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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PEDA 178 BALLET FOLKLORICO DANCE I
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken
four times.
This introductory course is designed so that students
are exposed to the basic elements of Ballet Folklorico
dance. Different techniques from various regions in
Mexico will be covered.
PEDA 180 DANCE IN MUSICAL THEATER
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken
four times.
This course is an in-depth performance experience
focusing on styles of body movement for Musical
Theatre stage productions. The fundamentals of dance
will be reviewed, including basic ballet positions and
exercises and basics in tap. Concepts of the history of
dance in musical stage will also be explored.
PEDA 190 SALSA I
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken
four times.
Salsa dancing basics, partner basics and beginning
dance patterns.
PEDA 266 BALLET III
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of intermediate level III ballet
dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement
characteristics of intermediate level III ballet dance
through dancing. See cross listing for TA 266.
PEDA 267 BALLET IV
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of advanced level IV ballet dance.
Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of
advanced level IV ballet dance through dancing. See
cross listing for TA 267.
PEDA 270 JAZZ DANCE III
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of intermediate level III jazz dance.
Emphasis on exploring the movement characteristics of
intermediate level III jazz through dancing. See cross
listing for TA 270.
PEDA 271 JAZZ DANCE IV
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU,UC (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of level IV jazz dance. Emphasis
on exploring the movement characteristics of advanced
level IV jazz through dancing. See cross listing for TA
271.
PEDA 274 MODERN DANCE III
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU,UC (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of intermediate level III modern
dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement
characteristics of intermediate level III modern dance
through dancing. See cross listing for TA 274.
PEDA 275 MODERN DANCE IV
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU,UC (No
prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be taken
four times.
Technique and style of advanced level IV modern
dance. Emphasis on exploring the movement
characteristics of advanced level IV modern dance
through dancing. See cross listing for TA 275.
PEDA 276 DANCE REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE III
Units: 1.0–3.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory per unit. CSU
(No prerequisite. Grade option) This course may be
taken four times.
This course is designed to introduce students to the
methods used for intermediate dance rehearsal and
performance. Students will learn the etiquette of dance
rehearsal and performance, develop skills needed for
quick pick up in dance choreography, and performance
skills needed for dance production purposes. Repetition
of this course provides an increase of developed skills.
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COURSES
APE 160 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (UC credit
limitation). (Prerequisite: Physical condition limiting
participation in regular physical education courses.
Medical release applicable. Grade option) This course
may be taken four times.
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