Dance, Emphasis on Activity (DAA)

DAA1100C  BEGINNING MODERN DANCE I  (2.00 Credits)
Basic modern dance technique, exercises, and choreography are used to achieve physical objectives, to increase artistic self-awareness and to extend cultural enrichment. Coeducational.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
DAA1101C  MODERN DANCE II  (2.00 Credits)
A continuation of DAA1104. Further development of modern dance techniques with an emphasis on vocabulary, alignment, movement phrasing, and rhythm. Participation in semester dance concert required. Coeducational.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
DAA1504C  JAZZ DANCE I  (2.00 Credits)
This is a course in Jazz technique. Included are warm-up, stretch and strengthening, centre exercises, and basic jazz combinations. Coeducational.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
DAA1505C  JAZZ DANCE II  (2.00 Credits)
A course in jazz technique with emphasis on various jazz styles and performance. Includes warm-up, stretch and strengthening, centre exercises, and intermediate level jazz dance combinations. Coeducational. Permission of Instructor.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
DAA1680C  DANCE REPERTORY  (1.00 Credits)
Participation as a dancer/performer in dance works of ballet, jazz, and modern vocabularies. Works include those of dance faculty, guest artists, as well as student choreography. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 32.00
Lecture Hrs: 10.00
Lab Hrs: 22.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
DAA1681  DANCE REPERTORY II  (1.00 Credits)
Advanced level participation determined through audition as a dancer/performer in dance works of ballet, jazz, and modern vocabularies. Works include those of dance faculty, guest artists, as well as student choreography. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 32.00
Lab Hrs: 32.00
DAA2102C  MODERN DANCE III  (2.00 Credits)
A continuation of DAA1101C with an emphasis on advanced movement phrases and combinations necessary to perform modern dance repertory. Further emphasis will be placed on the development of the students' style and performance quality. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
DAA2103  CONTEMPORARY DANCE III  (2.00 Credits)
A continuation of DAA2102 with an emphasis on advanced movement phrases and combinations necessary to perform contemporary dance repertory. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the students' style and performance quality. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite DAA2102 or permission of insturctor.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lab Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
DAA2219  BALLET IV  (2.00 Credits)
Continuation of DAA2282. Emphasis on developing strength and coordination in more complex phrasing and movement. This course will explore and develop an understanding of the vocabulary, technique, and theoretical concepts of ballet on an advanced level. Co-educational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lab Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
Complete all the courses in the following option:
DAA2220C  POINTE I  (0.00 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of pointe work for the ballet class. Students will learn the history and structure of pointe shoes, proper fit and maintenance, and will develop strength, coordination and movement quality through exercises and performance. Prerequisite: DAA2282C or permission of the instructor.
Total Contact Hrs: 32.00
Lecture Hrs: 10.00
Lab Hrs: 22.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2282C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2282C (minimum grade: C)
DAA2221  POINTE II  (3.00 Credits)
This course is an intermediate theory and practice of pointe work for the ballet class. Students will learn the history and structure of pointe shoes, proper fit and maintenance, and will develop strength, coordination, and movement quality through intermediate exercises and performance. Prerequisite: DAA2220 or permission of the instructor.
Total Contact Hrs: 32.00
Lab Hrs: 32.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2220C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2220C (minimum grade: C)
DAA2280C  BALLET I  (2.00 Credits)
An academic study of techniques and theoretical concepts of ballet for the performance-oriented student. Includes warm-up, barre, and centre combinations. Coeducational.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
DAA2281C  BALLET II  (2.00 Credits)
Continuation of DAA1204. Ballet exercises and step combinations for the intermediate performance student, building on basic skills and culminating in a live performance. Coeducational. Participation in semester dance concert encouraged.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2280C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2280C (minimum grade: C)
DAA2282C  BALLET III  (2.00 Credits)
Emphasis on developing strength and coordination in more complex phrasing and movement. This course will explore and develop an understanding of the vocabulary, technique, and theoretical concepts of ballet on an intermediate level. Students are encouraged to audition for the Broward College Dance Ensemble. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2281C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2281C (minimum grade: C)
DAA2610C  DANCE COMPOSITION  (2.00 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the creative process of dance composition. Through the use of compositional structures and choreographic devices, the student will create movement studies. Improvisation, aesthetic principles and elements of dance will be examined.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
Fees: LABORATORY FEE $35.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Option 1 - Prerequisite: DAA1100C (minimum grade: C) and DAA2280C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Option 1 - Prerequisite: DAA1100C (minimum grade: C) and DAA2280C (minimum grade: C)
DAA2905  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (3.00 Credits)
Individual dance study under the direction of a faculty member. Topics may vary and are usually selected on an individual basis. This course is variable in credit and is repeatable for credit. Pre-requisite: instructor approval.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lab Hrs: 64.00
DAA2907  INDEPENDENT STUDY II  (3.00 Credits)
Advanced individual dance study under the direction of a faculty member. Topics may vary and are usually selected on an individual basis. The course is variable credit and is repeatable for credit. Pre-requisite: DAA2905 or instructor approval.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lab Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2905 (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2905 (minimum grade: C)
DAA2930C  SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE  (0.00 Credits)
An instructional course concerned with activity and development of dance movement skills and concepts centered around topics of current interested or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. Special Topics credit hours are not automatically transferable. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit (up to 8 credits).
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lecture Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 40.00
DAA2931  SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE II  (0.00 Credits)
An instructional course concerned with activity and development of dance movement skills and concepts centered around topics of current interested or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. Special Topics credit hours are not automatically transferable. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit.
Total Contact Hrs: 64.00
Lab Hrs: 64.00
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2930C (minimum grade: C)
Complete all the courses in the following option:
  • Prerequisite: DAA2930C (minimum grade: C)