and an increase in movement memory.
DANC 020A Dance Choreography
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the choreographic elements of dance composition as related to a specific form of dance, such as Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Tap, and other dance forms based on individual student need. Students will choreograph dance studies applying a variety of choreographic approaches and techniques. Students will participate in a class, community and/or college performance. Recommended for Kinesiology, Dance/Theatre, or related arts majors.
DANC 025A Dance Production - Beginning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed for dance students interested in public performance. Experiences in faculty, student and guest choreography are included in addition to participation in the annual college dance concert in the theater. Recommended for Dance, Kinesiology, Theatre, or related arts majors.
DANC 025B Dance Production - Intermediate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DANC 025A (Dance Production - Beginning)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate dance production class designed for students interested in a live theater public dance performance. Experiences in student, faculty, and guest choreography are included in addition to participation in the annual college dance concert. Recommended for Dance, Kinesiology, Theatre, or related arts majors.