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Courses In Our Dance Classes Area
You will find our studio-based classes in new facilities at the Highland Campus. We also offer lecture-based courses at various campuses. All of our community courses can be converted to credit. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu or 512-223-7198.
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An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical experience in methods and techniques involved in producing a
dance concert; including publicity, lighting, audio, costuming, audition and performance skills, and dance critique. Students will be placed in performing arts industry environments as interns with community partners, or employed in production roles in departmental productions. Integrated with credit DANC-2289. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with ballet. This is a ballet technique class. Integrated with credit DANC-1241. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. Integrated with credit DANC-1247. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
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. When converted to credit, this course fulfills the Texas Core Curriculum requirement for Creative Arts. Integrated with credit DANC-2303. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
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. Integrated with credit DANC-1301. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
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. Integrated with credit DANC-1201. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the freshman level. Students will rehearse and perform dance works choreographed by dance faculty and/or guest artists. Integrated with credit DANC-1151. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with ballet. This is a ballet technique class. Integrated with credit DANC-2241. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with the concert form of modern dance. Integrated with credit DANC-2245. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the sophomore level. Students will rehearse and perform dance works choreographed by dance faculty and/or guest artists. Integrated with credit DANC-2151. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
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. Classes meet two days/week in the classroom plus one day/week in the dance studio. No previous dance experience necessary. Integrated with credit DANC-1305. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
