Kinesiology

An introductory course to ballroom dancing. Survey, analysis, practice, and development of social dance etiquette and of proficiency in the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 137A.)

Development of proficiency in basic ballet skills and development of understanding and appreciation for ballet as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 139A.) (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or instructor consent. A continued study of ballet technique with an emphasis on combining basic skills. 2 hours week. (Cross-listed with KIN 139B.)

Development of proficiency in jazz dance technique, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 141A.)

Prerequisite: KIN 141A or DANC 141A or instructor consent. Development of intermediate jazz dance techniques, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation for jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 141B.)

Development of proficiency in Latin folk dance skills, in choreography, and in performance of group dances based upon the traditional forms. Introduction to historical background of music. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 142A.)

Prerequisite: KIN 142A or DANC 142A or instructor consent. Development of proficiency in Latin popular dance skills. Focus is on typical dances from Latin cultures, with emphasis on acquisition of intermediate level dance skills. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 142B.) (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.)

Development of introductory basic level in hip hop dance culture styles, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Meets 2 hours per week in the studio. (Cross-listed with KIN 143A.)

Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or instructor consent. Development of proficient-intermediate level skills in hip hop dance art forms, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 143B.)

Development of proficiency in modern dance technique skills and development of an understanding and appreciation of modern dance as an art form. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 144A.) (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

An introduction to the Pilates method—a mind-body movement program designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Exercises focus on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range of motion of all joints. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 147.) (Available …

Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about dance conditioning practices, with the goal to improve stability, strength and awareness. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 148.) (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.)

Corequisite: DANC 236L. Principles of dance composition—movement sources, rhythmic, spatial and dynamic techniques of organization, and thematic development. Composition of solo and small group dances. Lab: Lab practice in choreography. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 236/L.) (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

Corequisite: DANC 314L. Study of the elements of time, space and energy as related to children’s dance as an art form. Principles, techniques and exploration of directions of teaching dance to children. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with KIN 314/L.)

Prerequisite: KIN 242 or instructor consent. Corequisite: DANC 315L. Analysis of basic to intermediate skills of multi-cultural dance, including ballroom, contra, ethnic, round and square. Students develop performance analysis skills and the ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in multi-cultural dance. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 315/L.)

Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: DANC 316L. Study of preclassic, classic, modern, dramatic and group forms, with practical application in composition of solo and group dances. Lecture and lab taken concurrently. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with KIN 316/L.)

Analysis of basic to intermediate skills ballet, jazz and modern dance. Organizing and conducting of dance classes, demonstrations, concerts and other special dance activities in a school setting. Students develop performance analysis skills with ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in ballet, jazz and modern dance. (Cross-listed with KIN 317.)

Prerequisite: KIN 139B or DANC 139B or KIN 141A or DANC 141A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in classical and contemporary ballet technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. …

Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 319.)

Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course in contemporary dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 321.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: DANC 380L. History, aesthetics, performance forms, musical forms, cultural and racial heritages, and contemporary directions of dance in education and art. Dance is examined as a performing art, ritual, social/recreational activity and subject for scholarly investigation and analysis. Students participate in dance techniques related to content …

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores historical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of dance and movement arts. (Cross-listed with KIN 384.) (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.) (IC) (WI)

Prerequisite: KIN 318 or DANC 318 or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. A course for students interested in a dance specialty. Class is designed at the advanced-skill level in ballet technique. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. …

Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An advanced course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 419.)

Prerequisite: KIN 319 or DANC 319 or KIN 321 or DANC 321 or instructor consent. An advanced course in contemporary dance forms. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Available for graduate credit. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 421.)

Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. View of dance composition, including movement sources, rhythmic spatial and dynamic techniques of organization; thematic development and dramatic intent. Composition of solo and small-group dances. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 426.)

Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Study of techniques and materials in dance as applied to music analysis and advanced individual and group choreography for performance. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 427.)

Academic internship course. On- and off-campus study and research in selected areas of dance with course content to be determined. Enrollment is limited to 6 units total in any combination of DANC 494A or KIN 494A or DANC 494B or KIN 494B. (See subtitle in appropriate Schedule of Classes.) (Cross-listed with KIN 494A-B.) (Credit/No Credit …

Corequisite: DANC 494A or KIN 494A or DANC 494B or KIN 494B. Supervised on- and off-campus internship to apply content and research in selected areas of Dance. May be repeated once for credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 494I.) (Credit/No Credit only)

Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Analysis and application of advanced choreographic structures to compose individual or group choreography for dance concert productions. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 498WC.)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Graduate seminar in dance science, with particular focus on the application of functional anatomy, motor learning and prevention of dance injuries as it applies to the training of dancers. (Cross-listed with KIN 519.)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Dance performance analysis incorporates a Graduate Concert of new choreographic works, plus active scientific research involving kinesiology as it applies to dance performance. During the course students will acquire, develop and incorporate skills necessary for creating a new work to be produced and performed in a …